Mariah Carey has expressed her profound gratitude for the outpouring of love and respect for her privacy following an incredibly difficult period the Grammy winning singer who is 55 years old shared that her heart is Shattered by the recent loss of both her mother Patricia and her sister Allison who tragically passed away on the same day over the weekend in an exclusive statement to people Mariah conveyed her deep sorrow stating 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 dot despite the profound grief she is experiencing Mariah found solace in having spent the final week of her mother's life with her she added I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed dot I appreciate everyone's love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time at this moment there are no additional details available regarding the causes of Patricia and Allison's passing do Patricia KY who was previously married to Alfred Roy KY was a distinguished juliard trained opera singer and vocal coach together with Alfred Patricia had three children Mariah Allison and Morgan however the couple's marriage ended in divorce when Mariah was just 3 years old Mariah's relationship with her mother was a complex one characterized by a spectrum of emotions in her 2020 Memoir the meaning of Mariah KY the singer described their relationship as being filled with contradictions and multifaceted experiences like many aspects of my life my journey with my mother mother has been full of contradictions and competing realities Mariah wrote it's never been only black and white it's been a whole rainbow of emotions do Mariah elaborated on the nature of their relationship calling it a prickly rope of Pride pain shame gratitude jealousy admiration and disappointment she described their connection as a complicated love that tethers my heart to my mothers despite these complexities Mariah maintained a relationship with Patricia underscoring the enduring bond between them in 2010 they reunited for a special seg on a BC's Mariah Cary Merry Christmas to you where they performed a duet of Oh Come All Ye Faithful Hallelujah Chorus dot in her Memoir Mariah also dedicated a portion of her writing to her mother expressing her enduring love and to Pat my mother who through it all I do believe actually did the best she could Mariah wrote I will love you the best I can always this dedication reflects the intricate and deeply felt connection Mariah had with her mother do Mariah's relationship with her sister Allison was similarly complex in her Memoir Mariah noted that at certain times it was emotionally and physically safer for her not to have contact with Allison or her brother Morgan this acknowledgement of the challenges within her family relationships adds another layer to the singer's experience of grief and lost dot during this time of mourning Mariah Carey has been surrounded by support from her fans and the public who have respected her need for privacy as she navigates the passing of her beloved family members the profound impact of this double loss is evident in her heartfelt statements and the care she has received received reflects the Deep affection and sympathy felt by those who admire her both personally and professionally