Mariah Carey stated that her mother and sister died on the same day over the weekend.
In a statement to People, Carey revealed the tragic news about her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, while reflecting on their final moments together.
“My heart is devastated since I lost my mother this past weekend. Unfortunately, my sister passed away on the same day,” the 55-year-old Grammy winner confessed. “I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to spend the final week with my mother before her death. I am grateful for everyone’s kindness, support, and respect for my privacy during this difficult time.”
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Carey had a tumultuous connection with both her mother and her sister, Alison, who frequently shared her frustrations with her famous sister over the years. In 2016, Alison sent a video to The Daily Mail requesting a reunion with Mariah as well as financial support to cover medical expenses. Alison battled addiction for many years and tested positive for HIV.
According to Carey’s memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, Alison was a disturbed teen parent who tried to sell a young Mariah to a pimp. This, along with other activities made during their youth, caused the siblings to become distant.
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Regarding their mother, Patricia, Carey described their connection as a mix of “betrayal” and “beauty.”
However, our story involves both treachery and beauty. About love and abandonment. About sacrifice and survival. In her book, Carey wrote, “I’ve emancipated myself from bondage several times, but there is a cloud of sadness that I suspect will always hang over me, not only because of my mother, but because of our complicated journey together.” ″It has caused me great pain and confusion. Time has taught me that there is no point in trying to defend individuals who have never tried to protect me. Time and children have finally given me the strength to confront who my mother has been to me.
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