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Aaron Carter tried to sell his stunning $800k home days before his sudden death

Aaron Carter was trying to sell his stunning $800,000 home just days before his sudden death aged 34.

Last Saturday, he wrote in a tweet: "Selling my 2nd home. Real estate has been super good to me. Ready for a new chapter in my 3rd home which I plan on staying to make a beautiful life for my family.”

He added: “This year has been super tough but I’ve learned so much - thanks for the support everyone.”

The huge 7 bedroom and 4 bathroom house in Lancaster, California, has a custom made outdoor swimming pool and is surrounded by palm trees.

The advert states: "Looking for Your Own Private Oasis! This Stunning Home Offers Numerous Enhancements. This Paradise Features a Custom IGG Pool & Spa Surrounded by Terraced Landscaping Romanced with Palm Trees, Luscious."

The property was on the market for £700,000 (zillow.com)

Images show a grand piano, a jacuzzi bath and a huge flat screen TV mounted on the wall.

The singer-turned-rapper, 34, was found by police at his home in California and his representatives confirmed his death in a statement.

Speaking about finding stardom at age 9, he said: “Life, it was pretty tough.

“I dealt with a lot of trauma, a lot of loss, a lot of loneliness. I just felt like I needed to get away.”

Pictures show a custom made pool outside his house surrounded by palm trees (zillow.com)

According to TMZ, Aaron's body was found in his bathtub and police 'received a 911 call at 11 AM Saturday that a male had drowned in the tub'.

The outlet reported that homicide detectives have been 'dispatched to the scene, but have no information or evidence of foul play'.

Following the news, his ex-girlfriend, Melanie, 30, who is the mother of his son Prince, posted a two-second clip of herself crying on TikTok.

She filmed herself while driving with raw emotion after seemingly finding out about Aaron's death.

Aaron became a father in November last year. However, he and on-off girlfriend Melanie split just two days after they welcomed their son.

A huge flat screen TV is mounted above the living room fireplace (zillow.com)

"I am so so sorry. Please remember you have the biggest part of him then anyone does and that is Prince," one person wrote in the post's comment section.

"You tried so many times to save him. I’m so sorry that Prince has lost his daddy," said another one of Melanie's followers.

"I’m so sorry. I’m praying so hard for you and baby," added a third.

Aaron Carter was trying to sell his house before he died (aaroncarte /Instagram)

While a fourth penned: "My condolences. I pray he has found peace. You tried to love him back to life and I'm sure he appreciated that."

Announcing Aaron's death, his agent said: "Right now it’s a really bad time we’re trying to figure out what happened and what the cause of it was.

"We’re just as upset as everyone and hope that fans can give thoughts and prayers to his family."

Drum kits and a piano are visible in one of the spare rooms (zillow.com)

Aaron, the brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, was launched into the spotlight after he opened for his brother's band during their 1997 tour.

He also supported Britney Spears when he was younger, and he got his first record deal when he was just nine. He later released his self-titled album Aaron Carter, which reached gold status.

He went on to release Aaron's Party (Come and Get It) in 2000 and that went triple platinum.

Melanie was seen outside Aaron's home after his death (SplashNews.com)

A representative of Carter's team said last night they are still determining the cause of death.

In a statement, they said: "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."

Aaron was the brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter (FilmMagic, Inc)

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.

Carter 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.

Singer Aaron Carter was found dead this weekend (Getty Images)

He made the move to rap music in recent years, throwing off his child star image with a number of face tattoos.

His relationship with his siblings was strained over the years and in 2019 his brother Nick filed a restraining order against him, alleging he threatened to kill his pregnant wife and unborn child.

Carter acknowledged the restraining order on Twitter at the time but denied the allegations of threatening behaviour.

He also had a history of drug convictions and reportedly went to rehab on a number of occasions.

The singer welcomed his first child Prince with Melanie Martin in 2021.

Following the news, figures from the world of music paid tribute to Carter including US boyband New Kids On The Block.

Sharing a black and white photo of the later singer, the group wrote on Twitter: "We are shocked and saddened about the sudden passing of Aaron Carter.

"Sending prayers to the Carter family. Rest in peace, Aaron."

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