Mariah Carey Faces Heartbreaking Loss of Family Members

Mariah Carey Faces Unimaginable Grief

Mariah Carey (55, "Hero") is mourning the tragic loss of her mother and sister, both of whom reportedly died on the same day. The pop star revealed that the passing of her mother, Patricia, has shattered her heart, according to U.S. media. Patricia, aged 87, died over the weekend, and tragically, her sister Alison, aged 63, lost her life on the same day. Carey expressed her gratitude for having spent the last week with her mother prior to her death.

Reflecting on Family Challenges

The singer, best known for hits like "All I Want For Christmas Is You," has not disclosed the causes of death for either family member. In her 2020 memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," she shared her difficult and impoverished childhood, marred by neglect and racism. Carey’s mother was Irish, earning a living as a singer, while her father, who passed away in 2002, had African-American and Venezuelan roots and worked as an engineer. The couple separated shortly after Mariah's birth, leaving her with a complicated family dynamic.