Mariah Carey has confirmed the heartbreaking news that her mother, Patricia Carey, and her older sister, Alison Carey, passed away on the same day over the weekend. The Grammy-winning singer shared this tragic update with People magazine on Monday.
In a statement to People, Carey expressed her profound grief: “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.” She added, “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.”
Details surrounding the causes of Patricia and Alison Carey’s deaths have not been disclosed. HuffPost has reached out to Mariah Carey’s representatives for more information.
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Mariah Carey, who attended the 2024 Recording Academy honors in February, has long been open about her complicated relationship with her mother. Patricia Carey was a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach. In her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, the singer described their relationship as a blend of “pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration, and disappointment.”
Carey reflected on their bond, stating, “It’s never been only black-and-white — it’s been a whole rainbow of emotions.” She also touched upon her relationships with her siblings, including Alison, noting that it was “emotionally and physically safer for me not to have any contact” with them at the time.
In the memoir, Mariah Carey dedicated a portion to her mother, writing, “And 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.”
The loss of both Patricia and Alison Carey on the same day is an immense tragedy for the pop icon, and fans and peers alike are sending their condolences and support during this challenging time.
