Tragic Day for Mariah Carey as She Loses Both Mother and Sister
Mariah Carey, the acclaimed singer, recently experienced an unimaginable loss with the deaths of her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day. In a heartfelt statement released on Monday, Carey shared, “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.” The Grammy-winning artist expressed gratitude for the precious time she spent with her mother in the days leading up to her passing and requested privacy during this difficult time. No additional information was provided regarding the causes of their deaths.
Patricia, who was 87 years old, had a career as an opera singer and vocal coach. She was of Irish-American heritage. In her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, the singer reflected on her often tumultuous relationship with her mother, revealing that it had caused her significant pain and confusion throughout her life. Carey, now 55, described the professional rivalry that existed between them, noting that jealousy can be an unfortunate byproduct of success, but it becomes particularly painful when it involves one’s own mother. Despite these challenges, Carey also expressed a deep love for Patricia, dedicating her memoir to her with the words, “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, Carey discussed the impact of her mother’s criticisms during her formative years, but she also acknowledged the positive influence Patricia had in introducing her to the world of music.
Carey’s relationship with her sister Alison was equally complex. The two had been estranged for years, a situation that Carey addressed in her memoir, stating that distancing herself from Alison and their brother Morgan was necessary for her emotional and physical well-being. Following the memoir’s release, Alison sued Carey for $1.2 million, claiming the book caused her “immense emotional distress” and labeling it “vindictive.”
Carey’s father, Alfred, passed away in 2002 from cancer at the age of 72.
Mariah Carey remains one of the most successful artists in the world, with her iconic holiday song, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” holding the record as the best-selling Christmas song by a female artist. She boasts an impressive career, with 19 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, the most by any solo artist, and over 220 million records sold worldwide. Carey has also served as a judge on the popular TV show American Idol.
