In a heartbreaking turn of events, Mariah Carey is mourning the sudden loss of both her mother, Patricia Carey, and her sister, Alison, who tragically passed away on the same day. The Grammy-winning artist took to social media and released a statement through PEOPLE, expressing her deep sorrow and gratitude for the support she has received.
“My heart is broken that I lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” Carey shared. “I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed.”
While the cause of death for both Patricia and Alison remains undisclosed, the news has come as a shock to many. Mariah’s relationship with her mother has been a complex one, marked by moments of both love and tension, largely stemming from her turbulent upbringing. Despite the challenges, Carey has always credited her mother for nurturing her incredible vocal talent. In her 2020 memoir, *The Meaning of Mariah Carey*, she dedicated a section to Patricia, highlighting both the love and difficulties that defined their bond.
“And to Pat, my mother, who, through it all, I do believe actually did the best she could,” Carey wrote. “I will love you the best I can, always.”
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Reflecting on her relationship with Patricia in the book, Mariah described their connection as one filled with contradictions: “Like many aspects of my life, my journey with my mother has been full of contradictions and competing realities. It’s never been only black-and-white — it’s been a whole rainbow of emotions. Our relationship is a prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration, and disappointment. A complicated love tethers my heart to my mother’s.”
Carey’s relationship with her older sister, Alison, and her brother, Morgan, has also been strained over the years. Sadly, the reconciliation that many hoped for never took place before Alison’s passing. The complex dynamics within the Carey family have been a subject of public interest for years, but Mariah has always remained private about the deeper struggles.
This devastating loss has drawn an outpouring of support from fans and fellow celebrities who have expressed their condolences during this difficult time. Mariah Carey has asked for privacy as she grieves and processes the unimaginable pain of losing two family members at once.
As the world sends its thoughts and prayers to Mariah and her loved ones, it serves as a reminder of the profound grief that can accompany fame and the resilience needed to navigate such personal tragedies.
