Iconic singer Madonna took to Instagram on Father's Day to express her love and appreciation for her 92-year-old father, Silvio Anthony Ciccone. The 'Material Girl' singer shared a selfie and a throwback photo of her father, along with a heartfelt message. The tribute followed closely after her recent video announcement about her upcoming 84-date world tour.
"Happy Father’s Day to. All the Dad’s out there!!! She’s, He’s, Them’s and They’s !!" Madonna began. "But Most of All to my Father -Silvio-who once told me he was gonna go until the wheels fall off!! S.A. M. E.' Thanks for your unrelenting work ethic and Love and for refusing to spoil me in any wAy,' You taught me how to be a Survivor! ♥️ Forever Grateful. But also really tired…… xxxxxxxx," Madonna concluded.
Madonna's world tour amidst Billboard Hot 100 feat
Madonna's world tour is scheduled to kick off on July 15, 2023, at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, and will conclude on January 30, 2024, at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City, Mexico. This tour comes at a time of continued chart success for the Grammy Award winner.
The 64-year-old recently achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first woman since Cher to have a single debut on the Billboard Hot 100 in five different decades. Previously, the only acts to achieve this milestone were male solo artists like Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Michael Jackson, as well as all-male groups like the Rolling Stones and Santana.
Who is Madonna's father?
The legendary singer's father is Silvio Anthony Ciccone, affectionately known as Tonny. Born in 1931 in Pennsylvania, US, he has been an integral part of Madonna's life. Silvio shares Madonna and her five siblings with his first wife, Madonna Fortin. He also has two children, Mario and Joan, from his second marriage to Joan Ciccone.
Silvio's journey began as an Italian immigrant in the United States, where he worked hard to become the first in his family to earn a college degree. He pursued engineering and showcased his skills at General Motors and Chrysler. Today, he proudly owns the Ciccone winery and vineyard in Michigan. His personal life encountered challenges when he lost his first wife, Madonna's mother. To find solace, he remarried Joan, who was once their housekeeper. However, Madonna struggled with her father's remarriage, causing a rift between them. For years, they were estranged and distanced from each other.
However, life took a turn when Madonna and Silvio united to support Madonna's brother Martin in his battle with alcoholism. This reunion marked the beginning of a newfound closeness between father and daughter. Silvio emerged as one of Madonna's pillars of support throughout her illustrious career.