Mariah Carey is mourning the recent and simultaneous loss of her mother, Patricia, and her sister, Alison. Both passed away on the same day this past weekend. The renowned singer is currently requesting privacy and understanding as she navigates this difficult period. In a statement to TMZ, Carey expressed her gratitude for the support, stating, “I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.” She also shared the pain of her loss, saying, “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. I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed.” However, recent revelations suggest that Mariah Carey may have ignored Alison’s final days, which has added complexity to her public grieving.
Recent revelations from David Baker, a close friend of Alison, have cast a shadow over Carey’s public display of grief. Baker, who supported Alison through her health struggles and addiction for nearly a decade, claims Mariah did not reach out to Alison during her final days. He asserts that Mariah was aware of Alison’s critical condition but did not make contact. Baker told The Neighborhood Talk and The U.S. Sun, “No, Mariah has never tried to contact Alison, even after she was told a month ago that Alison was dying. A phone call or, better still, a video call would have meant so much to Alison. But it never came. And now Mariah is ‘heartbroken’ by the loss of her mother and her ‘ex’ sister.”
Baker also revealed that Alison often wondered if Mariah and other family members would attend her funeral. “Alison was unhappy that her ‘baby sister’ had cut off contact with her. She talked about it frequently. She wondered if Mariah or any of her relatives would come to her funeral,” Baker said. Given the complicated history between the sisters, it remains uncertain how Mariah will address these accusations.