Madonna marked her dad Silvio’s 90th birthday with a sweet Instagram post thanking him for “giving [her] life”.
The Like a Prayer hitmaker took to the site with a montage of clips, featuring the father-daughter duo plus five of her six kids as they marked his special day.
Alongside the footage, she penned: “My father is a survivor growing up as an Italian Immigrant in the US and living thru many traumas but always working hard for everything he had-.
“He taught me the importance of hard work and earning one’s way in life………….Again I thank you. It was so special to spend your 90th birthday with you and my children in your vineyard. #happybirthday #ohfather #thestrangers @cicconevineyard. (sic)”
In a second message, she shared a video from 2004, when Silvio joined Madonna backstage during her ‘Re-Invention World Tour’.
Leading a group prayer, Silvio says in the clip: “Heavenly father, thank you for the blessings you bestow on all of us, the life you have given us, the air we breathe, the people we spend our life with; give them strength to endure and to go on with their performance. Thank you for all your blessings, amen.”
In her caption, the Hung Up singer wrote:“Heavenly Father (Dad) Thank you for giving me life……..
“And all other Blessings you’ve bestowed upon me. Happy 90th Birthday! You are the O.G. #happybirthday #dad #prayer #reinventiontour. (sic)”
It comes after Madonna recently confirmed her new ‘Madame X’ Tour movie will be released in October this year, after months of reshoots and edits to footage from the production.
