Martin Ciccone: Everything To Know About Madonna’s Brother

Martin Ciccone is the brother of singer, songwriter, and actress Madonna, who is considered the “Queen of Pop”. Madonna is, without a doubt, one of the most famous and successful artists. As a businesswoman, she founded the company Maverick in 1992. Her other ventures include fashion brands, written works, health clubs, and filmmaking.

Martin Ciccone: Bio Summary

How Old Is Martin Ciccone?

Martin Ciccone was born in 1957, in Rochester, Michigan, United States. His father’s name is Silvio Anthony “Tony” Ciccone and his mother’s name is Madonna Louise Fortin. His paternal grandparents were Italian emigrants from Pacentro.

Martin’s mother was of French-Canadian descent. His father Silvio worked as an engineer designer for Chrysler and General Motors. He is the owner of Ciccone Vineyard & Winery  in Suttons Bay, Michigan, USA. He is not the only child of his parents.

Martin Ciccone was raised in the Detroit suburbs of Pontiac and Avon Township (now Rochester Hills), alongside his siblings: Madonna, Paula Ciccone, Melanie Ciccone, Christopher Ciccone, and Anthony Ciccone.

Martin Ciccone’s mother Madonna Louise Fortin died of breast cancer on December 1, 1963, at the age of 30 years. His father Silvio Ciccone remarried after his mother’s death. His stepmother was the family’s housekeeper Joan Gustafson.

Martin Ciccone’s step-siblings Jennifer Ciccone and Mario Ciccone were born. Martin’s educational details and qualifications are unknown. He is known for Madonna: Truth or Dare, Biography, and Madonna: The Name of the Game. He started a restaurant in Los Angeles in 2000.

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Martin Ciccone & Madonna’s Relationship

Martin and his sister Madonna were previously not on good terms. Martin had publicly spoken about his bitterness toward his sister, Madonna. He made some claims that he lived in her shadow. After Madonna refused Martin’s requests for bail money after his 1994 arrest, things got worse between them.

Martin Ciccone publicly attacked Madonna with a tense and bitter track on his debut album. However, the two have reconciled and are on good terms.

What Happened To Martin Ciccone?

Madonna’s brother Martin has been in bad situations and his habits lead him into trouble. He occasionally appears in drug- and alcohol-related news. He struggled with alcohol throughout his lifetime. He has battled with alcohol abuse, DUI arrests, time in jail, and multiple stints in rehab.

Martin Ciccone has been arrested three times for drunk driving. The third time, he was involved in an accident and spent three months in jail. He dropped a debut rap album dubbed Judgment Day under the name MC Ciccone. He rapped about being raped in jail and made numerous digs at his sister Madonna.

However, Madonna’s brother Martin has been able to work on himself and has been sober for some time now. He went to rehab at Madonna’s request. He works at a rehab centre in Hollywood for alcoholics and drug addicts.

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According to Martin Ciccone, his sister Madonna assists him financially and paid for a new set of false teeth for him. He said: ‘We are on good terms and she’s helping me out. She’s getting me some new teeth. I’m hoping to start doing voiceover work again for cartoons and video games and get back on my feet.’