Mariah Carey mourns loss of mother and sister on same day
Singer confirms family tragedy, losing mother and sister in one weekend
Mariah Carey has revealed the heartbreaking news that both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, passed away on the same day over the weekend.
In a statement to People magazine, the singer confirmed the deaths. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Tragically, my sister also lost her life on the same day,” Carey shared with People.
She expressed gratitude for the time she spent with her mother before her passing. “I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mum before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love, support, and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”
Mariah Carey’s mother & sister have tragically passed away within hours of one another. 🕊️ #BillboardNews pic.twitter.com/FZznL9JD0F
— billboard (@billboard) August 26, 2024
Details regarding the causes of Patricia and Alison’s deaths remain undisclosed.
Patricia, like her daughter, had a strong musical background as a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach. Carey has often credited her mother for her vocal abilities, although their relationship was known to be complex.
In her 2020 memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” the Grammy-winning artist described their relationship as full of contradictions and mixed emotions. “Our relationship is a prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration, and disappointment,” she wrote. “A complicated love tethers my heart to my mother’s.”
The memoir was partially dedicated to her mother, with Carey 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.”
What Other Media Are Saying
- KGW reports that Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison both passed away on the same day, as revealed by the singer. (read more)
- CBS News reports that Mariah Carey’s mother and sister, Patricia and Alison Carey, died on the same day over the weekend. (read more)
- People reports that Mariah Carey’s mother Patricia and sister Alison died on the same day, leaving the singer heartbroken and grateful for the time spent with her mother before her passing. (read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened to Mariah Carey’s mother and sister?
They both passed away on the same day over the past weekend.
Did Mariah Carey confirm the deaths of her mother and sister?
Yes, she confirmed it in an exclusive statement to People magazine.
Who was Patricia Carey?
Patricia Carey was Mariah Carey’s mother and a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach.
Did Mariah Carey have a complicated relationship with her mother?
Yes, she described their relationship as full of contradictions and competing realities in her 2020 memoir.
Has Mariah Carey shared the causes of her mother and sister’s deaths?
No, further details on the causes of their deaths have not been shared.
