Over the past few days, there have been rumors about Madonna abandoning his brother, Anthony Ciccone, as he was homeless during the last years of his life. However, sources recently revealed that the pop star made a big move before her sibling's passing.
According to insiders who spoke to Page Six, the "Like A Virgin" songstress has a soft spot for Ciccone as she reportedly paid for his rehab care at a facility center in Michigan despite their not-so-perfect relationship.
Other sources confirmed to the outlet that Ciccone had problems with alcoholism and had no roof above his head, but despite his tragic condition, he often rejected help from his sister.
By the time he wasn't able to stand on his two feet, Madonna stepped in to fund his treatment for him to recover.
The recent news comes after the pop star had been accused of turning her back on her brother as there have been reports of disagreement over the years.
Another outlet reported that days before Ciccone's death, he reportedly tried to remove his feeding and breathing tubes. He also lost wheight due to his health condition.
As of this writing, none of his family members have confirmed the actual cause of his death.
READ ALSO: The Impact of AI on the Entertainment Industry - The First AI-Generated Feature Film
Anthony Ciccone Death: Madonna Finally Reacts
After staying silent for a while, Madonna finally took to her social media account to pay tribute to his brother by sharing a snap of them together being surrounded by a group of friends.
"Thank you for blowing my mind as a young girl and introducing me to Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Buddhism, Taoism, Charles Bukowski, Richard Brautigan, Jack Kerouac, Expansive Thinking, Outside the Box," she wrote, adding that he "planted many important seeds" in her life.
Anthony Ciccone's death was announced by musician John Henry, his brother-in-law who married Melanie Ciccone, confirming that he passed away over the weekend.
Madonna and his brother have a strained relationship through the years and Ciccone had become estranged from his family over the years.
Speaking in previous interview, he noted that he was "zero" in his brothers and sisters' eyes and that he was an "embarrassment."
Even though he didn't have much praise for his sister, he recalled a story when he enjoyed her company at a nightclub in New York City where he met David Bowie, Iggy Pop, and Mick Jagger.
