Madonna Showers Sweet Words On Brother Anthony Ciccone Following His Passing

Madonna broke her silence on her estranged older brother's demise who died at age 66.

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She paid an emotional tribute to him on her Instagram account.

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The "Vogue" singer shared a throwback picture of herself and Ciccone during their younger days.

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They were surrounded by numerous friends and seemed to be in good spirits.

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She recalled how Ciccone blew her mind with musical recommendations during their upbringing.

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Madonna also appreciated her eldest sibling for introducing her to different religions and his favorite novelists.

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The "Holiday" singer noted that Ciccone "planted many important seeds."

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Madonna's brother-in-law, Joe Henry, earlier announced Ciccone's passing on Sunday via his Instagram.

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Anthony and Madonna were two of the eight children born to their parents in Michigan.

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