Mariah Carey, one of the most well-known singers in the world, is plunged into deep sorrow after losing her mother, Patricia Carey, and her sister, Alison Carey, on the same day. This upsetting family tragedy affects a star. Personal trials have never spared her. Her life has been marked by difficult family relationships. She also had a challenging childhood.
Patricia Carey, 87 years old, a former opera singer, was a significant figure in Mariah’s life, although their relationship was complex. In her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey (2020), the star confides about this relationship, describing it as a "thorny mix of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration, and disappointment." Mariah, who often felt misunderstood, grew up in a difficult environment, confronted with racism from a young age. As a biracial child, she was a victim of discrimination. This trauma left an indelible mark on her self-perception. Moreover, it also affected her relationships.
Her sister Alison, eight years her senior, struggled with drug addiction and had been placed in palliative care during the last three weeks of her life, according to The Sun. Their relationship was always tumultuous, punctuated by severe conflicts. After the publication of Mariah’s memoir, Alison sued the singer, accusing her of causing "emotional distress" by revealing intimate details of their family life. Mariah even described her sister as "troubled" and "traumatized" during an interview with Oprah Winfrey in 2020.
Mariah Carey has never hidden the difficulties she has encountered throughout her personal life. Notably, she has often mentioned her issues regarding her love life. Although often in the spotlight, her romantic relationships have been marked by failures and disappointments, adding to her emotional complexity. After unsuccessful marriages with Tommy Mottola and Nick Cannon, and tumultuous relationships with other partners, Mariah had to deal with a difficult love life, which often inspired her globally renowned songs.
Today, with the loss of her mother and sister, Mariah is left with only her brother, Morgan Carey, as a close living relative besides her beloved children. Their father, Alfred Roy Carey, passed away in 2002. The causes of Patricia and Alison Carey’s deaths remain confidential for now, but this tragedy adds a new dark chapter to the already complex story of Mariah Carey’s life, which has known severe depressions.
Despite this harsh ordeal, Mariah continues to receive immense support from her fans and the public, while asking that her privacy be respected during this particularly trying period.