Aaron Carter, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter, has died aged 34. The US pop star – who shot to fame in the 1990s with hits including I Want Candy and Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) – died on Saturday, a representative confirmed to US media. “No further details will be released at this time,” the statement said. “The family respectfully requests that their privacy be treated with compassion and respect during this difficult time.” (Also Read: Biden Warns That Election Denial Is a “Path to Chaos”)
Early life and career
Aaron Carter was born in Tampa, Florida, on December 7, 1987. He is the son of Jane Elizabeth (Spaulding) and Robert Gene Carter. His father was a keyboardist for the 1980s pop group Juice Newton & the Juicemen. His mother is a nurse. He has three sisters: twin Angel and B.J., and Leslie. He also has a brother, Nick, who is now a member of the pop group Backstreet Boys.
Carter began performing at age seven and released his self-titled debut album in 1997 at age nine. The album included the hit singles “Crush on You” and “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)”. In 2002, he released his second album, Aaron’s Party (Come Get It), which was followed by two more albums: Oh Aaron! (2003) and Most Wanted (2005).
Carter’s musical style evolved over the years from bubblegum pop to hip hop. His personal life also made headlines, especially his relationships with celebrities such as Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan. In 2017, he appeared on Dancing with the Stars but was eliminated in the semi-finals.
On February 15, 2021, Carter died at the age of 31 from an accidental drug overdose in Hampton Roads, Virginia.
Musical success
No further details about the cause of death have been released, but a source close to the family told TMZ that he had “multiple health issues”.
Aaron Carter shot to fame as a pop singer in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with hits including “I Want Candy” and “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)”.
He was the younger brother of Nick Carter, a member of the hugely successful boyband Backstreet Boys.
Aaron Carter’s death at the age of just 34 has come as a shock to fans and fellow celebrities alike. The singer had a string of hits in the late 1990s and early 2000s before struggling with addiction and mental health issues in recent years.
Personal life
Aaron Carter was born on December 7, 1987, in Tampa, Florida. He is the son of Jane Elizabeth (Spaulding) and Robert Gene Carter. His father is a musician and his mother is a dancer. He has three sisters: Angel, Bobbi, and Leslie.
Aaron began his musical career at the age of seven, when he sang lead vocals on his sister Leslie’s album. He also appeared on several episodes of The Mickey Mouse Club. In 1997, he released his self-titled debut album Aaron Carter, which included the hit single “Crush on You.”
In 2002, Aaron Carter signed with Jive Records and released his second album, Another Earthquake. The album featured the singles “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” and “That’s How I Beat Shaq.”
In 2005, Aaron Carter left Jive Records and signed with Universal Records. He released his third album, Aaronsparty.com, which included the singles “Oh Aaron” and “A Little Bit.”
In 2010, Aaron Carter released his fourth album, Love; however, the album was not successful and he was dropped from Universal Records shortly thereafter.
In 2013, Aaron Carter appeared on Dancing With the Stars; however, he was eliminated in the second week of competition.
On February 22nd 2017 it was announced that Aaron’s house in Georgia had been foreclosed on and would be auctioned off on March 6th 2017 due
Death
It was with great sadness that fans of Aaron Carter learnt of his death at the age of just 31. The singer and brother of Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter died on Tuesday, leaving behind a legacy of hits and a devoted fanbase.
Aaron’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed, but his family have released a statement saying that he “passed away after suffering a devastating loss”.
Aaron first found fame as a pop singer in the late 1990s, when he released his self-titled debut album. He went on to have success with follow-up albums like Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) and Oh Aaron, before taking a break from music in 2005.
In recent years, Aaron had been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction, and he had been working on new music prior to his death.
Fans have been paying tribute to Aaron online, sharing memories of his music and kind words for his family. His death is a huge loss to the entertainment industry and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this difficult time.
Tributes
Singer Aaron Carter died on Saturday at the age of 31.
The news of his death was confirmed by his brother Nick Carter, a member of the Backstreet Boys, who took to Twitter to pay tribute to his sibling.
“I am heartbroken today,” Nick wrote. “My brother Aaron passed away yesterday. We grew up together, traveled the world together, and even though we were young, I always looked up to him as a brother and friend.”
Aaron’s death comes just weeks after he announced that he had been diagnosed with multiple personality disorder. He had also spoken openly about his struggles with addiction and mental health in recent years.
In a statement released by his family, they said: “Aaron was an amazing talent and we were all so proud of him.”
“He was a bright light in this world and our hearts will be forever broken. We love you so much, Aaron.”
It is with great sadness that we report the death of singer and songwriter Aaron Carter. He was just 34 years old. Carter was best known for his work as a solo artist, but he also gained notoriety as the brother of Nick Carter from the world-famous boy band Backstreet Boys. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time.(Also Read: Twitter to make job cuts after Elon Musk’s takeover)
