Mariah Carey declares 'it's time' for Christmas with chilling teaser Mariah Carey has confirmed a heartbreaking family tragedy . Her mother Patricia and sister Alison died on the same day over the weekend. "My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend.
Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day," the Grammy -winning singer, 55, said in a statement to People . "I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed," added Mariah. "I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.
" Nick Cannon says it 'difficult' to reflect on friendship with pal Diddy in unearthed clip Nick Cannon takes out $10M 'insurance policy' on his testicles after fathering 12 kids No other details, including the singer's mother and sister's causes of death, are known at this time. Patricia, who was previously married to Alfred Roy Carey, was a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach. Mariah Carey confirmed her mother and sister both died on same day.
(Image: Getty) Follow Daily Express US on Google News Click here to follow Daily Express US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest US, showbiz, and sports news. The couple welcomed Alison, Mariah and son Morgan but later divorced when the Hero singer was 3 years old. Mariah's relationship with her mother was complicated throughout her life.
"Like many aspects of my life, my journey with my mother has been fu.