Mariah Carey is speaking out after revealing in late August that her mother, Patricia, and sister, Alison, died on the same day.
“Back at work,” the “Fly Like A Bird” singer said on Sunday, Sept. 8, in an Instagram post. “It’s been a couple of rough weeks.”
“I appreciate everyone’s love and support so much, and I can’t wait to see my fans in China and Brazil,” Carey, 55, added in a clip where she sings a slow, stripped-down version of her 2005 track “It’s Like That.” When the musician first shared the news of her family members’ deaths, she asked for privacy while processing the tragic events.
The Grammy winner is set to perform in China on September 15 and 16, followed by shows in Brazil on September 20 and 22. She uploaded another video of herself singing her tune “I Wish You Knew,” captioning the post, “I Wish You Knew, dedicated to my fans in China and Brazil! See you soon.”
On Aug. 26, Carey addressed the deaths in a statement: “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.”
“I feel blessed that I was able to spend the last week with my mom before she passed,” she added. “I appreciate everyone’s love, support, and respect for my privacy during this impossible time.”