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Mariah Carey mourns loss of mother, sister on same day

“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,” she stated

The singer expressed gratitude for the time she recently spent with her mother, adding, “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.”

As of now, the causes of death for Patricia, 87, and Alison, 63, remain undisclosed.

However, Alison’s close friend and carer, Dave Baker, revealed to The U.S. Sun that Alison had been under home hospice care in her final weeks, struggling with health issues, including problems with her internal organs.

“Beneath a tough exterior, Alison was a highly intelligent, warm, and sensitive person.