Mariah Carey's beautiful answer to 'what happens when we die' resurfaces following death of mom and sister

A 2022 interview with Mariah Carey has resurfaced following the singer's recent announcement.

The 'We Belong Together' hitmaker announced yesterday (Monday, August 26) that her mother and sister had both passed away.

Announcing the news, the 55-year-old said: "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."

She continued to tell PEOPLE: "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."

Carey didn't share the cause of her mother or sister's death, but it's believed Alison, 63, was receiving hospice care before her death, as per BBC News.

In the wake of Carey's devastating news, an interview she did with Stephen Colbert is doing the rounds online where the Grammy Award-winning singer was asked about what she thinks happens to us once we die.

She proceeded to turn the question back on Colbert before insisting that she 'already knows' what happens.

Mariah Carey's mom and sister have sadly died on the same day. (Mark Von Holden/Billboard via Getty Images)

"I have faith," Carey went on.

Defining what 'faith' means and seemingly quoting a Bible passage, which according to Carey is from 'Hebrews: 11', the singer added: "The assured expectation that things hoped for. The evidence of things unseen."

The audience then proceeded to applaud the mom-of-two as Colbert asked her if she'd ever considering 'teaching Sunday school'.

Her moving sentiments have since been reshared following her mom Patricia and sister Alison's deaths.

One person wrote on Twitter alongside a snippet of the 2022 interview: "Mariah Carey is an incredibly strong and resilient woman. I pray her faith provides her with comfort."

Meanwhile, at the time of the interview, someone hailed Carey's reply as the 'best response ever'.

"I love her she speaks truth and faith," praised another person.

Elsewhere, the singer has been showered with condolences on social media.

Mariah Carey seen with her mom Patricia in 2015. (Michael Buckner/Variety/Penske Media via Getty Images)

While Carey hasn't posted anything on Instagram about her recent bereavement, her fans have been commenting on her last post from two weeks ago.

Someone wrote: "Sending you all of my love and condolences MC. We love you so much! My prayers are that you are surrounded by love and support during this difficult time."

"Mariah coming by to send big hugs your way during this tragic time. You are in my heart," penned another.

A third continued: "I’m so sorry for your loss Mariah. May their souls rest in peace. Praying for you, please take care."

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