Renowned singer Mariah Carey is mourning the loss of both her mother, Patricia Carey, and her sister, Alison Carey, who tragically died on the same day over the weekend.
The heartbreaking news was shared by the Grammy-winning artist in a statement released on Monday.
“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Carey said. “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.”
She expressed feeling fortunate to have spent time with her mother just before her passing and requested privacy during this difficult time.
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No further details about the causes of death for either woman have been disclosed.
Patricia Carey, 87, was a former opera singer and vocal coach of Irish-American descent.
Although interviews and social media posts have revealed that Mariah Carey’s relationships with her mother and sister are complicated, the popular music artist was deeply affected by their deaths, both of which occurred on the same day.
In her 2020 memoir, ‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey, the singer opened up about her complicated relationship with her mother, describing it as a source of “so much pain and confusion.”
Carey reflected on the challenges brought about by their professional rivalry, noting, “Professional jealousy comes with the territory of success, but when the person is your mother and the jealousy is revealed at such a tender age, it’s particularly painful.”
Despite their strained relationship, Carey spoke of her enduring love for her mother, dedicating the memoir to her with the words, “To Pat, my mother, who, through it all, I do believe actually did the best she could. I will love you the best I can, always.”
