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American rapper and singer Aaron Carter shockingly passed away at the age of 34. He was reportedly found dead inside a bathtub after the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call for help at his California residence on Saturday morning around 11 am local time.
Law enforcement officials told TMZ that his body was first discovered by a house sitter, who later called authorities. The news of his demise was also confirmed to Page Six in an official statement by his rep:
“It is with great regret to confirm Aaron Carter was found unresponsive this a.m. in his home in Palmdale, CA. The family has been notified and will be flying out to Los Angeles.”
It further mentioned:
“Aaron worked very hard towards the end of his life in recovery, to be a good father and to make amends with his family.”
His on-and-off partner Melanie Martin, with whom Carter shared a son, Prince, also opened up about the singer’s death while speaking to TMZ:
“My fiance Aaron Carter has passed away. I love Aaron with all my heart and it’s going to be a journey to raise a son without a father. Please respect the privacy of my family as we come to terms with the loss of someone we love greatly.”
She added:
“We are still in the process of accepting this unfortunate reality. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.”
Officials also told TMZ that homicide detectives were dispatched to Carter’s home, but there was no sign or information of foul play. Meanwhile, another representative told NBC News that his immediate cause of death is being investigated:
“We are extremely saddened and shocked to confirm the passing of Aaron Carter today. At the moment his cause of death is being investigated. We ask that you give the family time and they will have more information when available. We cannot express the outpouring of love coming in.”
Heartfelt tributes pour in following Aaron Carter’s tragic death
Aaron Carter was an American rapper, singer, and actor. He began performing at the age of seven and earned significant recognition after releasing his self-titled debut album in 1997 at the age of nine and opening for his brother Nick Carter’s band Backstreet Boys that year.
He rose to fame as a teenage sensation in the late 1990s and released four other studio albums. Carter also ventured into television and appeared on shows like House of Carters, Lizzie McGuire, and Dancing with the Stars.
Following his untimely and tragic demise, several fans and fellow celebrities took to Twitter to share their heartfelt tributes to the musician:
As tributes continue to pour in online, it is certain that Aaron Carter’s presence would be deeply missed. However, his work and contributions to music will always be remembered by fans and well-wishers alike.
Aaron Carter reportedly struggled with addiction and mental health issues
Nearly three days before his death, Carter was pulled over on suspicion of DUI after he was allegedly seen driving a recreational vehicle carelessly. However, the rapper was cleared after passing field sobriety tests.
The I’m All About You crooner reportedly struggled with addiction issues throughout his life. He checked into rehab after losing custody of his son in September.
He also opened up about his mental health issues during a 2019 appearance on The Doctors. Carter shared that he suffered from manic depression, acute anxiety, schizophrenia, and dissociative identity disorder.
