Madonna doesn't care about whether I live or die, says brother

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Press Trust of India New York
Last Updated : Apr 01 2013 | 8:35 AM IST
Pop diva Madonna's homeless brother claims that his billionaire sister does not care whether he lives or dies.
Ciccone is an alcoholic and lives on the streets of North Michigan, reported the Huffington Post.
"She doesn't care if I'm dead or alive. She lives in her own world. I never loved her in the first place, she never loved me. We never loved each other," he said.
It was first reported that Ciccone lived under a bridge in Traverse City. In October 2011, he had said that he lost his job at the family's winery due to his alcohol addiction and that his family had done nothing to help him get back on his feet.
But Ciccone says he will not seek treatment because he does not think he needs it.
"I'm a human being, you can call me what you want. (Alcoholic) is a label, I don't like it. I don't need brain surgery, I merely need love and care of family and friends," he added.
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First Published: Apr 01 2013 | 8:35 AM IST

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