Aaron Carter has tragically died at just 34.
Mr Carter, a singer and brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, was found dead at home, his representatives have confirmed.
“Right now it’s a really bad time we’re trying to figure out what happened and what the cause of it was,” a representative from the singer’s team told the PA news agency.
“We’re just as upset as everyone and hope that fans can give thoughts and prayers to his family.”
In a statement, they added: “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.”
They said the cause of death was yet to be determined. Los Angeles County Police Department also confirmed to PA that officers attended Carter’s residence at 4200 LA Vista Drive in Lancaster, California, on Saturday, and found someone dead.
The US musician opened for the US boy band on a number of tours and concerts, and also had a successful solo career. He got his start opening for the Backstreet Boys on a 1997 tour and later that year he released his self-titled debut album.
His second studio album, Aaron’s Party (Come And Get It), was released in 2000 and went triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
It featured the singles I Want Candy, Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) and That’s How I Beat Shaq and he supported the album for several concerts by the Backstreet Boys and for Britney Spears on the Oops!… I Did It Again tour.
He went on to release three more studio albums, 2001’s Oh Aaron, 2002’s Another Earthquake! and 2018’s Love.
Carter also tried his hand at acting, guest starring on shows including Lizzie McGuire and making his Broadway debut in 2001 as JoJo the Who in Seussical The Musical.
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