Madonna’s stepmother Joan Ciccone, who married the singer’s father in 1966, died after a brief battle with an "aggressive cancer." She was 81.

In April 1966, Joan married Madonna’s father, Silvio Tony Ciccone, and the couple had two children: Jennifer, 56, and Mario, 55. In 1967, Joan also gave birth to her son, Joey, who died of a rare heart defect after he was born.

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 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 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,