Mariah Carey revealed on Monday that her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, passed away on the same day. The Grammy-winning singer expressed her heartbreak over the loss in a statement, sharing that she cherished the time she spent with her mother in her final days.
Alison, who was 63 years old and had a strained relationship with Carey, passed away due to complications with her organ function while in hospice care, as reported by The Times Union. People Magazine initially broke the news of their deaths and shared Carey’s statement.
Patricia, a Juilliard-trained opera singer and an inspiration to Carey, played a significant role in her early musical development. Despite their complex relationship, Carey acknowledged her mother’s influence and encouragement in her 2020 memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey.”
Patricia was formerly married to Alfred Roy Carey, Mariah’s father, with the couple separating when the singer was just three years old. Raised primarily by her mother in Suffolk County, Long Island, Carey elaborated on the intricacies of her bond with her mother and sister in her memoir.
Carey reflected on the nuances of her relationship with her mother, highlighting both the challenges and the love that intertwined their connection. The singer shared candidly in her book about the mixed emotions and complexities that defined her interactions with her mother.
Despite the challenges, Carey kept in touch with her mother over the years and collaborated with her on a duet for her second Christmas album in 2010. The passing of both her mother and sister marks a somber moment for Carey as she grieves their loss.
