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Mariah Carey Reflects on Estranged Sister Alison's Passing

The singer opens up about complicated family relationships following the deaths of her sister and mother on the same day.

Overview

  • Alison Carey, Mariah's estranged sister, passed away at age 63 after a tough life marked by addiction and legal troubles.
  • Mariah Carey had not seen her sister in decades, citing emotional and physical safety concerns in her 2020 memoir.
  • David Baker, a close friend of Alison, revealed she had been in hospice care and passed away at her home in Coxsackie, New York.
  • Mariah also lost her mother, Patricia Carey, on the same day, expressing heartbreak over the double tragedy.
  • Alison's children visited her before her death, while Mariah appreciated the privacy and support during this difficult time.