According to TMZ, the former child star was found dead at his home in Lancaster, California, on Saturday. Law enforcement reportedly was dispatched to the house after receiving a 911 at around 11:00 a.m. about a male drowning in a bathtub. Law enforcement sources told the outlet that homicide detectives are investigating the death – but noted that it’s standard procedure. An official cause of death is unknown at this time. Such a tragedy…

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As you may know, Aaron – who is the younger brother of the Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter – rose to fame in the late 1990s as a singer, starting with his self-titled debut album in 1997 when he was only 9 years old. However, he is probably more well-known for his sophomore album Aaron’s Party (Come Get It), which was released in 2000 and included hits like I Want Candy and That’s How I Beat Shaq. Beyond music, Aaron also acted in several film and television shows, including Lizzie McGuire and 7th Heaven. Aaron, Nick, and their siblings Bobbie Jean, Leslie and Angel also starred on the reality series House of Carters in 2006. Later on, he transitioned into rap music, appeared on Dancing With The Stars, and starred in the Broadway production of Seussical.

Over the years, the musician had struggled with substance abuse issues, his mental health, and some legal issues. In 2019, Aaron had opened up in an interview on The Doctors about his mental health, saying:

“The official diagnosis is that I suffer from multiple personality disorder, schizophrenia, acute anxiety and manic depression. I’m prescribed to Xanax, Seroquel, Gabapentin, Hydroxyzine, Trazodone, Omeprazen. This is my reality. I have nothing to hide.”

Aaron had entered into rehab several times in the past. Most recently, per Page Six, he revealed in September that he had “voluntarily” checked into an out-patient program of a rehab center to try and regain custody of his 11-month-old son, Prince, whom he shared with his ex-fiancée Melanie Martin. A couple of days before his death, TMZ reported that he was pulled over by police on suspicion of a DUI.

Aaron also suffered from family issues, feuding with his twin sister Angel and Nick, who obtained a restraining order against him in 2019 who told him he thought about killing his then-pregnant wife and unborn child. However, he denied the allegations and later accused Nick and Leslie, who died in 2012 from a drug overdose, of abuse.

We are keeping his loved ones in our thoughts during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Aaron.

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