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Celebrities across the entertainment world are mourningAaron Carter, the former child star that released a 3X platinum album at just 13 years old, who was found dead on Saturday at 34.
The musician was discovered Saturday morning at his house in Lancaster, California, according to TMZ, who firstreportedthe news.
Carter, best known for his breakthrough LPAaron’s Party (Come Get It)and singles like “That’s How I Beat Shaq” and “I Want Candy,” was the younger brother of theBackstreet Boys' Nick Carter and got his start opening for the ensemble before appearing on programs likeLizzie McGuireand seeing the world on his own.
“Fame at a young age is often more a curse than a blessing and surviving it is not easy,” songwriter Diane Warren shared to Twitter. “RIP Aaron Carter.”
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As for those who knew Carter personally,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.”
“Incredibly sad about the passing of Aaron Carter. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family,“tweetedDisney alum Christy Carlson Romano.
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“Met Aaron Carter in 2018, funny, talented and cool. I felt that he was trying….he really was just trying to be happy. I’m sorry to hear of his passing.. Condolences to his family and fans,“tweetedLoni Love.
Later in his career, Carter begantaking on hip-hop to expand from his resume of teen pop, and fellow rapper Russ even shared some sentiments about the late musician.
“He just had his son. Now a boy is without a father and this man passed on far too young. Just a terrible tragedy of a day. RIP Aaron.”
source: people.com
