Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1969 or 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Referred to as the "Songbird Supreme" by Guinness World Records, she is noted for her five-octave vocal range, melismatic singing style, and signature use of the whistle register.
She rose to fame in 1990 after signing to Columbia Records and releasing her eponymous debut album, which topped the U.S. Billboard 200 for eleven consecutive weeks. Soon after, Carey became the only artist ever to have their first five singles reach number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, from "Vision of Love" to "Emotions".
Mariah Carey reveals her mom Patricia and sister Alison died on the same day: ‘My heart is broken’
nypost.comMariah Carey has suffered a tremendous loss times two. The singer, 55, has revealed that her mom, Patricia, and her older sister, Alison, both passed away on the same day over the weekend.“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,” Carey said in a statement to The Post.“I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed,” she continued. “I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”Carey did not reveal any other details about her mom and her sister’s passing.
Their cause of death is not known at this time. Based on the available information, it appears that Alison was 63 and Patricia was 84, though their ages have not been confirmed.
Patricia was a Juilliard-trained opera singer and vocal coach. After marrying Carey’s father, Alfred Roy Carey, she had three children — daughters Alison and Mariah and son Morgan.
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