The Hero singer announced in a statement to People on Monday that in a “tragic turn of events” both her mother Patricia and her older sister Alison died separately on the same day. The day Mimi provided her statement, David Baker, a longtime friend, revealed Alison had been in hospice for three weeks prior to her death. He also said Mariah knew, but didn’t ever reach out. Now, he’s speaking out more about his friend’s “tough life” and estrangement from the My All singer.

Speaking to People on Wednesday about Alison’s passing, David explained:

“We saw it coming, but it’s still a shock. She got ill fairly quickly and a month later, she’s gone.”

Unfortunately, the last time Mariah saw her late sister was either in 1994 or 2002, according to David. Either way, over 20 years.

As we’ve covered in the past, the two had a falling out in ’94 amid Alison’s tough life. She got pregnant with her first child at just 15 years old and because of her lack of work experience, found it difficult to bring home money. So she unfortunately turned to teen prostitution. In 1987, she had her second child, and just one year after that, she tested positive for HIV.

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On top of all that, she also struggled with substance abuse. The late 63-year-old made it known that Mariah had paid for multiple of her rehab stints, but things finally came to a breaking point in 1994. Patricia apparently went to pick up Alison’s son Michael for a weekend visit but ended up taking him in full time and got temporary custody because she felt Alison was an unfit mother.

Years later, Alison returned the favor. She launched a shocking lawsuit against her late mother, claiming she subjected her to sexual assault in satanic rituals when she was just a child. You can read more about that HERE.

As for Mariah, she made it clear in her 2020 memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey that it was “emotionally and physically safer for [her] not to have any contact” with her big sister.

Such heartbreaking stuff. It’s so sad that things had to go that way for the Carey family.

However, just because Alison wasn’t close with her sister and mother doesn’t mean she had no one. David spoke about first meeting his late friend in 2015 after she suffered a traumatic brain injury during a terrifying home invasion, which affected her short-term memory. It was Alison and Mariah’s brother Morgan who reached out in a Facebook support group asking if anyone would be able to go visit and spend some time in the hospital — and David stepped up. He explained:

“I knew when I saw the request that I was the only person anywhere near Albany, New York, so I said, ‘Well, I’m going to go for this.’ They eventually sent me to the hospital and I met Alison.”

And over the past nine years, David said “hardly a day went by” where he and his friend didn’t speak over the phone:

“I saw somebody who needed help and I knew I could do it. She’d tell me that she was so glad I was around. More recently, before she got sick, if I went somewhere for an hour, she’d call and say, ‘When are you coming back?’ And I’d say, ‘Well, I’ll be there in 20 minutes.’ And then she’d call a second time and say, ‘When are you coming back?’ Because short-term memory was affected by the brain injury.”

He even helped find her Coxsackie apartment in New York three years ago, which was ultimately where she passed away. He told the outlet:

“She got her wish. She died in her own home.”

But before that, David shared that her four kids — three sons and one daughter — visited two to three weeks before her death. And her daughter, who apparently lived close, even began visiting daily.

We’re so glad to hear she was surrounded by loved ones in her final days. She lived such a difficult life. May she and Patricia both rest in peace.

[Images via Mariah Carey/YouTube & Saugerties Police Department]

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On Monday, Alison Carey‘s longtime friend David Baker told The US Sun Mariah “cut off” contact with her big sister, and that their relationship next to nonexistent ever since:

“Alison was unhappy that her ‘baby sister’ had cut off contact with her. She talked about it frequently. She wondered if Mariah or any of her relatives would come to her funeral. I am told that a memorial service is planned for a future date, but nothing now.”

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As we reported on Monday, Mariah told People that her sister and mother Patricia sadly died on the same day “in a tragic turn of events.” She said:

“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.”

The 55-year-old didn’t reveal the details of how her mom and sis died. Her mother was 87, so it’s just been assumed natural causes. Alison was quite sick, too, apparently.

According to the outlet, Alison had been dealing with drug addiction, homelessness, and a multitude of health issues over the last nine years, including being HIV positive. Just last year, Alison took to social media to reveal she was “living without teeth” because she didn’t “have the money” for dental work.

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She was reportedly in hospice for the final three weeks of her life. David claims Mariah was made aware of Alison’s condition — but never made an effort to reach out:

“No, Mariah has never tried to contact Alison, even after she was told a month ago that Alison was dying. A phone call or, better still, a video call would have meant so much to Alison. But it never came. 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.”

Oof. If true, that’s… that’s rough. But of course we don’t know the most intimate details of their relationship. It’s impossible to judge these situations from the outside.

Obviously David has a different opinion of Alison than Mariah. He remembered his friend fondly while speaking to the outlet:

“Beneath a tough exterior, Alison was a highly intelligent, warm, and sensitive person. I have known her for nine years, and as her friend, and in recent months her care, I will miss her greatly.”

So tragic.

Our hearts continue to go out to the whole Carey family — no matter how estranged they may have been.

[Image via Mariah Carey/YouTube]

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Star gymnast Natálie Štíchová was sadly declared dead last week after she plummeted down the side of a mountain in Germany. The young Czech athlete was reportedly in Bavaria when she stopped upon Tegelberg Mountain on August 15 to admire Neuschwanstein Castle — AKA the monument that inspired Disney‘s Sleeping Beauty. She was hiking with two of her friends and her boyfriend David when the unthinkable happened.

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While trying to get a picturesque selfie with the famous castle, Natálie ended up losing her footing and falling down the mountain. Her friend, who wanted to remain anonymous, told German media the 23-year-old was standing close to the edge to try and get a good photo for her Instagram when “she fell from a height of about 262 feet”:

“We will never find out whether she slipped or whether a piece of the rock edge broke off.”

Oof. Even for a gymnast and avid hiker, it’s important to remember how dangerous cliffs can be. Don’t allow yourself to be so distracted over photos that you risk your life.

The poor girl… Heartbreakingly, she was taken off life support last Wednesday after doctors realized she’d sustained irreversible brain damage from the fall.

Natálie was a very popular figure in the gymnastics world back home in the Czech Republic, where she recently began training junior athletes herself. Her club, Sokol Pribram Sports Gymnastics, made a public statement after her tragic death, which read:

“With deep sorrow, we announce that our wonderful friend, gymnast, representative, and coach, Natálie Štíchová, has left us forever due to a tragic accident. She lost her fight for life on August 21 at 5.30am. Natálie spread smiles throughout her short life, and that is how we will remember her forever. We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and close friends, sending them strength and support. To honour Natálie’s memory, you are welcome to light a candle at our gymnasium.”

The gymnast’s mother also added:

“There is no one who didn’t love her. Our Natálie was the sweetest person.”

What a tragedy. Our hearts go out to Natálie’s family and loved ones. May she rest in peace.

[Image via Natálie Štíchová/Instagram]

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With an extremely heavy heart, the iconic singer revealed to People on Monday that both her mom Patricia and her older sister Alison died on the same day over the weekend. 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.”

Oh no!

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How completely awful… What a one-two punch… We can’t even imagine. The Hero singer continued:

“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.”

WHAT HAPPENED?! Unfortunately we don’t know yet. At this time, it’s not exactly clear what Patricia and Alison’s causes of death are. It does seem from the statement they did not die together in a car accident or something, as one might expect. It truly was a tragic, inexplicable coincidence.

Here’s a look from a few years back at Mariah with her mom, a prolific opera singer from whom she inherited her angelic voice.

Our hearts are broken for Maria during this completely tragic time. Rest in peace.

[Images via ABC News/YouTube]

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WWE legend Sid Vicious has passed away at 63. The wrestler also known as Sid Justice and Psycho Sid — whose real name was Sid Eudy — died after a long battle with cancer, according to his son.

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Gunnar Eudy posted to his Facebook on Monday morning:

“Dear friends and family, I am deeply saddened to share that my father, Sid Eudy, has passed away after battling cancer for several years. He was a man of strength, kindness, and love, and his presence will be greatly missed. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers as we grieve this loss. Details for a memorial service will be shared soon. Thank you for your support.”

So sad!

Sid was one of the biggest names in wrestling throughout the ’90s with his tall, imposing figure and evil-eye stare. He took over the then-named WWF and WCW, performing in huge blockbuster matches against the likes of Hulk Hogan and The Undertaker. He severely injured his leg during an event in 2001, putting an end to his career. But he’ll always be remembered as one of the greats.

[Image via WWE/YouTube.]

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In Friday’s episode of the late actress’ podcast Let’s Be Clear, Rose reflected on the pair’s friendship, her biggest regrets, and the last time she saw Shannen before she died from cancer. As Perezcious readers know, the pair had a complicated relationship after Rose replaced Shannen on Charmed, showing up to play the Halliwells’ half-sister, Paige Matthews, beginning in 2001. Of course, that was the same year Shannen (AKA Prue Halliwell) was fired amid a rift with co-star Alyssa Milano.

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In the podcast episode, Rose noted that at the time she “joined Charmed [she] did not understand the backstory” and was “just trying to keep [her] head above water.” She explained “they made it sound like she was difficult,” elaborating elsewhere:

“I was just told she was fired and nobody talked about her. […] I was very famous at that point, but I was persona non grata, non-hirable. I caused disruptions everywhere I went. This is something that Shannen [and I] later talked about that she related to: the weight of what it’s like to have the media machine lie about you.”

Despite pressure, Rose refused to lean into the “war” everyone wanted her to start with Shannen:

“From the get go, every question was like, ‘Do you think Shannen Doherty hates you?’ ‘Do you think she’s jealous of you?’ ‘What do you think?’ And I refused to take the bait. They wanted me to start a war with her, and I was like, absolutely not. And to her credit, she absolutely did not do that either.”

Because of their history, many assumed they were in a bad place at the time of Shannen’s death. But it was actually quite the opposite! McGowan shared that they had been on good terms for a while — except the whole thing played out in private. This is one of Rose’s big regrets right now, as she candidly shared:

“I do regret not doing the podcast with her, but at the same time, I think because so much of our relationship had played out publicly, that to have that period of time just for us was really special.”

The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum died at age 53 in July after a years-long cancer battle. Now, Rose regrets that she didn’t have more time with Shannen, too. She added:

“I wish I could have gotten to know her sooner. I don’t know how that would have happened, but I wish we could have. We both despised corporate feminism, as I call it, like slogans, and fake activists, and people that are just doing it for the clicks and the glory, but without actually putting in the work and the trauma that it takes to do that work.”

The Jawbreaker star acknowledged that she and Shannen were very similar, including in the way they both preferred directing to acting. Rose recalled:

“She really lived so many lives in one life, and that I certainly relate to. I know a lot of us can, but she lived life on a grand scale with gusto and just badass fun. One of the things we learned, I think, from each other by being outspoken was actually how much more similar we were than different.”

As for their last interaction, Rose recalled:

“About a month before she died, we got to be together just alone, just me and her, for the first time ever, and for the first time in 25 years. It was so cool, and we just actually didn’t want the night to end. And it was both wholesome and — that word is so dorky, but here we are. It was sweet.”

Aw! The precious alone time they shared was the perfect opportunity for them to heal old wounds and grow closer, she noted:

“She told me stuff that I’d never known, and I told her stuff that she didn’t know. And she had some questions for me, and I answered them and vice versa.”

This get-together was also the first time the Scream alum, 50, learned Shannen was preparing to try a new “experimental treatment” for her health condition prior to passing. She reflected:

“I had a feeling when she said about the treatment, I just had this feeling that this was not really going to go well, and she looked frightened for the first time. She was frightened. And I gave her a big hug, and I told her I loved her.”

Their time together may have been cut short, but at least Rose was able to tell Shannen just how she felt while she still could! That in and of itself is a bittersweet gift. So glad they were on good terms and shared such special moments before this tragic death, even despite the regrets that Rose has now in how things played out around them.

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Kayti Edwards spoke to The Mirror in an interview published on Friday, and revealed something extremely shocking about Perry’s past comments. According to her, the Friends star swore long before his death that he would never use intravenous drugs. And not only that, but he was apparently terrified of needles to the point that he wanted to stay away at all costs.

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Of course, a federal investigation into the people allegedly responsible for selling, procuring, and administering ketamine to the late sitcom star found that he was injected with the drug possibly almost two dozen or more times in the last week of his life. But according to Kayti, that version of Perry is completely unknown to her, because he previously swore that he’d never use drugs intravenously. Of the feds’ injection findings, she told that outlet:

“This is the weird thing to me … Matthew always, always told me that he would never, ever use needles or inject anything into his body. He didn’t even want to have tattoos.”

Edwards began dating the Whole Nine Yards star back in 2006, and then much later worked for him as an assistant in 2011, after which they remained friends for the rest of his life. But according to her, during their time together, she would “often see him very high and using lots of different drugs.” Naturally, that “scared” her because she was worried that overdoing it with those substances — and mixing substances in various dosages — could kill him.

But at the time, Perry assured her that wouldn’t happen. The television star, who was just 54 when he died last October, said this to Edwards about it when he was still alive:

“But he was like, ‘you only die when you use needles … and I would never, ever, ever do that.'”

Chilling…

Of course, cops now say that Perry’s assistant Kenneth Iwamasa administered an intravenous dose of ketamine to the Fools Rush In star hours before the actor passed out and drowned in the jacuzzi of his home. Perry had supposedly asked him a very heartbreaking and disturbing thing before that final dose was administered. And then, after leaving to run errands for a bit, Iwamasa came back and discovered Perry dead in the hot tub.

Such a sad situation all around. And still so damn heartbreaking…

[Image via ABC News/YouTube]

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Back in February, the controversial YouTube star — whose real name is Muudea Sedik — passed away unexpectedly. The 23-year-old had been involved in a lot of extremely disturbing allegations as of late. The public shame led some fans to speculate he died by suicide. But now it’s been officially revealed that was not the case.

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TMZ found out the influencer died from an accidental morphine overdose. This goes along with previous reports of alleged drug paraphernalia found at the scene of his death. According to the Cleveland Clinic, opioid painkillers such as morphine effect the part of your brain which regulates breathing, which can result in the user to stop breathing altogether.

Sounds like a really sad, awful way to go. And apparently an accident? Oof. Please stay safe out there, everyone!

Reactions to this new information, Perezcious readers?

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His grandson Jason shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram that the social media personality died on Wednesday night surrounded by his loved ones. He wrote alongside a picture of Joe:

“It is with a heavy heart that I announce my grandfather, better known as ‘Pop,’ peacefully passed away last night with our family by his side. ‘When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.’ I am so grateful to have gotten to spend 40 years of my life with him and can only hope to live to be as old and wise as he was. I just think to myself, how lucky am I to have had someone that was so hard to say ‘goodbye’ to? Thank y’all so much for all your prayers. They have been felt and are appreciated more than you will ever know. Pop may not have met all of y’all, but he loved you all.”

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See the announcement (below):

According to TMZ, Joe died from complications from a mass in his throat. Unfortunately, he had been dealing with some health issues over the past few weeks. Jason kept followers up to date with his condition, recently sharing that his grandpa was in the hospital and “in a rough spot.” And this week, everything went downhill. Fighting back tears, Joe’s grandson shared that “things took a turn for the worse” when it came to his “cognitive condition,” adding:

“None of us saw it coming. Within 24 hours, his mind basically it shut down on him. We don’t know much other than he was there and then he wasn’t. He fell asleep and just couldn’t wake back up. Vitals were still good but slowly dropping. His breathing was still good but slowly dropping. It’s unfortunate.”

Joe was supposed to go to hospice care, but he died shortly after the video dropped. So, so sad. Take a look at the devastating video (below):

This loss is undoubtedly difficult for the family and fans. There aren’t many 90-year-old TikTok stars, but Joe became a face fans loved to see new content from. He had 1.5 million followers watching his hilarious skits and adventures with Jason over the years. Check some out (below):

@popwatchtexas

Tired from what? You ain’t done sh*t!????#foryourpage #popwatchonFB #jasonroytexas #popwatch #viral #fyp

♬ original sound – POP WATCH

@popwatchtexas

Cowboys are going to the Super Bowl this year Pop! #thanksgiving #dallascowboys #jasonroytexas #popwatchtexas #fypシ #viral #fyp #popwatch

♬ original sound – POP WATCH

The world will miss Pop. Our hearts go out to his loved ones during this trying time. Rest in peace, Joe…

[Image via Jason Roy/Instagram]

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In Matthew Perry’s book, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing, published in 2022, the actor opened up about his past drug use as the “Big Terrible Thing.” But he also spoke about the drug that ultimately killed him — ketamine. When discussing that one, however, he only had good things to say.

It should have been a huge red flag…

Matty’s use of the drug began as ketamine therapy. The Friends star had started using the hallucinogenic drugs under medical supervision as part of a treatment plan for depression, during which doctors would combine ketamine with the anxiety medication Ativan — and it worked wonders. Until, as we all know, it became the problem.

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The comedian recalled it feeling like “being hit in the head with a giant happy shovel.” He remarked:

“Ketamine felt like a giant exhale. They’d bring me into a room, sit me down, put headphones on me so I would listen to music, blindfold me, and put an IV in.”

The 17 Again alum openly struggled with addiction for much of his adult life, so his description of the drug is pretty harrowing now. He said:

“Ketamine was a very popular street drug in the 1980s. There is a synthetic form of it now, and it’s used for two reasons: to ease pain and help with depression. Has my name written all over it — they might as well have called it ‘Matty.’”

Oof. The late 54-year-old recalled getting used to the hallucinogenic effects, noting he would often “disassociate” and “see things” during his sessions. He explained:

“I’d been in therapy for so long that I wasn’t even freaked out by this. Oh, there’s a horse over there? Fine — might as well be.”

He went on:

“As the music played and the K ran through me, it all became about the ego, and the death of the ego.”

In retrospect he’s absolutely just writing about taking drugs. We mean, right?? In the same way, it wasn’t always a good experience, as he expressed:

“I often thought that I was dying during that hour. ‘Oh,’ I thought, ‘this is what happens when you die.’ […] Yet I would continually sign up for this s**t because it was something different, and anything different is good.”

Jeez. That’s hard to read all this knowing this really would be how he died. As Perezcious readers know, the Fools Rush In alum passed away on October 28, 2023, after he was found unconscious in his jacuzzi. It was determined he died from the “acute effects of ketamine use,” and his assistant Kenneth Iwamasa was just arrested for involvement in the death. Per the Department of Justice, he was the person who administered the fatal dose of ketamine that killed the beloved star. Four others, including two doctors, were also charged.

So, so heartbreaking that something Matthew once thought was helping him ultimately just fed into his addiction further, and that those in his inner circle didn’t try to put a stop to it. Unfortunately no one who read the book clocked the issue he was developing with ketamine either. We all really believed he was sober.

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