Mariah Carey had a complex and strained relationship with her late sister, Alison Carey. Mariah’s memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, sheds light on their tumultuous history, revealing a series of troubling incidents. She described Alison as “deeply wounded” but also “the most brilliant and broken person” she had known. Mariah accused Alison of introducing her to drugs and causing her physical harm when she was just 12 years old, allegations that Alison had publicly denied and even threatened to sue Mariah over, claiming the memoir caused her immense emotional distress Atlanta Black Star and AOL.com and UNILAD
Mariah Carey reportedly did not stay in contact with her sister Alison during the final month of Alison’s life, despite being informed that she was dying, according to a friend of Alison’s. Dave Baker, who was close to Alison for many years and helped care for her in her final days, shared insights into Alison’s last moments in an interview with The Sun.
Mariah Carey Confirms Her Mom Patricia and Sister Alison Both Died on Same Day: ‘My Heart Is Broken’ (Exclusive) pic.twitter.com/tEXrqRei76
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Both Alison and Carey’s mother, Patricia, passed away on the same day over the past weekend. “Alison was unhappy that her ‘baby sister’ had cut off contact with her,” Baker mentioned. “She often talked about it and wondered if Mariah or any family members would attend her funeral. I hear that a memorial service is planned for a future date, but nothing is set right now.”
Baker also alleged that Carey “never tried to reach out to Alison, even after being informed a month ago that Alison was dying.” He added, “A phone call or, better yet, a video call would have meant the world to Alison. But it never came.”
He criticized Carey’s response to her sister’s death, stating, “Now Mariah says she is ‘heartbroken’ over the loss of her mother and her ‘ex’ sister. That kind of cold rejection only added to Alison’s pain.” Baker also revealed that “Alison was on home hospice care for the last three weeks of her life” and suffered from issues with her internal organs. Reflecting on Alison, Baker said, “Underneath a tough exterior, Alison was incredibly intelligent, warm, and sensitive. I knew her for nine years, and as her friend, and recently as her caregiver, I will miss her deeply.”
#RIP Mariah Carey confirms her mom Patricia and sister Alison both died on same day
“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”
MC and her mom sing “O Come, All Ye Faithful” ; pic.twitter.com/rKiut8NLc7
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Alison’s well-known struggle with addiction reportedly led Carey to distance herself from her sister. Sources told TMZ that the singer felt she needed to show her sister “tough love” to avoid enabling her behavior. According to these sources, Carey had previously tried to support Alison both emotionally and financially, but her efforts had little success.
Although Carey reportedly did not maintain contact with Alison during her final days, she spent the last week with her mother, Patricia, who was also dying, as reported by TMZ. Alison was 63 and Patricia was 84 when they passed away. The causes of their deaths have not yet been disclosed.
Following their passing, Carey released a statement on Monday, August 26, saying, “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend.” She continued, “Sadly, in a tragic turn of events, my sister lost her life on the same day. I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed. I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”
Mariah Carey was ‘not talking to her sister Alison before her death’https://t.co/ndrAefNVNH pic.twitter.com/GgO17tLKxx
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Carey has spoken about her challenging family relationships in her 2020 memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey.” In it, she made shocking allegations, accusing Alison of drugging her with Valium when she was just 12 years old. Following these revelations, Alison filed a lawsuit against Mariah, claiming “intentional infliction of immense emotional distress” caused by what she described as the singer’s “heartless, vicious, vindictive, despicable and totally unnecessary public humiliation” of her already “profoundly damaged older sister.”
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Despite these accusations, Mariah also acknowledged that Alison was intelligent and curious, noting that she had done well in school and loved music. Their relationship was marked by estrangement in later years, with Mariah stating that she felt it was “emotionally and physically safer” for her to maintain distance from both Alison and their brother, Morgan. It was reported that Mariah did not attempt to reach out to Alison even when informed that she was dying, which caused further hurt to Alison in her final days AOL.com and Hollywood Life
Major Points:
- Mariah Carey allegedly did not stay in touch with her sister Alison during the last month of her life, even after being informed she was dying.
- Both Alison and their mother, Patricia, passed away on the same day, leading to speculation and mixed emotions within the family.
- Alison was under home hospice care for the last three weeks of her life and faced serious health issues related to her internal organs.
- Carey’s difficult relationship with Alison, partly due to Alison’s struggles with addiction, reportedly led Mariah to distance herself, believing it was necessary to avoid enabling her sister.
- Following their deaths, Mariah Carey expressed her heartbreak over losing her mother and sister, while also requesting privacy during this challenging time.
Susan Guglielmo – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
