Nick Carteris mourning the loss of his brother, Aaron Carter.
TheBackstreet Boysmember, 42, posted his heartbreak on social media Sunday, following the news Aarondied Saturdayat the age of 34.
Nick posted several throwback photos of the brothers in their youth with a lengthy caption on Instagram.
“My heart has been broken today,” the post began. “Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded. I have always held onto the hope, that he would somehow, someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed.”
Aaron and Nick had a tumultuous relationship over the years before the singer’s death.
Back in 2019, Nick announced that he and sister Angel had filed for a restraining order against Aaron, saying in a statement that Aaron allegedly harbored “intentions of killing my wife and unborn child.”
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“After careful consideration, my sister Angel and I regret that we were required to seek a restraining order against our brother Aaron today,” Nickwroteat the time. “We were left with no choice, but to take every measure possible to protect ourselves and our family.”
Nick added that he still loved Aaron and hoped he would get “the proper treatment he needs before any harm comes to himself or anyone else.”
Nick (left) and Aaron Carter.Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images
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Aaronreacted to the restraining orderon Twitter that same day, sharing, “So my brother just got a restraining order against me. And I was just served lol.”
“Take care. @NickCarter we’re done for life,” he continued. “I haven’t seen him in four years. And I don’t intend to … I am astounded at the accusations being made against me, and I do not wish harm to anyone, especially my family.”
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His early hits included “Aaron’s Party (Come Get It),” “That’s How I Beat Shaq” and his cover of The Strangeloves' “I Want Candy.” Aaron opened on tour for the Backstreet Boys andBritney Spearsbefore embarking on his first solo tour in 2000.
Aaron appeared alongside Nick and their three siblings Bobbie Jean, Leslie and Angel in their short-lived 2006 E! reality showHouse of Carters, and he competed on season 9 ofDancing with the Starsin 2009, coming in 5th with partnerKarina Smirnoff.
In recent years, Aaron pivoted to rap and released his fifth and final studio albumLØVËin 2018, 16 years after his previous album.
The young multi-hyphenate was also an actor, appearing as himself in such shows asLizzie McGuireandSabrina the Teenage Witch, as well as roles in7th Heavenand the moviesFat Albert,PopstarandSupercross.
Additionally, he made his Broadway debut alongsideJoJoinSeussical the Musicalback in 2001, and he appeared in a 2011 Off-Broadway production ofThe Fantasticks.
His death came as fans across the internet, and famous faces alike,mourned the losson social media.
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“Fame at a young age is often more a curse than a blessing and surviving it is not easy,” songwriter Dianne Warren shared on Twitter. “RIP Aaron Carter.”
One Tree Hillactor Tyler Hilton wrote that the news was “heartbreaking” after knowing Carter “for years” and taking a liking to him. Hilton and Carter toured together as part of thePop2K Tourin 2019, and Hilton even playedCarter’s hit “I Want Candy” along with himon stage.
“Known him for years and always really liked him, he was warm and really funny,” Hilton shared on Twitter. “Loved putting on a show and he was good at it. I’ll find some pics of us and post more later… damn RIP budddd.”
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“Incredibly sad about the passing of Aaron Carter. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family,“tweetedDisney alum Christy Carlson Romano.
source: people.com
