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Mariah Carey Mourns Double Tragedy: Mom and Sister Die on the Same Day
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- Mariah Carey has announced the deaths of her mother, Patricia Carey (née Hickey), and sister, Alison Carey.
- Hickey, a Juilliard-trained opera singer, spent her final week with Mariah before passing away.
- Alison Carey had a strained relationship with Mariah and even sued her over abuse claims in her memoir.
- Carey's memoir, 'The Meaning of Mariah Carey', explores her complex family relationships, in which she writes: "Our relationship [with my mother] is a prickly rope of pride, pain, shame, gratitude, jealousy, admiration and disappointment."
- No details have been released regarding the causes of death for either Patricia or Alison.
- Mariah Carey thanked fans for their support and requested privacy during this difficult time.
- The news adds to a difficult year for Mariah, who has been candid about her personal struggles.