Mariah Carey has shared that her in a harrowing statement. The singer in an exclusive statement to confirmed the tragic news. She told the outlet: "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. I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.
" The cause of Patricia and Alison's death are not known at this time nor are other details pertaining to the tragedy. Patricia was a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach. She was previously married to Alfred Roy Carey, who was a retired aeronautical engineer and veteran.
Alfred passed away in 2002 after having a rare form of bile duct cancer. The couple welcomed three children including Mariah, Allison and a son Morgan. They divorced when the Vision of Love singer was three-years-old.
Mariah in her 2020 Memorr, The Meaning of Mariah Carey talked about her complex relationship with her mom as they experience numerous ups and downs together Despite their "complicated" relationship, the two still maintained one. In her ABC Christmas special titled . Patricia also had a place in the dedication section in Mariah's memoir: "And to Pat, my mother, who, through it all, I do believe actually did the best she could.
I will love you the best I can, always." The 55-year-old additionally had a relationship riddled .