00:00Mariah Carey is receiving waves of support from fans online, after sharing that both
00:04her mother and sister passed away on the same day.
00:08Mariah Carey is an absolute music legend, known for her powerhouse vocals, iconic whistle
00:13notes and timeless hits.
00:15With over three decades in the industry, she's given us everything from the ultimate holiday
00:19anthem, All I Want For Christmas Is You, to chart toppers like We Belong Together.
00:24And Carey isn't just the queen of Christmas, she's a pop and R&B icon who shaped the sound
00:29of modern music, all while serving glamour, diva moments and unforgettable performances.
00:34While Carey is normally the one spreading cheer and love, her fans are now giving it
00:39back to her, after the star faced two back-to-back family deaths over the weekend.
00:44In an official statement shared exclusively with People Magazine, Carey wrote,
00:48"'My heart is broken that I've lost my mother this past weekend.
00:51Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day.
00:56I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed.
01:00I appreciate everyone's love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible
01:04time."
01:05The causes of death have not been revealed for either Carey's sister, Allison, nor Carey's
01:09mother, Patricia, at this time.
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