Mariah Carey’s mother and estranged sister pass away on the same day, leaving the singer heartbroken.
Mariah is heartbroken and has asked for privacy during this difficult time. She had a complicated relationship with her mother, who was a former opera singer and vocal coach of Irish-American descent. In her book, Mariah wrote about the pain and confusion she felt due to their relationship, citing professional jealousy and competition.Mariah’s parents had split up when she was just a toddler.
Mariah’s sister Alison was also a big part of her life, but they had their differences. Mariah wrote about their estrangement in her book and how it was safer for her to have no contact with Alison, who had struggled with homelessness, substance use, and a brain injury from a 2015 home invasion.
Alison had also faced issues with her Social Security benefits and had filed a lawsuit against Mariah in 2020, alleging defamation in Mariah’s autobiography.This isn’t the first time Mariah’s family has faced tragedy.
Her father, Alfred Roy Carey, passed away in 2002 at the age of 72 due to cancer.Mariah has achieved immense success in her music career, earning numerous awards and accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards. She has also broken records in the music industry and has sold millions of records worldwide, solidifying her status as a legendary artist. She has also served as a judge on the competition show American Idol.
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