Madonna ’s stepmother Joan Clare Ciccone, who was married to the pop star’s father Silvio for 58 years, has died. She was 81. Joan died on Tuesday, Sept. 24 “after a brief encounter with a very aggressive cancer,” according to an online obituary .

Madonna’s stepmother Joan Ciccone has died at 81 after a short battle with a “very aggressive cancer.” Joan, who was married to Madonna’s father Silvio Ciccone for 58 years, “passed away peacefully” on Tuesday,

Madonna's stepmom Joan Ciccone has died at the age of 81, and many want to know what her cause of death was following the announcement.

Madonna's stepmother, Joan Ciccone, has died at the age of 81, after a battle with "a very aggressive cancer."

Madonna’s stepmother, Joan Ciccone, has died after a short bout with “very aggressive” cancer. She was 81. Joan Clare Ciccone married Silvio Ciccone in 1966, three years after the pop star’s mother died.

In this heartfelt video, we take a look back at the life of Joan Ciccone, Madonna's stepmother, who has sadly passed away at the age of 81. Known for her complicated relationship with the iconic singer,

Madonna's stepmother Joan Ciccone has died at the age of 81 after a brief battle with cancer according to an online obituary

Joan Ciccone, stepmother of pop star Madonna, has died at 81 after a brief illness. According to an online obituary, Ciccone died Tuesday "peacefully" following a "very aggressive cancer." The news follows Madonna's recent appearance at Milan Fashion Week.

Madonna’s stepmother, Joan Clare Ciccone, has died at the age of 81. Ciccone was married to the pop queen’s father, Silvio, for 58 years. “Joan Clare Ciccone passed away peacefully early in the morning of September 24th,