Mariah Carey lost her mother and sister in one day: drama in the singer's family

American pop singer Mariah Carey reported the great grief in her family: she lost her mother and older sister in one day. Tragedy struck last weekend when the star's mother, Patricia, died after a long illness. The circumstances of Alison's sister's death remain a mystery.

Sad day for Mariah Carey

"My heart is broken that I lost my mother this weekend. Sadly, my sister passed away that same day in a tragic turn of events. I am happy that I was able to spend the last week with my mother before she passed away. I am grateful for all the love, support and respect for my personal life during this difficult time, " shared Mariah Carey.

Dramatic relationship between three women

The history of the relationship between Mariah, her mother and sister has always been tense and dramatic. If the singer was able to make peace with Patricia, then they parted ways with Alison back in 1991. In her memoirs, Mariah described her relationship with her mother as "a tightrope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration and disappointment."

Alison's dark past

Mariah's sister, Alison, has always been a troublesome figure in the family. She had problems with drugs, prostitution and mental health. Alison repeatedly turned to Mariah for help, but their relationship only worsened. It is known that in 2020, Alison filed a lawsuit against her mother, accusing her of sexual abuse, and also against her sister due to a candid memoir.

Irretrievably lost sister

Alison suffered from amnesia, seizures and periodic blackouts. Once she was found barefoot and partially clothed, after which she was admitted to a medical facility. A brain scan showed severe damage, likely caused by the attack.

The loss of two close people in one day was a huge blow for Mariah Carey. Despite all the difficulties and conflicts in their relationship, this tragedy left a deep mark on the singer's life.

Editor: Emiliia Morozova