Madonna’s brother Christopher Ciccone dies aged 63

Christopher Ciccone, the younger brother of pop icon Madonna, passed away, at the age of 63 after battling cancer. Christopher had a profound iNFLuence on Madonna’s career, working closely with her during her early days. He started as a backup dancer and later became her art director, most notably for her Blond Ambition World Tour (1990) and The Girlie Show (1993). He was also a production designer and interior designer, expanding his career beyond his association with his famous sister.

Born in 1960, Christopher and Madonna shared a complicated yet deep bond. Despite their professional and personal ups and downs, including public disagreements, their connection remained significant throughout their lives. Christopher was one of the key figures behind the scenes of Madonna’s ascent to superstardom, contributing to her visual style and performances. He was also known for his candid 2008 memoir, “Life with My Sister Madonna,” where he shared details of their complicated relationship and experiences growing up together.

Christopher’s death follows the passing of their stepmother, Joan Gustafson Ciccone, who also died from cancer in September 2024, and their eldest brother, Anthony Ciccone, who passed away in 2022. He is survived by his husband, Ray Thacker, and his siblings, including Madonna. His passing has left a deep void in the Ciccone family, especially given the close familial losses in recent years.

Despite their differences, Madonna paid tribute to her brother following his death, expressing that she believed he was “dancing somewhere,” a touching acknowledgment of their shared past in the arts. Christopher’s contributions to the creative world, particularly through his work with Madonna, have left an indelible mark on the Entertainment industry.

Several people from a small town in the Netherlands called the police after noticing something extremely strange at the house of nearby neighbors

Several people from a small town in the Netherlands called the police after noticing something extremely strange at the house of nearby neighbors.

More precisely, although it was a period when it snowed a lot and the layer of snow deposited and grew, not a single flake “stuck” on the entire roof of the house, and this gave people to suspect.

Their initiation was correct, because the police officers who arrived on the spot discovered a really flourishing business inside, more precisely, a cannabis culture. The heat used to grow the plants did not allow the snow layer to settle.

Cannabis growers are being arrested by Dutch police in their droves after being caught by melting snow.

The wintry weather is proving to be a surprising foil to drug lords in the Netherlands as the lack of snow on roofs can give them away.

The owner of the building that hid the cannabis crop right in his own home now faces years in prison. The Netherlands has tolerant attitude towards personal marijuana use, but authorities only allow the cultivation of up to five cannabis plants. Scroll down for more…