if your heart feels heavy today you're not alone Mariah Carey just experienced a devastating double tragedy both her mother Patricia and her sister Allison passed away on the same day Carrie expressed her deep sorrow and requested privacy the causes of their deaths have not been disclosed despite a complicated family history Mariah maintained a bond with her mother this loss marks a period of deep grief for the singer let's respect her request for privacy and extend our heartfelt condolences is