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Madonna Honors Father’s 94th Birthday with Heartfelt Tribute

The pop icon spotlighted her father’s enduring spirit and called for greater appreciation of elder wisdom.

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Overview

  • Madonna marked her father’s milestone on June 3 by sharing two snapshots of Silvio Ciccone enjoying birthday cake indoors and relaxing on his patio.
  • She praised his sense of humor and resilience, noting he’s “survived many wars and many losses” yet still greets each day with enthusiasm.
  • As owner of Michigan’s Ciccone Vineyard and Winery, Silvio quips he’ll work “until the wheels fall off,” a mantra Madonna says inspired her own drive.
  • The singer used the occasion to critique society’s fixation on youth and urge more respect for the experience and knowledge of elders.
  • She concluded by expressing pride in her father and imagining her late mother, who died when Madonna was five, smiling at his celebration.