Singer Mariah Carey said in a statement that both her mother and sister died on the same day this past weekend.
Mariah Carey's Statement
Mariah Carey confirmed in a Monday statement to CBS News that both her mother and sister died over the weekend, expressing her heartbreak over the loss. She mentioned she felt blessed to have spent the last week with her mother prior to her passing.
Background on Family
Carey's mother, Patricia Carey, was an opera singer and had a significant impact on Mariah's artistic journey. Mariah shared a touching memory about how her mother recognized her musical talent during a rehearsal.
Relationship with Sister
Despite being sisters, Mariah and her sister Alison had complex and strained interactions. Mariah referenced this estrangement in her memoir, stating it was emotionally safer for her not to be in contact with Alison and their brother, Morgan.
Previous Family Loss
The article also mentions the death of Mariah's father, Alfred Roy Carey, from cancer in 2002, highlighting the family's ongoing struggles with loss and grief.
