Legendary singer Mariah Carey announced in a statement that her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, have died on the same day. Patricia was 87, and Alison was 63.
“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 told People magazine.
Carey added that she felt “blessed” that she was able to spend the last week with her mother before she passed. “I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time,” she said.
