Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day

Mariah Carey, a well-known American singer, has recently experienced a heartbreaking loss. Over the weekend, she announced that both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, passed away on the same day. In a statement, Mariah expressed her sorrow, saying, 'My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. ' She added that it was a tragic situation that her sister also lost her life on that same day. Mariah shared that she felt fortunate to have spent quality time with her mother just a week before her passing and requested privacy as she navigates through this difficult time. While she did not provide specific details regarding the causes of death for either woman, it is clear that this is a profound loss for the singer. Patricia, who was 87 years old, had a rich background as a former opera singer and vocal coach. In her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, Mariah opened up about her complicated relationship with her mother, describing it as a source of 'so much pain and confusion. ' Now at 55 years old, Mariah reflected on how competition can sometimes create rifts in family relationships. She stated, 'Professional jealousy comes with the territory of success, but when the person is your mother and the jealousy is revealed at such a tender age, it’s particularly painful. ' Despite the challenges, Mariah also conveyed her deep love for her mother, dedicating a heartfelt message in her book: '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. ' In a 2022 interview with Gayle King, Mariah acknowledged that her mother's criticism had a significant impact on her during her childhood. However, she also credited her mother for introducing her to the world of music, which has played a crucial role in her life and career. Mariah's sister, Alison, who was 63 years old, had been receiving hospice care prior to her death. A friend of Alison's, speaking to the Times Union, did not disclose the cause of her passing. The relationship between the two sisters was also complex. In her memoir, Mariah mentioned that she had been estranged from Alison and her brother, Morgan, stating that it was 'emotionally and physically safer for me to not have any contact. ' Following the release of the memoir, Alison filed a lawsuit against Mariah for $1. 2 million, claiming 'immense emotional distress' and labeling the memoir as 'vindictive. ' Mariah's father, Alfred, passed away in 2002 due to cancer at the age of 72. Mariah Carey is recognized as one of the most successful singers in the world. Her holiday hit, All I Want For Christmas Is You, holds the title of the best-selling Christmas song by a female artist in history. She has achieved a remarkable record of 19 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making her the solo artist with the most number-one hits. With over 220 million records sold globally, Mariah has made a significant impact on the music industry and has also served as a judge on the popular television show American Idol.