Aaron Carter: Pop Singer and Former Teen Idol Dies at 34

Aaron Carter was an American singer, rapper and actor who became a teen idol in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Born on December 7, 1987, in Tampa, Florida, he was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter.

He began his solo career in 1997 and opened for the Backstreet Boys on tour. His 2000 album Aaron's Party (Come Get It) sold more than three million copies in the U.S., and Oh Aaron went platinum in 2001. He made his Broadway debut in Seussical and finished fifth on Dancing with the Stars in 2009.

Carter spoke openly about the struggles he faced in adulthood, including with his mental health and substance use. His son was born in November 2021. He was found dead at his home in Lancaster, California, on November 5, 2022, at age 34. The coroner ruled his death an accidental drowning, with difluoroethane and alprazolam in his system. His final album, Blacklisted, was released two days later.

Achievements: Platinum album Oh Aaron (2001), Aaron's Party sold over three million copies (2000), Broadway debut in Seussical, fifth on Dancing with the Stars (2009).

Birth: December 7, 1987 - Tampa, Florida.

Profession: Singer, rapper and actor.

Interesting Facts: He toured with the Backstreet Boys as a young teenager. His brother Nick is a member of the group.