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's heartbreak as she reveals shock deaths of mum and sister on the same day
ok.co.ukMariah Carey has heartbreakingly revealed that her mum, Patricia, and sister Alison died on the same day over the weekend. Mariah spoke to People Magazine and confirmed with a statement: "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.
I appreciate everyone’s love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time." No other details, including Patricia and Alison's causes of death, are known at this time.
Patricia was an opera singer and vocal coach before she, and Alfred Roy Carey, welcomed her three children, Alison, Mariah and Morgan.
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