Mariah Carey is facing profound grief after the recent deaths of her mother, Patricia Carey, and her sister, Alison Carey, on the same day. The tragic news was confirmed by a representative for the singer to Variety.
In a heartfelt statement, Carey shared her sorrow: “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.” The 55-year-old Grammy winner expressed gratitude for the final week she spent with her mother, noting, “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.”
At this moment, the exact cause and date of Patricia and Alison’s deaths remain undisclosed.
Patricia Carey: A Legacy of Music and Complexity
Patricia Carey, who was a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach, played a significant role in Mariah's early life. Before giving birth to Mariah and her older siblings, Alison and Morgan, Patricia was married to Alfred Roy Carey.
The couple divorced when Mariah was just three years old.
Carey’s relationship with her mother was fraught with both admiration and conflict.
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