Madonna's brother died in February at the age of 66, and the cause of death has finally been revealed.
According to TMZ, Anthony Ciccone died after suffering from a variety of health difficulties, including cancer.
A death certificate acquired by the site said Madonna's older brother died of respiratory failure and throat cancer.
That type of cancellation is allegedly frequently induced by smoking, and the letter also said that Anthony's death may have been exacerbated by his usage of tobacco.
The source also broke the story in February that Anthony was receiving therapy at a Michigan nursing facility before he died the following month.
His renowned younger sister is said to have covered the expenses.
Anthony even had his feeding and breathing tubes removed two days before his death, despite knowing it would be fatal.
The hitmaker of "Vogue" was also named on the death certificate, as was their mother's first name.
The paper also said that Anthony was cremated.
Anthony Ciccone was homeless as a result of his drinking. His relationship with his well-known sister was likewise difficult.
While he publicly chastised the "Material Girl" singer and the rest of his family, insiders informed the magazine that the family always had his best interests at heart.
Madonna's Major Music Milestones
Madonna's music career has lasted four decades, with countless milestones and successes along the way.
She went on to become one of the most successful female artists of all time. Madonna is the best-selling female music artist of all time, with more than 300 million albums sold worldwide.
The provocative singer-dancer also has 38 Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 songs. Madonna has had the most songs hit the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 list, with 38.
Madonna has seven Billboard 200 No. 1 albums. She has seven No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 list, matching her with Elvis Presley for the most No. 1 albums by a solo artist.
Madonna has seven Grammy Awards to her credit, including Best Dance Recording and Best Pop Album.
Among Madonna's most famous songs include "Like a Virgin," "Material Girl," "Like a Prayer," "Vogue," "Frozen," and "Hung Up."
Madonna has constantly altered herself and her music throughout her career, from her early days as a pop provocateur to her latest work mixing techno and world music elements.
Her influence on popular music and society is immeasurable. She has influenced innumerable other artists, and her music and films have influenced the cultural landscape in a variety of ways.
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