Aaron Carter Found Dead in the Bathtub

Aaron Carter, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter and a former child pop singer, has died.

Image Credit: Instagram @aaroncarter

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said they responded to a call for aid at Carter's home in Lancaster, California, on Saturday morning.

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Sources said Aaron Carter was found dead in the bathtub, although the cause of death is not known.

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Carter, who rose to prominence as a child with hits like "I Want Candy" and "Crush on You," is survived by his 11-month-old son, Prince.

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"Aaron Carter," the singer's debut studio album, was released in 1997, and he opened for the Backstreet Boys earlier that year.

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Carter was also well-known for his roles in Disney Channel shows such as "Lizzie McGuire."

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He also appeared on his family's reality show, "House of Carters," which aired on E! Entertainment Television.

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In 2017, the singer received an outpouring of support and love from fans and other celebrities.

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In a 2019 episode of "The Doctors," the singer discussed his battle with multiple mental health issues.

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Later, in an interview, the singer stated that he does not drink and denies having a drug problem.

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