According to reports, Mariah Carey lost her mother, Patricia Carey, and sister, Alison Carey, on the same day. The incident, which Carey confirmed to PEOPLE, happened over the weekend preceding the last week of August 2024.
Making an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, the singer 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, support, and respect for my privacy during this impossible time,” she added.
Mariah Carey’s Relationship With Her Mother and Sister
Alfred Roy Carey, a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach, and Patricia married in 1960, lasting 13 years. Before their divorce in 1973, Alfred and Patricia welcomed three children together: Alison Carey, Mariah Carey, and Morgan Carey.
Although Mariah has always attributed her singing talent to her mother, she also stated that she has always had a complicated relationship with her mother. In her 2020 memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” Mariah gave an insight into her relationship with her deceased mother and sister.
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Mariah stated, “Like many aspects of my life, my journey with my mother has been full of contradictions and competing realities. It’s never been only black and white—it’s been a whole rainbow of emotions.” Subsequently, Mariah described their relationship as a thorny web of pride, suffering, guilt, appreciation, envy, and disillusionment.
However, despite the complications, Mariah Carey always ensured she maintained a relationship with her mother, Patricia. In 2010, during the production of ABC’s Mariah Carey: Merry Christmas to You Special, Mariah and Patricia appeared together.
The duo then performed a joyous rendition of “O Come All Ye Faithful/Hallelujah Chorus” as a mother-daughter duet. In her memoir, Mariah wrote, “And to Pat, my mother, who, through it all, I do believe actually did the best she could, I will love you the best I can, always.”
In addition to her rocky relationship with her mother, Mariah also discussed her complicated relationship with her sister, Alison. She wrote in her memoir that it was emotionally and physically safer for her to avoid contact with Alison or Morgan.
While confirming their passing, Mariah Carey did not disclose any other information regarding their death.
Has Mariah Carey Won an Oscar?
Yes, she has. On December 16, 1998, Disney debuted its animated movie “The Prince of Egypt.” The movie marked the entry of DreamWorks Studios, which marked its debut animated feature. However, the movie isn’t just known for its Hollywood history but also its music.
The most well-known song in the movie was “When You Believe” by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. So it was no surprise when the song was nominated for the 1999 Academy Award for Best Original Song, which it won.
According to Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the song, Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston were in two different countries when the song was recorded.
What Was Mariah Carey’s First Big Hit?
In 1990, Mariah Carey, who was 20 years old at the time, released her debut single, “Vision of Love,” for her debut studio album. In August 1990, the single gave the singer her first chart-topping success, which topped Billboard’s Hot 100.
The song, which was the lead single from Mariah Carey’s self-titled debut studio album, was written by Ben Margulies and Mariah. After appearing on her demo tape, Rhett Lawrence and Narada Michael Walden re-recorded and produced the song.
The song displays Mariah Carey’s whistle register and has a slow dance-themed tempo with backing vocals. The song’s lyrics, culminating in the vision of love she has always believed in despite life’s obstacles, represent her previous alienation and ambitions of triumph.
What Is Mariah Carey’s Signature Song?
As the creator of the most recognizable Christmas song ever, “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” Mariah Carey hardly needs an introduction. Despite this, the song did not become the number-one hit in the US until December 2019.
Mariah recorded renditions of several classic Christmas songs for her fourth album, “Merry Christmas,” which included the tune. In November 2023, Mariah discussed her debut Christmas song, aiming for a timeless quality.
She said, “When I first wrote it, I wanted it to be timeless. I didn’t want it to be something that felt like a specific year; I wanted it to be something that I could have heard as a little kid growing up.”
Despite the celebrity death news, Mariah appeared on Instagram on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The “All I Want For Christmas Is You” singer was seen rehearsing for her upcoming shows in China and Brazil.
Does Mariah Carey Have Kids?
On April 30, 2011, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon celebrated their third wedding anniversary and welcomed their twins, Moroccan and Monroe. Representatives for the singer claim that Monroe Cannon, the daughter, was born first, and then Moroccan Scott Cannon, the boy, came.
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon separated in 2014 and finalized their divorce in 2016, five years after welcoming their twins. In her 2020 book, Mariah Carey stated that she limited her children’s first names to those starting with the letter “M” to ensure that both of them would have her initials.
Marilyn Monroe, the legendary actress, inspired Monroe’s moniker. However, the 13-year-old prefers to go by the sweet nickname “Roe.” Moroccan was named after Mariah Carey’s apartment’s Moroccan decor, where her engagement to Nick Cannon took place.
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