American pop singer, Mariah Carey, has revealed that she lost both her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison, on the same day over the weekend.
In a statement to TMZ on Monday, August 26, the 55-year-old Grammy winner expressed her profound heartbreak over their passing.
Carey also shared that she felt fortunate to have spent time with her mother before her death.
“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,” the statement reads.
Carey, however, did not disclose the cause of their deaths or the date of their passing.