Mariah Carey, the 55-year-old American singer, is mourning the loss of both her mother, Patricia, 87, and sister, Alison, 63, who passed away on the same day over the weekend. In a heartfelt statement, Carey expressed her grief, saying, ‘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’.Carey’s relationship with both her mother and sister was complex, as detailed in her 2020 memoir ‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey’. She described her bond with her mother as a ‘prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration, and disappointment’. Despite these complications, Carey maintained contact with her mother, Patricia, a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach who inspired Carey’s musical career.The singer’s relationship with her sister Alison was reportedly even more strained. Carey had previously stated that it was ’emotionally and physically safer’ for her to have no contact with Alison. In 2021, Alison had even filed a lawsuit against Carey over allegations made in her memoir.Despite the complexities in their relationships, Carey expressed gratitude for being able to spend the last week with her mother before her passing. She has requested privacy during this difficult time, stating, ‘I appreciate the love, support, and respect for my privacy during this impossible moment’.The cause of death for both Patricia and Alison has not been disclosed. As fans and the entertainment industry offer their condolences, Carey’s loss serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities of family relationships and the unpredictability of life.
Key points
- Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia, 87, and sister Alison, 63, died on the same day over the weekend.
- Carey had complex relationships with both her mother and sister, as detailed in her 2020 memoir.
- Despite complications, Carey maintained contact with her mother and expressed gratitude for spending the last week with her.
- Carey has requested privacy during this difficult time.
Contradictions👾While most sources agree on the complex nature of Carey’s relationships with her mother and sister, there are slight variations in how these relationships are described.
Some sources emphasize the positive aspects, while others focus more on the difficulties.
