Former child star and brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter was reportedly found dead in a bathroom at his California home on Saturday. The cause of his death is being investigated, his spokesman told Sky News. Image: Aaron Carter photographed in 1999 Tributes from the music world have poured in for Carter, whose son, Prince, was born in 2021. Actress and singer Hilary Duff, who starred with Carter in the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire, posted a tribute on Instagram, writing: ‘To Aaron – I’m so sorry that life was so hard for you and you had to fight your way through worldwide. “You had a charm that was absolutely effervescent…boy my teenage self loved you deeply. “Sending love to your family right now. Rest in peace.” US boyband New Kids On The Block shared a black and white photo of Carter and tweeted: “We are shocked and saddened by the sudden passing of Aaron Carter. “Sending prayers to the Carter family. Rest in peace, Aaron.” Songwriter Diane Warren tweeted: “Fame at a young age is often more of a curse than a blessing and surviving it isn’t easy. RIP Aaron Carter.” Comedian Loni Love recalled meeting Carter in 2018 and described him as “funny, talented and cool.” He added: “I felt he was trying… really trying to be happy. I’m sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to his family and fans.” Image: Nick and Aaron Carter together in 2006 Actor Lou Diamond Phillips described Carter as a “sweet, kind-hearted young man”. Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano added: “Incredibly saddened by the passing of Aaron Carter. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.” Carter, who had two UK top 10 hits with Crush On You and Crazy Little Party Girl, made the transition to rap music in his later years, shedding his star child image with multiple facial tattoos. Image: Photo: AP His relationship with his siblings has been strained over the years, and in 2019 his brother Nick filed a restraining order against him, claiming he threatened to kill his pregnant wife and unborn child. Carter also had a history of drug convictions and reportedly checked into rehab multiple times.
