Renowned American pop singer Mariah Carey has shared the devastating news that she lost both her mother, Patricia Carey, and her sister, Alison Carey, on the same day over the weekend, Okay.ng reports.
In a heartfelt statement to TMZ on Monday, August 26, the 55-year-old Grammy Award-winning artist expressed her profound sorrow over the tragic loss of her family members.
“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,” Carey said in her statement.
Despite the immense grief, Mariah expressed gratitude for having had the opportunity to spend time with her mother in the days leading up to her passing.
“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,” she added.