Mariah Carey Mourns the Loss of Mother and Sister on the Same Day
In a tragic turn of events, iconic American singer Mariah Carey has announced the passing of her mother, Patricia Carey, and her sister, Alison Carey, both of whom died on the same day last weekend.
The multiple Grammy-winning artist shared the heartbreaking news in a statement released on Monday, though she did not disclose the causes of death or the specific day of their passing.
“My heart is broken that I have lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day. I was blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed,” Carey expressed in the statement.
Patricia Carey, a celebrated opera singer, was a significant influence on Mariah’s illustrious music career. The two had worked together in the past, with Patricia’s musical talents serving as an inspiration for Mariah’s journey into the world of music.
However, Mariah’s relationship with her sister Alison had been strained for years. In her memoir, the singer revealed that she found it “emotionally and physically safer” to distance herself from Alison and her brother Morgan. This estrangement had been a longstanding challenge in her personal life.
This loss follows the passing of Mariah Carey’s father, Alfred Roy Carey, who died from cancer in 2002.
The news has left fans and the music world mourning alongside Mariah, who is now grappling with the loss of two close family members in one of the most difficult times of her life.
