Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register.
She rose to fame in 1990 after signing to Columbia Records and releasing her eponymous debut album, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks. Soon after, Carey became the only artist ever to have their first five singles reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".
Mariah Carey's Mother & Sister Died -- On The Same Day!
perezhilton.comMariah Carey has revealed one of the most tragic family updates of all time. With an extremely heavy heart, the iconic singer revealed to People on Monday that both her mom Patricia and her older sister Alison died on the same day over the weekend.
She shared: Oh no! Related: Matthew Perry Made The Most Chilling Promise About His Drug Use To His Ex Before Death How completely awful… What a one-two punch… We can’t even imagine.
The Hero singer continued: WHAT HAPPENED?! Unfortunately we don’t know yet. At this time, it’s not exactly clear what Patricia and Alison’s causes of death are.
It does seem from the statement they did not die together in a car accident or something, as one might expect. It truly was a tragic, inexplicable coincidence.
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