"Fashion has been a part of my world since Madonna started on stage," he told FN in 2012. "I did my best to imprint my artistic visions."

Christopher Ciccone, who worked as a dancer for his famous sister Madonna, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 63.

Pop music star Madonna has posted photos and a heartfelt message remembering her brother Christopher Ciccone, who died of cancer over the weekend. He was 63. "My brother Christopher is gone. He was the closest human to me for so long.

Madonna is mourning the loss of her younger brother. Christopher Ciccone, a designer, dancer and artist, died “peacefully” on Friday, according to a statement from Ciccone’s family provided to CNN by his representative Brad Taylor.

Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone, an artist an interior designer, died Friday at 63 following after succumbing to late-stage cancer.

The younger brother of the pop icon was a major creative influence, but later fell out with his famous sister.