Mariah Carey Mourns the Loss of Her Mother and Sister on the Same Day: ‘My Heart is Broken’

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Mariah Carey’s mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, both died on the same day this past weekend, the Grammy-winning singer said Monday.

“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 shared in a heartfelt statement. “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.”