Mariah Carey Heartbroken Over Death of Mother and Sister on Same Day
Mariah Carey, the star known for her hit single “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” has spoken publicly about her deep grief over the loss of her mother and sister on the same day. In an emotional statement, Carey shared that her mother, Patricia, died at age 87, and her sister, Alison, 63, also passed away.
“My heart is broken,” Mariah Carey told People. “I am deeply saddened by the loss of my mother over the weekend. In a tragic turn of events, my sister also passed away on the same day.” Carey felt fortunate to have spent time with her mother during her final week before her death. She asked viewers and fans to respect the family’s privacy during this difficult time. No further information is available at this time about the cause of death for her mother and sister.
Mariah Carey, the youngest of the siblings, has an older brother, Morgan, 64, and an older sister, Alison. Her family split up when she was 3 years old, and she grew up mostly with her mother. Mariah’s father died of cancer in 2002. Her mother, Patricia, was an opera singer and vocal coach.
Mariah’s relationship with her mother, as well as her siblings, was portrayed in conflict in her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey.” After the book was released and became a bestseller in 2020, both her brother Morgan and sister Alison sued Mariah. Alison sought $1.25 million in damages, while Morgan sued her sister for defamation.
In the memoir, Mariah Carey describes her journey with her mother and siblings as one filled with conflict and confrontation. She said that her siblings were often violent and verbally attacked her for years. According to Mariah, they always thought her life was easier and were always looking for ways to get rich quick.
In 2016, Morgan admitted that she had not had a proper conversation with her sister for two decades. Alison, who struggled with substance abuse, HIV and homelessness, asked Mariah for help in 2015 to mend the rift.
Mariah Carey and her sister Alison Carey in a childhood photo.
Mariah Carey believes that the reason her siblings treat her so poorly is because they have been hurt before. She feels like an outsider in her own family. Her mother called the police on her youngest daughter during an argument in 2001, and the memory of sitting in a police car is a painful experience she will never forget.
