Mariah Carey Mourns Tragic Loss of Mother and Sister on Same Day

On August 26, 2024, music icon Mariah Carey faced unimaginable heartbreak as she lost both her mother and sister on the same day. In an emotional statement to People Magazine, Carey expressed her sorrow, saying, “My heart is broken that I 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.”

Carey’s relationship with her mother, Patricia, was complex, as detailed in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. She described their bond as a “prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration, and disappointment,” reflecting the emotional intricacies that marked their journey together. “Like many aspects of my life, my journey with my mother has been full of contradictions and competing realities. It’s never been only black-and-white — it’s been a whole rainbow of emotion,” Carey wrote.

Patricia Carey, a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach, had a profound impact on Mariah’s life, despite their ups and downs. She was previously married to Alfred Roy Carey, with whom she had three children: Alison, Mariah, and Morgan. The couple divorced when Mariah was just three years old.

Fans have flooded Mariah Carey’s Instagram with heartfelt condolences, offering support during this difficult time. The outpouring of love from her fans shows the deep connection they share with the singer, as she navigates through this period of profound loss.