Mariah Carey’s mother and sister have died on the same day in “tragic turn of events”: “My heart is broken”

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Mariah Carey has revealed that her mother and sister have died on the same day in a “tragic turn of events”.The singer confirmed the deaths in a statement to Billboard on the night of Monday August 26.

The deaths took place over the weekend, and she did not elaborate on the events that led to their deaths.Carey said in her statement: “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. 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.”Carey’s mother Patricia died aged 87, while her sister Alison was 63.Mariah had been vocal in the past about her tumultuous relationship with her mother, but the two had maintained their relationship throughout the years.