Mariah Carey Mourns double loss of mother and sister pop icon Mariah Cary is mourning the tragic loss of both her mother and sister who passed away on the same day in a statement to CNN Carrie expressed her deep sorrow saying my heart is broken that I've lost my mother this past weekend tragically my sister also passed away on the same day while the causes of death for Patricia KY 87 and Allison Cary 63 were not disclosed Mariah shared that she was grateful for spending the last week with her mother before her passing feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed I appreciate everyone's love support and respect for my privacy during this difficult time she added Patricia KY a juliad trained opera singer and vocal coach played a significant role in Mariah's Life in Her 2020 Memoir the meaning of Mariah Carey the singer described a complex relationship with her mother characterized by contradictions and competing realities despite the challenges Mariah dedicated the book to her mother acknowledging her efforts and expressing enduring Love Mariah KY had reportedly been estranged from her sister Allison who had sued her in 2021 over alleged emotional distress caused by content in the memoir Mariah did not respond to the lawsuit legally Patricia KY is also survived by her son Morgan KY as Mariah Carey navigat