Mariah Carey Announces Deaths of Mother and Sister

Mariah Carey has announced the deaths of both her mother and sister, who tragically passed away on the same day this past weekend.

In a statement to TMZ, Carey confirmed the news that her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, died on the same day. “My heart is shattered by the loss of my mother this past weekend. Tragically, my sister also passed away on the same day,” Carey shared.

“I feel incredibly blessed to have spent the last week with my mom before she passed,” Carey added. “I deeply appreciate everyone’s love, support, and respect for my privacy during this unimaginable time.”

Carey did not disclose the cause of death for either her mother or her sister.