Mariah Carey revealed the deaths of her mother and sister last weekend in an interview with CNN. “I am heartbroken to have lost my mother last weekend,” the famous American singer said. In that conversation, Carey added: “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.”
The music star did not provide further details about the cause of Patricia and Alison Carey’s deaths, only thanking them for respecting her privacy “during this impossible time.”
Mariah Carey mourns the death of her mother and sister
During her lifetime, Mariah Carey had a complicated relationship with her mother and sister. Patricia Carey, the mother of the ‘Fantasy’ singer, was a singer and opera teacher, trained at the prestigious Juilliard Academy, but she never achieved the success of her daughter. She was married to Alfred Roy, from whom she separated when Mariah was barely three years old.
In his memoirs published in 2020, The Meaning of Mariah Carey the singer revealed the complicated emotions she experienced in her relationship with her mother. “Like many aspects of my life, my relationship with my mother has been full of contradictions and conflicting realities. It has never been just black and white, it has been a whole rainbow of emotions.” wrote.
Carey pointed to professional jealousy as the cause of these conflicts. “They come with success, but when the person is your mother and jealousy arises at such a young age, it is particularly painful.” he lamented.
However, the singer also showed great affection towards her mother. In fact, she was one of the protagonists of the dedication of her autobiographical book. “And to Pat, my mother, who, despite everything, I believe did the best she could. I will love you as best I can, always.” reads the first page.
Patricia and Mariah Carey at the presentation of the star on the Walk of Fame to the interpreter of ‘Without You’. Photo: WireImage
Mariah Carey’s complex relationship with her younger sister
In relation to Alison Carey, Mariah was sued for $1.2 million in 2021, following the publication of her book. Her younger sister claimed that the memoir had caused her “immense emotional anguish” and called the singer “vindictive” .Also, according to the copy of the complaint obtained by CNN, Alison accused the publication of serving to “humiliate and embarrass” her.
Alison Carey’s death would not have been a surprise
According to the newspaper Times Union those close to Alison Carey were not surprised by her passing, as I had been in palliative care for some time The sister of the ‘Emotions’ singer died at her home in Greene County at the age of 63.
