Mariah Carey hadn’t seen sister Alison in years: inside their estrangement

The singer had a complicated relationship with her late sister Alison Carey, who died in August on the same day as their mother, Patricia Carey. Photo: Mariah Carey/Instagram

Mariah Carey had a complicated relationship with her late sister Alison Carey, who died in August on the same day as their mother, Patricia Carey.

“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,” the singer said in a statement.