Nick Cannon Says Mariah Carey Is ‘Doing the Best That She Possibly Can’ After Deaths of Her Mother and Sister

Mar. 15, 2025

Nick Cannon (left); Mariah Carey.Photo:Leon Bennett/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Leon Bennett/Getty; Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic

Nick Cannonis sharing how his former wifeMariah Careyis doing after the recent deaths of her motherPatriciaand sister Alison.

The Masked Singerhost, 43, toldthe New York Post’sPage Sixthat Carey, 55, is “doing the best that she possibly can” after losing both her mom and sister in August, and that he is supporting her during difficult times.

“She’s doing the best that she possibly can, considering the circumstances,” Cannon, who was married to Carey from 2008 to 2016, noted to the publication. “But as a family, we just got to be there to support one another, show love.”

Carey previously confirmed to PEOPLE on Aug. 27 that her mom Patricia, 87, and sister Alison, 63,died on the same daythe previous weekend. The singer didn’t disclose their causes of death at the time.

Mariah Carey.Dia Dipasupil/Getty

Dia Dipasupil/Getty

Cannon, who shares 13-year-old twinsMonroe and Moroccanwith Carey, said his ex-wife has been spending more time with the kids which has helped her get through mourning her mom and sister.

“She’s really having a great time with the kids,” he continued. “That is, you know, the most important thing in the world to her, so it’s outstanding to see them supporting their mom the way they do.”

“It really is great! 🦋,” the “Fantasy” singer captioned the photo.

Mariah Carey (left) and Nick Cannon in 2012.Christopher Polk/Getty

Christopher Polk/Getty

Carey shared that she later regretted her outfit choice for climbing the wall as she revealed onX(formerly Twitter), “At the Great Wall of China! Someone should’ve warned me about heels 👠,” adding in parenthesis, “not that I would’ve listened.”

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On Sept. 8, Carey spoke out for the first time over the deaths of her mom and sister as she posted a video onInstagramof her “Back at work” rehearsing for her upcoming shows in China and Brazil.

“It’s been a couple of rough weeks, but I appreciate everyone’s love and support so much and I can’t wait to see my fans in China & Brazil,” Carey captioned the post. “Love you! ❤️❤️❤️.”

source: people.com