Tag: Aaron Carter death

  • Aaron Carter was in physical decline in days before he died: Manager

    In conversation with Page Six, Aaron's manager recalled how he was taken aback by the embattled entertainer's frail appearance just two days before he was tragically found dead.

  • Nick Carter announces mental health fund in brother Aaron Carter’s memory 

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: Pop star Nick Carter has launched a donation fund in memory of his late brother, singer Aaron Carter.

    Aaron Carter, who rose to fame as a teen pop singer in the late 1990s, died earlier this month at the age of 34.

    While no cause of death has been revealed, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to the entertainment website The Hollywood Reporter that a “suspicious death” had taken place at the address of the artist’s residence.

    Nick Carter took to social media on Monday to express gratitude towards fans for their support following the death of his younger brother and also announced a charity called ‘On Our Sleeves.’

    “Very grateful for the outpour(ing) of love and support for my brother. In his memory, a donation fund has been started to benefit @onoursleevesofficial, an important children’s mental health helping families across America,” the Backstreet Boys singer wrote in an Instagram Story.

    He also shared a direct link to the donation fund’s website.

    “Thank you for choosing to celebrate the impact of the life of Aaron Carter with a gift of hope. By honouring Aaron, you help Nick, Angel, and their family’s commitment to helping others,” the note on the portal read.

    LOS ANGELES: Pop star Nick Carter has launched a donation fund in memory of his late brother, singer Aaron Carter.

    Aaron Carter, who rose to fame as a teen pop singer in the late 1990s, died earlier this month at the age of 34.

    While no cause of death has been revealed, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to the entertainment website The Hollywood Reporter that a “suspicious death” had taken place at the address of the artist’s residence.

    Nick Carter took to social media on Monday to express gratitude towards fans for their support following the death of his younger brother and also announced a charity called ‘On Our Sleeves.’

    “Very grateful for the outpour(ing) of love and support for my brother. In his memory, a donation fund has been started to benefit @onoursleevesofficial, an important children’s mental health helping families across America,” the Backstreet Boys singer wrote in an Instagram Story.

    He also shared a direct link to the donation fund’s website.

    “Thank you for choosing to celebrate the impact of the life of Aaron Carter with a gift of hope. By honouring Aaron, you help Nick, Angel, and their family’s commitment to helping others,” the note on the portal read.

  • Remembering Aaron Carter, the voice behind ‘I Want Candy’

    By Online Desk

    Aaron Charles Carter, the American singer-rapper who delivered hit albums in his teen years, was found dead on Saturday at his home in Lancaster, California. He was 34. 

    He rose to fame as a teen pop singer in the late 1990s, establishing himself as a star among preteen and teenage audiences during the initial years of the 21st century. 

    Several entertainment outlets and media houses reported that Aaron, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys band member Nick Carter, was found dead in his bathtub.

    Taylor Helgeson, a representative for Big Umbrella, an entertainment management company, confirmed Carter’s death but declined to comment on the cause.

    Aaron began performing at the age of seven, singing lead for the band Dead End for two years. At nine, the American star opened for the Backstreet Boys in Berlin, singing a cover of The Jets’ ‘Crush on You.’

    By 13, he had three bestselling albums and a slot supporting Britney Spears on tour during the height of her fame.

    In 2001, Carter transitioned into acting, making an appearance as himself on Lizzie McGuire. 

    The New York Times described him as a “tween heartthrob.” 

    “I’m deeply sorry that life was so hard for you and that you had to struggle in front of the whole world,” Hilary wrote on Instagram after the news of his death. “You had a charm that was absolutely effervescent. Boy did my teenage self love you deeply.”

    In a social media post, Nick said he had had a “complicated relationship” with Aaron but his love for him had “never ever faded”. He wrote: “I will miss my brother more than anyone will ever know.”

    Nick’s band also dedicated a song to the younger Carter during a concert in London on Sunday evening.

    Aaron Carter’s popular album ‘Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)’ peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 list, selling about 3 million copies. The album included the hit singles, ‘I Want Candy’, ‘Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)’, ‘That’s How I Beat Shaq’, and ‘Bounce’, all of which got broadcasted on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon.

    Aaron’s two more albums – ‘Oh Aaron’ and ‘Another Earthquake!’ – hit the stores in 2001 and 2002 respectively.

    He released his single ‘Fool’s Gold’ in 2016 before releasing his ‘Love’ album in 2018.

    Aaron was also a contestant on the show Dancing With the Stars in 2009 and finished in fifth place with his partner Karina Smirnoff. He even appeared on the Broadway musical Seussical, as well as the off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks, and made several one-off performances.

    Like many poster kids of his generation, Aaron’s career came with a dark side: he struggled with substance abuse and mental health.

    In 2012, his sister Leslie Carter died after falling in the shower at the age of 25. Authorities said she had suffered an overdose of prescription medication. Aaron once said he felt his family partly blamed him for her death.

    In 2017, Carter opened up about his substance abuse on an episode of The Doctors. He was in rehab that same year after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

    He checked himself in for treatment on a few occasions in an effort to regain custody of his son Prince, who he had with his fiance Melanie Martin. At the time, Prince was under the court-ordered care of Martin’s mother.

    In 2019, Carter said on another episode of The Doctors that he was taking medication for acute anxiety, manic depression and multiple personality disorder.

    That same year, Nick and Angel, Aaron’s twin sister, said they had filed a restraining order against him.

    In a statement at the time, Nick Carter said his brother had confessed to having violent thoughts about his wife and that family members “were left with no choice but to take away every measure possible to protect ourselves and our family.”

    Aaron Carter at the time denied the allegations. The news of the restraining order came one day after he cancelled his 2019 tour, according to E!, saying he needed to put his “health first.”

    “Fame at a young age is often more a curse than a blessing and surviving it is not easy,” said hit songwriter Diane Warren.

    Aaron is survived by his son Prince, and fiancé, Melanie Martin.

    (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation – 04424640050 (available 24×7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences’ helpline – 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

    Aaron Charles Carter, the American singer-rapper who delivered hit albums in his teen years, was found dead on Saturday at his home in Lancaster, California. He was 34. 

    He rose to fame as a teen pop singer in the late 1990s, establishing himself as a star among preteen and teenage audiences during the initial years of the 21st century. 

    Several entertainment outlets and media houses reported that Aaron, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys band member Nick Carter, was found dead in his bathtub.

    Taylor Helgeson, a representative for Big Umbrella, an entertainment management company, confirmed Carter’s death but declined to comment on the cause.

    Aaron began performing at the age of seven, singing lead for the band Dead End for two years. At nine, the American star opened for the Backstreet Boys in Berlin, singing a cover of The Jets’ ‘Crush on You.’

    By 13, he had three bestselling albums and a slot supporting Britney Spears on tour during the height of her fame.

    In 2001, Carter transitioned into acting, making an appearance as himself on Lizzie McGuire. 

    The New York Times described him as a “tween heartthrob.” 

    “I’m deeply sorry that life was so hard for you and that you had to struggle in front of the whole world,” Hilary wrote on Instagram after the news of his death. “You had a charm that was absolutely effervescent. Boy did my teenage self love you deeply.”

    In a social media post, Nick said he had had a “complicated relationship” with Aaron but his love for him had “never ever faded”. He wrote: “I will miss my brother more than anyone will ever know.”

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    Nick’s band also dedicated a song to the younger Carter during a concert in London on Sunday evening.

    Aaron Carter’s popular album ‘Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)’ peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 list, selling about 3 million copies. The album included the hit singles, ‘I Want Candy’, ‘Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)’, ‘That’s How I Beat Shaq’, and ‘Bounce’, all of which got broadcasted on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon.

    Aaron’s two more albums – ‘Oh Aaron’ and ‘Another Earthquake!’ – hit the stores in 2001 and 2002 respectively.

    He released his single ‘Fool’s Gold’ in 2016 before releasing his ‘Love’ album in 2018.

    Aaron was also a contestant on the show Dancing With the Stars in 2009 and finished in fifth place with his partner Karina Smirnoff. He even appeared on the Broadway musical Seussical, as well as the off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks, and made several one-off performances.

    Like many poster kids of his generation, Aaron’s career came with a dark side: he struggled with substance abuse and mental health.

    In 2012, his sister Leslie Carter died after falling in the shower at the age of 25. Authorities said she had suffered an overdose of prescription medication. Aaron once said he felt his family partly blamed him for her death.

    In 2017, Carter opened up about his substance abuse on an episode of The Doctors. He was in rehab that same year after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs.

    He checked himself in for treatment on a few occasions in an effort to regain custody of his son Prince, who he had with his fiance Melanie Martin. At the time, Prince was under the court-ordered care of Martin’s mother.

    In 2019, Carter said on another episode of The Doctors that he was taking medication for acute anxiety, manic depression and multiple personality disorder.

    That same year, Nick and Angel, Aaron’s twin sister, said they had filed a restraining order against him.

    In a statement at the time, Nick Carter said his brother had confessed to having violent thoughts about his wife and that family members “were left with no choice but to take away every measure possible to protect ourselves and our family.”

    Aaron Carter at the time denied the allegations. The news of the restraining order came one day after he cancelled his 2019 tour, according to E!, saying he needed to put his “health first.”

    “Fame at a young age is often more a curse than a blessing and surviving it is not easy,” said hit songwriter Diane Warren.

    Aaron is survived by his son Prince, and fiancé, Melanie Martin.

    (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation – 04424640050 (available 24×7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences’ helpline – 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)

  • Singer-rapper Aaron Carter found dead in bathtub at California residence

    By AFP

    LOS ANGELES: Aaron Carter, the American singer who soared to fame at the turn of the millennium with his hit album “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” died Saturday, TMZ said. He was 34 years old.

    The entertainment outlet reported that the brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter was found dead in his tub at his residence in Lancaster, California.

    A police spokesperson told AFP that officers responded to Carter’s home at 10:58 am and found a deceased body, but were not yet able to publicly identify the person.

    Carter’s manager did not immediately respond to an AFP query.

    The artist born December 7, 1987 in Tampa, Florida began performing at age seven, releasing his debut album at age nine in 1997.

    His sophomore effort “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” sold three million copies stateside, propelling him to teen heartthrob status. He became a regular on preteen Nickelodeon and Disney shows, including an appearance on the popular “Lizzie McGuire.”

    Carter toured with the boy band The Backstreet Boys — his elder brother is a member — as well as Britney Spears, and saw his next album, “Oh Aaron,” go platinum.

    As he aged the musician’s star began to fade but Carter remained in the public eye, appearing on a number of reality shows and off-Broadway productions, and releasing some new music online.

    But his personal life struggles became tabloid fodder, including apparent strife among the five Carter siblings and family fights over money.

    In 2011 it was revealed that Carter had entered a treatment facility, with the star telling his fans that “the main thing in life is not to be afraid of being human.”

    After leaving rehab the artist began doing one-off shows, and later a Canadian tour. He released another album in 2018.

    He had filed a bankruptcy petition in 2013 over millions in debt, much of it tax-related. Carter also faced several run-ins with the law primarily over possession charges and reckless driving.

    In 2017 he began to discuss publicly his arrests and skinny appearance that had fueled rumours of illness or illegal drug use.

    He admitted himself to another treatment centre over prescription drug use aimed at anxiety and sleep issues, reporting improvement in 2018.

    Earlier this year he told the Daily Mail he vied to no longer be seen as a “train wreck.”

    “I am not how some people try to paint me,” he told the outlet. “If somebody wants to call me a train wreck, well I’ve been a train that’s been wrecked multiple times and derailed by many different things.”

    LOS ANGELES: Aaron Carter, the American singer who soared to fame at the turn of the millennium with his hit album “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” died Saturday, TMZ said. He was 34 years old.

    The entertainment outlet reported that the brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter was found dead in his tub at his residence in Lancaster, California.

    A police spokesperson told AFP that officers responded to Carter’s home at 10:58 am and found a deceased body, but were not yet able to publicly identify the person.

    Carter’s manager did not immediately respond to an AFP query.

    The artist born December 7, 1987 in Tampa, Florida began performing at age seven, releasing his debut album at age nine in 1997.

    His sophomore effort “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It)” sold three million copies stateside, propelling him to teen heartthrob status. He became a regular on preteen Nickelodeon and Disney shows, including an appearance on the popular “Lizzie McGuire.”

    Carter toured with the boy band The Backstreet Boys — his elder brother is a member — as well as Britney Spears, and saw his next album, “Oh Aaron,” go platinum.

    As he aged the musician’s star began to fade but Carter remained in the public eye, appearing on a number of reality shows and off-Broadway productions, and releasing some new music online.

    But his personal life struggles became tabloid fodder, including apparent strife among the five Carter siblings and family fights over money.

    In 2011 it was revealed that Carter had entered a treatment facility, with the star telling his fans that “the main thing in life is not to be afraid of being human.”

    After leaving rehab the artist began doing one-off shows, and later a Canadian tour. He released another album in 2018.

    He had filed a bankruptcy petition in 2013 over millions in debt, much of it tax-related. Carter also faced several run-ins with the law primarily over possession charges and reckless driving.

    In 2017 he began to discuss publicly his arrests and skinny appearance that had fueled rumours of illness or illegal drug use.

    He admitted himself to another treatment centre over prescription drug use aimed at anxiety and sleep issues, reporting improvement in 2018.

    Earlier this year he told the Daily Mail he vied to no longer be seen as a “train wreck.”

    “I am not how some people try to paint me,” he told the outlet. “If somebody wants to call me a train wreck, well I’ve been a train that’s been wrecked multiple times and derailed by many different things.”