Aaron Charles Carter was an American singer, songwriter and actor.
He was born on December 7, 1987, in Tampa, Florida, and died on November 5, 2022, in Lancaster, California.
He was the younger brother of Nick Carter, a member of the Backstreet Boys.
Aaron Carter music career
Carter began his music career at the age of seven, after the formation of his brother’s group.
He released his self-titled debut album in 1997, at the age of nine, and it sold over a million copies worldwide.
He followed up with the albums Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) in 2000 and Another Earthquake in 2002.
All three albums were certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Carter also starred in several television shows and movies, including the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire and the film Free Willy 3: The Rescue.
He released his fourth and final studio album, L.O.V.E., in 2006.
Aaron Carter last moments
Before his death, Carter had been struggling with addiction and mental health issues.
He had been arrested several times for drug possession and disorderly conduct.
He also spoke openly about his struggles with anxiety and depression.
Aaron Carter cause of death
According to a copy of his autopsy, Carter’s death was caused by drowning.
He also died from the effects of alprazolam, a generic form of Xanax, and inhaling difluoroethane.
The manner of his death was ruled an accident by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner:
The first cause of death was cited as drowning and the second being difluoroethane alongside Xanax.
In November 2020, emergency authorities responded to a call regarding a suspicious death at Carter’s residence.
It was his live-in housekeeper who discovered Carter unresponsive in his home and called authorities.
What happened to Aaron Carter?
Carter died on November 5, 2022, at the age of 34.
His body was found in the bathtub of his home in Lancaster, California.
The cause of death was ruled an accident, and it was determined that Carter had died of drowning after taking Xanax.
Carter had a long history of mental health and addiction problems.
He had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, and he had struggled with drug and alcohol abuse.
In the months leading up to his death, he had made a number of erratic and disturbing public statements.
For instance, he claimed that he was being stalked by the Illuminati and that he had been possessed by a demon.
His death was met with an outpouring of grief from fans and friends alike.
