Madonna has opened up for the first time after the passing of her brother, Christopher Ciccone, who died at 63 following a battle with cancer. The pop icon, known to some as an “evil queen” for her fierce attitude and dominance in the industry, took to Instagram to post a heartfelt tribute with a series of throwback photos of her and Christopher.
In a deeply emotional caption, Madonna reflected on their unique bond, which remained strong despite a highly publicized falling out years ago. The “evil queen” shared that they reconciled before his passing, finding peace and closure.
She wrote, “My brother Christopher is gone. He was the closest human to me for so long… We took each other’s hands and we danced through the madness of our childhood. In fact, dance was a kind of superglue that held us together.”
Madonna recalled how discovering dance in their small town saved them both, offering her brother a place to express himself, even when it wasn’t safe. She described how they later moved to New York and continued their artistic journey together, defying conventions, society, and authority. Madonna, often dubbed the “evil queen” of pop for pushing boundaries, explained how they stood side by side during her rise to fame and how Christopher became her creative director on many tours.
Despite their ups and downs, Madonna emphasized their unbreakable connection, saying, “We soared the highest heights together. And floundered in the lowest lows. Somehow, we always found each other again, and we held hands and kept dancing.”
The “evil queen” concluded her tribute by expressing relief that her brother was no longer suffering and shared how grateful she was for their final moments together: “Once again, we held hands. We closed our eyes, and we danced together. I’m glad he’s not suffering anymore.”
Christopher Ciccone, who once wrote the controversial tell-all book Life with My Sister Madonna, detailing aspects of their relationship and Madonna’s private life, had a complicated but ultimately loving bond with the pop star. Despite his public criticisms, they reconciled before his death, which came peacefully at his home in Michigan, surrounded by loved ones.
Madonna, often portrayed as an “evil queen” by critics for her uncompromising stance in the industry, showed her softer, more vulnerable side through this heartfelt tribute to her brother, reminding fans of the deep love she had for him even after all the challenges they faced.
