Mariah Carey Mourns the Loss of Her Mother and Sister on the Same Day

A Double Tragedy

Despite the double tragedy, Grammy-winning singer Mariah Carey is showing remarkable strength as she mourns the loss of both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, who passed away on the same day. Carey revealed the tragic news on Monday.

“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” Carey said in a statement. “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.”

A Heartfelt Statement

Carey expressed her deep sorrow but also gratitude for the time she spent with her mother in the days leading up to her passing. “I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time,” she shared.

Details Remain Unclear

The causes of death for Patricia and Alison have not yet been disclosed. People magazine first reported the news alongside Carey’s heartfelt statement.

A Complicated Family History

An accomplished opera singer, Patricia Carey 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 opened up about her complex relationships with her mother and sister.

In her memoir, Carey candidly described her relationship with her mother as a “prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration, and disappointment.” She also revealed the strain in her relationship with Alison, sharing that, for a period, it was “emotionally and physically safer for me not to have any contact” with her sister.

A Bond Despite the Struggles

Despite their challenges, Carey maintained contact with her mother and even collaborated on a duet of “O Come All Ye Faithful/Hallelujah Chorus” for her second Christmas album in 2010.

As Carey navigates this profound loss, she has requested privacy during this challenging time: her fans and the public must respect her wishes and give her the space she needs.