American singer-songwriter and record producer Mariah Carey expressed her heartbreak and revealed how she lost her mother Patricia and sister Alison who died on the same day in a tragic turn of events. The Grammy-winning singer confirmed this news to PEOPLE magazine. She shared, "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."

While she did not share the cause of their deaths, the 55-year-old singer has urged people to "respect her privacy" during this "impossible time." "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," added Mariah.