Aaron Carter death updates 2022 — Family believes cause of death ‘wasn’t intentional’ after singer dies at 34

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'Happy wife happy life'

Aaron Carter first went public with his former relationship in January 2020 when he shared a picture of the couple on Instagram.

He wrote at the time: “She loves me she loves me not, she woke me up from napping but I’m not complaining.”

In February, the singer hinted that things were getting serious when he referred to the lash bar owner as his “wife.”

He wrote: “Notice HER comes first always put your woman first before your own selfish needs. That’s what my daddy always taught me. Do right by your woman happy wife happy life.”

The couple then got engaged in June to show their commitment to each other.

Aaron filmed playing piano

A Twitter fan shared a TikTok clip of the late rapper playing the piano.

"I'm crying," the fan wrote.

"It's like he's playing for us all. This is beautiful. RIP Aaron Carter."

Aaron had suffered 100 seizures

The U.S Sun has previously reported that Aaron Carter had survived 100 seizures from a "dusting" addiction.

In his final interview with The U.S Sun, Aaron denied an opiod addiction and assured he was working to stay sober.

Fans send Melanie support on her TikTok video

Melanie Martin, Aaron Carter's fiancé  on TikTok crying.

Fans are sending her support and messages of love admist her loss.

One comment read, "He’s at peace now. He gave you the best gift to remember him by. Live for Aaron and prince. I know you’re hurting please drive safe."

Another stated, "my condolences🥺 I pray he has found peace. you tried to love him back to life and I'm sure he appreciated that."

Aaron's motivations to recover

In a prior interview with The U.S Sun, Aaron Carter revealed he wanted to get sober to be a better father.

He added he is not, "being that same like cocky sh**."

Carter also said, "Being a dad is the most important thing to me,"

"Just being domesticated and civilized and adulting and taking care of my responsibilities."

Aaron's recovery

Aaron explained in a social media live a few months ago that he hadn't relapsed but was checking into rehab to cope with his triggers.

He said, "I haven't had any relapses or anything like that, it's just triggers are big right now for me [and] I want my son back,"

"The main reason why I enrolled into Lionrock Recovery outpatient is to help with the weed."

Aaron’s heartbreaking confession

The music sensation was no stranger to tragedy – having lost his sister when she was just 25 as well as the sudden passing of his dad in May 2017.

Leslie Carter tragically passed away in 2012 from a drug overdose.

Just five years later, Aaron suddenly lost his dad at age 65 – months before his Us Weekly interview.

He has since admitted that he felt “responsible” for his family members’ deaths.

“I felt like I’d been responsible for the death of my sister, for the death of my dad, for my family falling apart,” a  said in a clip from 2019.

‘I would never do that’

The talented star tried to wean himself off Xanax, but “went into a very dark, depressed state and didn’t function normally,” he also claimed to The U.S. Sun.

“Some people need medications to function normally after they have f****ed up their brain huffing duster cans.”

Carter continued to assert that he has never attempted to be over-subscribed on medication as his prescriptions.

“I go through everything above board. Nothing ever off the streets, ever. I would never do that,” he insisted.

“I lost my sister to an accidental drug overdose so I would never do that.

I would never overtake my medication.”

'A different side to him'

Aaron's ex-girlfriend Lina Valentina shared memories of the singer on her Instagram of how he "should be remembered."

Fans are saying that Lina's story showed "a different side to him" as it showed a seemingly sober and healthy Aaron throughout their relationship.

Family heartache

The Carter family has dealt with its share of heartbreak in the past.

Leslie Carter was a singer songwriter from Florida and the third out of five children in the Carter family.

She passed away in January 2012 aged just 25.

Aaron missed rehab before death

Aaron Carter was in and out of therapy, and reported that he missed his last session, which was scheduled for Friday night.

The rehab facility reached out to Aaron's fiancée, Melanie Martin, to let her know that he was a no-show, and she shared the news of his passing.

The outlet noted that it was possible the 34-year-old missed his appointment because he may have already died.

Star openly shared mental health diagnosis

In a revealing interview with  in 2019, Aaron Carter openly discussed his diagnoses of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, manic depression, and anxiety.

During the interview series, Carter brought his pills to show the hosts and took a drug test.

Carter insisted he was sober but was on opioids due to a dental procedure.

Aaron dated Lindsey Lohan

When Aaron and Hilary temporarily called it off in 2002, the former started dating Mean Girls star Lindsay Lohan at the same time.

The dating timelines between all three coincided until Aaron and Hilary went their separate ways for good.

'Maybe that could have been me'

In a now-deleted interview on The Big Idea With Donny Deutsch, the Aaron's Party singer said of his romance with Hilary Duff: ";I started dating Hilary on my 13th birthday.

"I was dating her for like a year and a half and then I just got a little bored, so I went and started getting to know Lindsay, dating Lindsay."

Regarding his ex-girlfriend's subsequent relationships, Aaron told : "I’m really happy for her that she’s in a successful relationship and that she’s going to have a baby."

"Sometimes I think to myself, maybe that could have been me but it is what it is.

"It’s crazy, that’s ancient history now. She knows I will always love her."

Aaron dated Hilary Duff

In 2001, Aaron Carter began dating Lizzie McGuire actress Hilary Duff.

That year, Aaron even appeared in an episode of Hilary's aforementioned Disney Channel series.

The two teen sensations were in and out of their relationship for the next two years.

After calling it off and on a number of times, Aaron and Hilary hit splitsville in 2003.

Aaron’s friend reflects on tragic day

In an exclusive interview, Aaron’s devastated friend Gary Madatyan told  that he was “totally shocked” to hear the news of Aaron’s passing.

“I decided to drive to Lancaster and contacted Melanie. She said, ‘I need you by my side’.

“I drove there, we hugged and cried. Melanie wanted me and her to say goodbye to him, to his body, but the sheriffs said it wasn’t a good idea because of its condition.

“We heard he had been dead in the tub for at least a couple of hours. We didn’t get into the house until after the body was taken out.

“I have been into the house before, it was terrible walking inside again. Melanie was in a lot of pain.

“She was crying and sobbing, it was so hard for her, my heart broke for her.

“It was all so shocking, we could not believe it. We hugged and I tried to comfort her. She looked in the bathroom and started crying when she saw the bath.

“The water in the bath was green. It was just horrible, thinking he had died there alone.”

Fiancée did not see Aaron’s body

In an exclusive interview, Aaron’s devastated friend Gary Madatyan told  how he rushed to the scene after receiving a text from the star’s on-off fiancee Melanie Martin, 30, saying, “I need you by my side”.

Melanie had wanted to see Aaron’s body to say goodbye, but officers at the scene told her it “wasn’t a good idea” due to its condition, Gary claimed.

But because they were so close to him, she and Gary were allowed into the property.

Melanie broke down when she saw the bath filled with water and a solitary scented candle by the side of the tub, he said.

Aaron’s clothes, including a gray hoodie and a white beanie with “Love” written on it, were still on the bathroom floor at the $800,000 seven-bed four-bath home, Gary added.

Pulled over for DUI last week 

Aaron Carter’s death comes a few days after he was pulled over for suspicion of a DUI. 

 reported Wednesday the singer was pulled over on Tuesday while driving an RV.

Melanie Martin mourns, continued

Aaron’s baby mama later shared a statement on the tragedy.

She told : “My fiancé Aaron Carter has passed away. I love Aaron with all my heart and it’s going to be a journey to raise a son without a father.

“Please respect the privacy of my family as we come to terms with the loss of someone we love greatly.

“We are still in the process of accepting this unfortunate reality. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.”

Melanie Martin mourns

Hours after the tragic news broke, Melanie posted a two-second clip of her crying on TikTok.

The mother-of-one was raw with emotion as she recorded herself while driving.

She was also pictured at the scene of Aaron’s house minutes later as she sobbed hysterically while being consoled by friends.

Melanie wore a teal velvet tracksuit, looking distraught while covering up her crying eyes with sunglasses.

Eerie prediction

Aaron Carter’s fiancée Melanie Martin appeared to predict the singer’s death just days before he was found dead.

Melanie, 30, is said to have told the troubled star that he was “going to die” in an eerie video recorded last week.

The encounter happened during an Instagram Live where Aaron read his fiancée’s words out loud while reading her text messages.

“All I did was protect that girl, all I did,” he said while reading the messages.

The exchange continued as Aaron shared: “She just told me that ‘you are going to die.’ Wow.”

Aaron Carter early years

Aaron was the younger brother of Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter.

Hailing from Tampa, Florida, Aaron debuted in the late 1990s as a pop singer-turned-sensation.

During his teens, Aaron opened shows for the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears – he signed his first record deal aged nine.

Hilary Duff pays tribute to Aaron Carter

The Lizzie McGuire actress, who began dating Aaron in 2001 when they were both 13 years old, has penned an emotional tribute to her ex-boyfriend following the news of his death.

She wrote in a touching Instagram post: “For Aaron – I’m deeply sorry that life was so hard for you and that you had to struggle in front of the whole world.

“You had a charm that was absolutely effervescent… boy did my teenage self love you dearly. 

“Sending love to your family at this time. Rest easy.”

Who is Angel Carter?

Angel was born on December 7, 1987, in Tampa Florida.

As well as being the twin sister of Aaron she is also the sister of Nick Carter, Bobbie Jean Carter and Leslie Carter.

Once a former model, she went on to become an interior designer after the death of her sister Leslie and dad Bob.

Angel is older than Aaron by a few minutes