Mariah Carey Confirms Her Mom Patricia and Sister Alison Both Died on Same Day: 'My Heart Is Broken' (Exclusive)

Mariah Carey's mom Patricia and sister Alison died on the same day over the weekend, PEOPLE can confirm.

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