Madonna's older brother, Anthony Ciccone, passed away on Friday, as reported by a family member.

Joe Henry, Madonna's brother-in-law, shared the news on his Instagram account with a photo of a young Anthony and a heartfelt message.

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The cause of Anthony's death is currently unknown.

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Madonna has not yet made a public statement on her brother's passing, but she did like Henry's post.

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Henry described Anthony as a complex character and shared that they had their moments of conflict, but he loved and understood him deeply.

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Anthony had previously spoken about his struggles with addiction and homelessness in interviews.

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In 2017, Christopher, Madonna's other brother, claimed that Anthony had been reunited with the family.

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Christopher had previously expressed his disappointment with Madonna's reported unwillingness to help their grandmother at the end of her life.

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Madonna's relationship with her family, particularly her siblings, has been a topic of media scrutiny over the years.

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Anthony's passing marks a difficult time for the Ciccone family, and they are likely mourning his loss privately.

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