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Mariah Carey Reveals She’s ‘Back at Work’ After the Deaths of Her Mother and Sister

“It’s been a couple of rough weeks,” the singer said in an Instagram post.

“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. On Aug. 26, Carey addressed the deaths in a statement: “My heart is broken that I’ve lost my mother this past weekend. Carey’s brother, Morgan, also told the outlet in a statement after his mother and sister’s deaths: “I’m praying for them and hope they are finally at peace.

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