{"id":39648,"date":"2024-08-27T10:16:12","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T14:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/?p=39648"},"modified":"2024-08-27T10:17:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T14:17:39","slug":"mariah-carey-mourns-the-loss-of-her-mother-and-sister-on-the-same-day-my-heart-is-broken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/idolchatter\/2024\/08\/mariah-carey-mourns-the-loss-of-her-mother-and-sister-on-the-same-day-my-heart-is-broken.html","title":{"rendered":"Mariah Carey Mourns the Loss of Her Mother and Sister on the Same Day: ‘My Heart is Broken’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Mariah Carey\u2019s mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, both died on the same day this past weekend, the Grammy-winning singer said Monday.<\/p>\n

“My heart is broken that I\u2019ve lost my mother this past weekend. Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day,” Carey shared in a heartfelt statement. “I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone\u2019s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”<\/p>\n

Patricia, a Juilliard-trained opera singer, was a significant influence on Carey\u2019s musical journey. Patricia was previously married to Alfred Roy Carey, Mariah\u2019s father, who passed away from cancer in 2002. Carey grew up primarily with her mother in Suffolk County on Long Island after her parents divorced when she was three years old. \u201cI would sing little tunes around the house, to my mother\u2019s delight. And she always encouraged me,\u201d she wrote in her 2020 memoir, \u201cThe Meaning of Mariah Carey.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite a ‘complicated’ relationship, Carey maintained contact with her mother as an adult and even recorded a duet of “O Come All Ye Faithful\/Hallelujah Chorus” with her for her second Christmas album in 2010. Her relationship with her sister Alison was largely estranged. Alison, who was 63, passed away from complications with her organ function and had been in hospice care, according to reports<\/a>. Mariah had often kept a distance from the public drama surrounding her sister, yet their relationship remained a sensitive topic. Alison\u2019s battles with substance abuse and health issues were known, but the news of her passing still came as a shock to those familiar with her story.<\/p>\n

Despite the troubled past and complicated family dynamics, Carey\u2019s statement reflects a deep sense of loss and grief. She asked for privacy as she navigated this challenging period. “I appreciate everyone\u2019s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time,” she said.<\/p>\n

Mariah Carey\u2019s fans and the music community have rallied around her during this difficult time, sending an outpouring of love and condolences. While the details surrounding Patricia and Alison\u2019s deaths have not been fully disclosed, what remains clear is the profound impact this loss has on Mariah and her family. In honoring her mother and sister\u2019s memory, Mariah Carey will undoubtedly continue to inspire with her strength and grace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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