In a tragic turn of events for the Carter family, Bobbie Jean Carter, known as the sister of renowned singers Nick and the late Aaron Carter, passed away at the age of 41.
Based in Florida, Bobbie Jean, a former makeup artist who featured on the Carter family’s 2006 E! reality show, breathed her last on Saturday, 23rd December. This heartbreaking incident unfolds just a year after the untimely demise of former child star Aaron in 2022 due to an accidental drug overdose. Additionally, the family had previously mourned the loss of another sibling, Leslie Carter, in 2012, under similar circumstances.
TMZ confirmed Bobbie Jean’s demise, with her grief-stricken mother, Jane, urging for privacy during these trying times. “I’m devastated by the sudden loss of my daughter, Bobbie Jean. This marks an unprecedented third tragedy for our family,” Jane expressed, highlighting the profound impact on Bobbie Jean’s eight-year-old daughter, Bella, who has already faced immense loss.
While an official cause of death remains undisclosed, People indicates that the family suspects Bobbie Jean suffered a cardiac arrest.
While her siblings basked in the limelight during their early years, Bobbie Jean maintained a relatively private life, focusing on raising her daughter. Her professional journey included roles as a wardrobe stylist and makeup artist, notably contributing to Aaron’s tours during the early 2000s. Moreover, her appearances on the family’s reality series, House of Carters, shed light on her battles with addiction and substance abuse.
Earlier this year, Bobbie Jean made headlines due to an alleged incident involving theft from a craft store and the possession of Fentanyl.
The Carter siblings, particularly Nick and Aaron, have carved significant niches in the music industry. Nick’s illustrious career began as a solo artist during his teenage years, eventually joining the iconic Backstreet Boys at a tender age. Meanwhile, Aaron’s musical journey gained momentum after opening for the Backstreet Boys in 1997 and subsequently releasing his self-titled debut album, which achieved triple platinum status by 2000.
Aaron’s passing in 2022 led to subsequent legal actions, with his fiancée, Melanie Martin, initiating a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of their two-year-old son, Princeton Lyric Carter, pointing fingers at medical professionals and pharmacies for their alleged roles in the tragedy.
