Mariah Carey announced to People that her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, died on the same day. The 55-year-old songstress confirmed the news Monday, explaining that her loved ones passed away this weekend. The singer said, "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 Grammy-winning singer said. The singer continued, "I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last wee