Mariah Carey's mother and sister pass away on the same day: what family drama unites them

The American pop singer Mariah Carey said that she lost her mother and older sister in one day. The tragedy happened last weekend. The star's mother Patricia died after a long illness. The singer did not disclose the circumstances of her sister Alison's death.

The artist told People about the terrible loss in a commentary. The history of the relationship between the three women is very complicated and dramatic.

Mariah, 55, said, "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."

Nothing more has been reported about her mother's illness and the tragic circumstances of Alison's death. It is known that the singer's sister had health problems, but apparently they were not the cause of her death.

Mariah's relationship with her mother and sister had been very tense over the years. While the artist managed to make peace with Patricia, her paths with Alison parted back in 1991.

In her memoirs, the singer explained that her relationship with her mother resembled "a prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration and disappointment" and also recalled how she almost drowned before her eyes.

Mariah Carey also spoke about her sister Alison, "When I was 12 years old," she writes, "my sister drugged me with Valium, offered me a pinky nail full of cocaine, inflicted me with third degree burns and tried to sell me out to a pimp."

The star's sister also revealed details of their family drama. In 2020, Alison sued her mother, claiming that she was sexually abused as a child because of Patricia. She also sued her sister over her candid memoir.

Alison publicly appealed to the singer, begging her for help as she had problems with drugs, prostitution, and mental health. She suffered from amnesia, seizures and periodic fainting spells.

"Alison was institutionalized for observation after being found wandering in the street barefoot and partially dressed, causing the police to be concerned. Her behavior was caused as a result of damage done in the attack and her having missed the medications she was taking. Her brain scan shows serious damage," said Morgan, Mariah and Alison's brother.

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