Mariah Carey has confirmed the sad news that both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, passed away on the same day.
Mariah Carey said in a statement Monday: “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.”
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The Grammy-winning singer, 55, went on to express her gratitude for the time she spent with her mother in her final days. “I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed,” she said. “I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”
As of now, no further details have been provided regarding the causes of Patricia and Alison’s deaths.
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Patricia Carey, 87, was a former opera singer and vocal coach of Irish-American descent by profession. Alfred was previously married to Roy Carey, and they had three children together. Alison, Maria, and their son Morgan. The couple divorced when Maria was just 3 years old.