Mariah Carey‘s mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, died on the same day over the weekend.
In a statement to People magazine, the star said, “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. I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”
Details on the causes of death weren’t immediatly released. Patricia was a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach. Mariah’s relationships with both her mother and sister were said to have been “complicated.”
Mariah Carey Confirms Her Mom Patricia and Sister Alison Both Died on Same Day: ‘My Heart Is Broken’ (Exclusive) https://t.co/Fg5Y9GkqKA
— People (@people) August 26, 2024