Madonna Credits Her Dad For Teaching Her How To Be A 'Survivor' In Father's Day Post

Madonna honors the enduring spirit of her father, Silvio Ciccone, in a touching Father's Day post.

As the world celebrates fatherhood, the iconic pop sensation gearing up to go on her "Celebration Tour" took time out of her busy schedule to credit her dad for instilling the invaluable spirit of a true survivor. 

Taking to her Instagram page, the "Take a Bow" singer shared a selfie sporting an intense blue-eyed gaze and plum-colored lips in the bathroom. The second slide was a heartwarming throwback snap of the 92-year-old accompanied by a special shout-out to him in the caption. 

First, The actress used her platform to convey a message of inclusivity by emphasizing the importance of celebrating fatherhood in all its diverse forms, stating, "Happy Father's Day to. All the Dad's out there!!! She's, He's, Them's and They's!!" The "Like a Virgin" songstress continued:

"But Most of All to my Father -Silvio-who once told me he was gonna go until the wheels fell off!! S.A. M. E. Thanks for your unrelenting work ethic and Love and for refusing to spoil me in any wAy. You taught me how to be a Survivor! ♥️ Forever Grateful. But also really tired…… xxxxxxxx."

As the messages of appreciation flooded in, it was evident that his role in shaping the legendary pop star's life could not be understated. One fan could not help but exclaim, "Mr. Silvio is the best!!!" while others showered the "Evita" actress with compliments, calling her "gorgeous" and sending heartfelt wishes to Ciccone on his special day.

Acknowledging his role in creating the extraordinary force that is the "Filth and Wisdom" director, another devoted netizen expressed their deep appreciation, stating, "We are damn fortunate to live in her times. What an inspiration. Since 1982 for me.. 🙌." At the same time, with unwavering support, one loyal fan assured Madonna, "Bless you, QUEEN!!! 💕🙏💕 We will give you every ounce of energy you need when you hit the road!! Love you ❤❤❤." 

This is not the first time the star has honored her father's legacy, seeing as two years ago, she reaffirmed the profound impact he had on her while celebrating his 90th birthday at their vineyard in Michigan. 

Joined by five of her six children, the "W.E." director openly shared glimpses of the heartfelt celebrations via her Instagram page. In her caption, Madonna expressed deep admiration for her father, acknowledging the "many traumas" he had experienced as an Italian immigrant growing up in the United States. 

With pride, she lauded him, writing, "My father is a survivor growing up as an Italian Immigrant in the US and living thru many traumas but always working hard for everything he had. He taught me the importance of hard work and earning one's way in life.............Again I thank you." 

She concluded with heartfelt sentiment, "It was so special to spend your 90th birthday with you and my children in your vineyard," along with hashtags and emojis. 

Over the years, Madonna's dynamic relationship with the former engineer has been glimpsed through the lens of her captivating documentaries like the widely acclaimed 1991 rockumentary "Truth Or Dare" that delved into their occasionally tense bond. 

The "La Isla Bonita" crooner also candidly revealed her childhood anger towards him while acknowledging his challenges via an introspective voiceover in her 2005 documentary "I'm Going to Tell You a Secret."

Even though she yearned for her father's attention, Madonna's unique persona always caused her to inject an element of shock into her actions. The award-winning artist disclosed that the patriarch was the first man to break her heart because he married their family nanny, Joan. 

The mother-of-six described the period before his remarriage as a time when she clung to him, hoping he would always be there. But ultimately felt a sense of loss after they tied the knot and made a vow to become self-reliant, determined not to let anyone break her heart again.

However, when her brother Martin faced the challenges of alcohol addiction, the songwriter found an opportunity to mend and redefine her relationship with her father.