In the tragic final days of Alison Carey’s life, a deep sense of loneliness and rejection overshadowed her struggle. According to a close friend, Alison, the sister of superstar Mariah Carey, spent her last moments wishing for a connection with her famous sibling—a wish that never materialized. Despite being told a month before that Alison was dying, Mariah Carey reportedly did not reach out.
Dave Baker, a long-time friend of Alison’s, shared details of her final days in an interview with The Sun. Baker, who helped care for Alison at the end of her life, revealed that Alison passed away on the same day as their mother, Patricia Carey. “Alison was unhappy that her ‘baby sister’ had cut off contact with her,” Baker said. “She talked about it frequently. She wondered if Mariah or any of her relatives would come to her funeral.”
Baker claimed that even after being informed of Alison’s declining health, Mariah did not attempt to contact her sister. “A phone call or, better still, a video call would have meant so much to Alison,” he lamented. “But it never came.” He also criticized Mariah’s response after her sister’s death, stating, “And now Mariah is ‘heartbroken’ by the loss of her mother and her ‘ex’ sister. That callous rejection added more hurt to Alison’s pain.”
Alison, who had been on home hospice care for three weeks, suffered from severe health issues related to her internal organs. Despite her tough exterior, Baker described Alison as “a highly intelligent, warm, and sensitive person.” He reflected on their nine-year friendship, expressing deep sorrow over her passing.
The strained relationship between Mariah and Alison was well-documented, particularly in Mariah’s 2020 memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey.” In the book, Mariah accused Alison of drugging her with Valium when she was just 12 years old—a claim that led to further animosity between the sisters. Alison later sued Mariah, accusing her of causing “immense emotional distress” through public humiliation.
Mariah Carey, who reportedly spent the last week of her mother’s life by her side, issued a statement following the deaths of her mother and sister. “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend,” she wrote. “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.”
As the world mourns the loss of two lives, the story of a call that never came underscores the lingering pain of unresolved family conflicts and the profound impact of estrangement, even in the face of death.