Mariah Carey is one of the most recognized artists in the industry, and with her giant smile, she has always illuminated her fans. However, this week she confessed that she is going through one of the worst moments of her life.
The iconic singer revealed that she is grieving the loss of her mother and sister, Patricia and Alison, who passed away on the same day over the past weekend. Both were key figures in the artist’s life but they did not always get along.
The 55-year-old songwriter expressed that her “heart is broken” but was grateful to have been able to spend the last week with her mom before having to say goodbye. Check out everything that is known about this sad moment…
What happened to Mariah Carey’s mom and sister?
Although the cause of death for Patricia and Alison has not yet been revealed, it was confirmed that they were not together at the time. Mariah’s mother had been living in a care facility in Florida, while her sister passed away in New York.
The artist shared what happened in a statement to People magazine, where she confessed, “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“.
Undoubtedly, the double loss has deeply affected Carey, but she also mentioned feeling blessed to have been able to be with her mother until the end. Finally she added and asked for respect for this moment, saying:
“I appreciate everyone’s love, support, and respect for my privacy during this impossible time“. This is one of the most heartbreaking moments of her life, but there’s no doubt that her fans are sending her a lot of love.
What was Mariah Carey’s relationship with her mother like?
Despite the fact that Mariah Carey has been there for her mother and sister until the end, they haven’t always had a good relationship, having a past marked by deep emotional challenges.
The singer confessed some time ago that she believes her mother did the best she could but described their bond as a “mix of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration and disappointment“.
She got along better with Patricia than with Alison, due to the pop star having spoken about the physical and emotional distance she maintained with her, due to “concerns for her safety“.
The Mirror reported that their relationship was marked by multiple accusations and legal disputes, as Mariah claimed that her sister had exploited her and even offered her drugs when she was just a child.