2024-09-01 16:02:34
The composer announced that two of her relatives died on the same day, although for different reasons.
The American singer Mariah Carey is going through a double family tragedy, after confirming that both his Mother and sister died on the same day during the past weekend.
The artist shared the unfortunate news in a statement with the magazine Peoplein which he expressed: “My heart is broken after losing my mother this past weekend.”
However, the tragedy did not end there. Carey added that “sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister also lost her life on the same day.”
What is known about Mariah Carey’s double family tragedy
Although he did not provide additional details, Mariah Carey He revealed that despite the tragedy, he found comfort in the closeness he had with his mother, Patricia Hickeyin the days before his death.
“I feel blessed to have been able to spend the last week with my mother before she passed away,” the interpreter said about the prestigious 87-year-old soprano.
While the composer also expressed her gratitude for the support received: “I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”
Following this statement, neither Carey nor the media have confirmed the cause of death of her mother or her sister.
However, as reported by the newspaper Times Union On August 26, the media spoke with David Baker “friend and defender” of Alicia Carey, who provided information about the woman’s death.
According to Baker, the singer’s mother would have died in her home Green County located in the state of New York. Although he did not reveal the exact cause of his death, he revealed that “was related to the function of the organs”and “had been in palliative care.”