Singer Mariah Carey's mother and sister die on the same day

emirates7 - US singer-songwriter Mariah Carey is grieving the loss of both her mother and older sister, who passed away on the same day over the weekend.

The 55-year-old singer shared her sorrow in a statement to The Post, saying, “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Tragically, my sister also passed away on the same day.”

Carey expressed gratitude for being able to spend the final week with her mother and thanked everyone for their support and respect for her privacy during this difficult time.

No further details about the circumstances of their deaths or their causes have been disclosed.

It is believed that Patricia was 84 and Alison was 63, although their exact ages have not been confirmed.