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Madonna paid for brother Anthony Ciccone's rehab before his death - Page Six

Madonna was footing the bill for her late brother’s rehab care before his death.

Despite the siblings’ strained relationship, Anthony Ciccone had been staying at a Michigan treatment center on the Queen of Pop’s dime, sources tell Page Six.

Our insiders share that Anthony actively battled alcoholism and was homeless but had often rejected help from Madonna and the rest of their family.

When Anthony recently became unable to care for himself, his superstar younger sister stepped in to pay for his rehabilitation, according to sources.

Madonna wearing a black blazer with her hair in braids.
Madonna paid for her late brother Anthony Ciccone’s rehab prior to his death, sources tell Page Six.
Madonna/Instagram

TMZ reported Tuesday that just two days before Anthony’s death on Feb. 24, he attempted to remove his feeding and breathing tubes while seeking treatment. The 66-year-old had also reportedly lost a significant amount of weight toward the end of his life.

His cause of death has yet to be revealed.

A 2013 mugshot of Anthony Ciccone with a cut and stitches on his face.
Anthony, seen here in 2013, had battled alcoholism and refused help from his pop star sister and their family.
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Sources previously told Page Six that Anthony and Madonna “had a difficult relationship,” citing his hesitance to accept help in his struggles with drinking.

“Madonna helped to support her brother when he would accept that support,” one insider shared Sunday. “During his final months, he was in contact with family and Madonna, but this past week, he refused the support the rehab facility offered, and it was clear he was ready to move on.”

A group photo of Madonna, Anthony Ciccone and others.
Madonna paid tribute to Anthony via Instagram.
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The “Vogue” singer, 64, posted a sentimental tribute to her brother Monday, thanking him for introducing her to various artists and ideas when they were growing up.

“Thank you for blowing my mind as a young girl and introducing me to Charlie Parker / Miles Davis / Buddhism / Taoism / Charles Bukowski / Richard Brautigan / Jack Kerouac / Expansive Thinking / Outside the Box,” she wrote on her Instagram Story along a throwback photo with Anthony and others.

“You planted many important seeds,” Madonna added.

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