Mariah Carey has recently announced the passing of her mother, Patricia Carey, and her sister Alison Carey on the same day. This tragic turn of events has shed light on the complicated relationship Mariah had with her parents, as detailed in her 2020 memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey.”
In her book, Mariah shared intimate details of her turbulent dynamics with both parents. She described her mother, Patricia Carey, who was an opera singer, as a complex figure, around whom her feelings of pride, pain, gratitude, and disappointment intertwined. Mariah delved into the challenges her mother faced for marrying a black man, which led to her estrangement from her own mother.
On the other hand, Alfred Roy Carey, Mariah’s father, was an aeronautical engineer with whom she had a strained relationship. Mariah opened up about the violent clashes between her father and brother and the impact it had on her as a child. After Alfred’s death in 2002, Mariah released a song dedicated to him, expressing her feelings of peace and gratitude.
Despite the difficulties, Mariah has continued to honor her parents’ memory. She pays tribute to her father on social media and commemorates his birthday by restoring a car in his memory. Additionally, during the holiday season, she keeps her father’s memory alive by making his signature clam linguini, a dish he used to make for her when she was young.
As Mariah Carey navigates the complexities of her relationships with her late parents, she finds solace in preserving their memories and cherished moments through various heartfelt gestures and tributes.
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