Mariah Carey: ‘My heart is broken’ over death of mother and sister on same day

Mariah Carey (Image: Wikimedia Commons)

Mariah Carey has announced the deaths of her mother and sister, who both passed away on the same day over the weekend.

“My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother [Patricia] this past weekend,” the Grammy-winning singer said in a statement released on Monday (26 August) to People, adding, “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister [Alison] 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,” Mariah further said.

The singer has requested privacy as she grieves, saying: “I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”

No details were provided about the causes of death for either Patricia, 87,

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