Rita Odafe
Recently, Mariah Carey, the renowned Grammy award-winning singer, faced a profound loss with the passing of both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Mariah on Monday, August 26. She expressed her grief, saying, “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.”
Despite the devastating circumstances, Mariah found solace in being able to spend precious time with her mother in the week before her passing. She also shared her gratitude for the love, support, and understanding of privacy during this immensely difficult period.
The details surrounding the causes of Patricia and Alison’s deaths remain undisclosed. Patricia, a talented Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach, was previously married to Alfred Roy Carey. Together, they had three children: Mariah, Alison, and Morgan. Patricia and Alfred separated when Mariah was just three years old.
