Mariah Carey, the iconic American singer, has been struck by a heartbreaking double tragedy as both her mother, Patricia, and her estranged sister, Alison, passed away on the same day last weekend. In a poignant statement released on Monday, Carey expressed her deep sorrow but did not disclose the causes of death or the specific date of the loss.
“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 shared.
Patricia Carey, a celebrated opera singer, was instrumental in shaping Mariah’s music career, having collaborated with her daughter on several occasions. Despite their close bond, Mariah’s relationship with her sister Alison was fraught with difficulties. In her memoir, Carey revealed that she found it “emotionally and physically safer” to distance herself from Alison and her brother, Morgan.
This devastating loss comes over two decades after the passing of Mariah Carey’s father, Alfred Roy Carey, who died from cancer in 2002. As the singer navigates this challenging period, fans and the music world mourn alongside her.
