Mariah Carey announced on Monday that she is grieving the loss of both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, who passed away on the same day. The Grammy-winning singer expressed her heartbreak over the tragic events in a statement.
"My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend," Carey shared. "Tragically, my sister also lost her life on the same day. I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love, support, and respect for my privacy during this impossible time."
While details surrounding their causes of death have not been disclosed, the news was first reported by People Magazine along with Carey's statement.
Patricia Carey, a former opera singer, was previously married to Alfred Roy Carey, Mariah's father. The couple divorced when Mariah was just three years old. In her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, the singer described her relationship with her mother as complex and often strained. She wrote about the challenges and emotions that defined their bond, describing it as a "prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration, and disappointment."
Carey also opened up about her difficult relationship with her sister Alison, recalling how she had to distance herself for her own safety. Despite the turmoil, Carey maintained some contact with her mother over the years, and the two even recorded a duet of "O Come All Ye Faithful/Hallelujah Chorus" for Mariah's second Christmas album in 2010.
As Mariah Carey navigates this profound loss, she has asked for privacy and understanding during this challenging time.
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