Madonna‘s family is in mourning…because her stepmother has passed away.
“Like a Virgin” singer’s stepmother Joan Cicconepassed away on Tuesday after a battle with a very aggressive form of cancer… she said. Obituary.
Joan was Madonna’s housekeeper growing up in Michigan… and a few years after Madonna’s mother died at age 30, also from cancer. Joan married Madonna’s father. Silvio Ciccone.
Joan and Silvio had two children who were Madonna’s half-sisters. jennifer and her half-brother mario.
She has appeared in several documentaries about Madonna…including “I’m Going To Tell You a Secret” and TV’s “Biography.”
Like Madonna, Joan was born and raised in Michigan. With many children at home, Silvio and I opened a day care and ran it for 20 years.
Joan and Madonna’s father got into the wine business in Michigan, founding and operating Ciccone Vineyards and Winery. Joanne planted vines, harvested grapes, and cooked them for tasting room events. She also had a passion for fashion and antiques.
Madonna’s stepmother is remembered by her loved ones for her “enthusiasm, joy and love.”
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We reached out to Madonna’s camp but have not heard back so far.
Joan was 81 years old.
RIP