Mariah Carey is mourning a devastating double loss. The pop icon recently shared that both her mother, Patricia Carey, and her sister, Alison Carey, passed away on the same day.
In a statement to CNN on Monday, Mariah 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.”
A Double Tragedy with Few Details!
While Mariah did not disclose the causes of their deaths, it has been reported that Patricia Carey was 87 years old, and Alison Carey was 63. Alison lived in Coxsackie, New York, according to an article in the Times Union newspaper.
Mariah added:
“I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love, support, and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”
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Remembering Patricia Carey: A Talented Opera Singer!
Patricia Carey was more than just Mariah’s mother; she was a Juilliard-trained opera singer and a respected vocal coach.
She was married to Mariah’s father, Alfred Roy Carey, until they separated when Mariah was just three years old. Alfred Roy passed away in 2002.
In her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, Mariah described her relationship with her mother as “complicated,” acknowledging the contradictions and challenges they faced.
Despite their ups and downs, Mariah dedicated her book 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.”
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A Strained Relationship with Her Sister Alison!
Mariah’s relationship with her sister Alison had its own difficulties. The two were reportedly estranged, and in 2021, Alison sued Mariah for intentional infliction of emotional distress, claiming that Mariah’s memoir was intended to “humiliate and embarrass” her. Mariah never filed a legal response to the lawsuit.
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A Family in Mourning
Mariah Carey is one of three children. Alongside Alison, Patricia Carey was also the mother of Morgan Carey, Mariah’s brother.
As Mariah navigates this heartbreaking time, she asks for privacy and support as she grieves the loss of both her mother and sister.