Nick Carter Mourns the Loss of Sister Bobbie Jean
Singer Nick Carter is grieving the unexpected loss of his sister, Bobbie Jean "B.J." Carter, who passed away at age 41.
Charlie Kennedy
- 2024-01-05
- Updated 04:03 PM ET
(NewsNibs) - Bobbie Jean "B.J." Carter, the elder sister of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, passed away on December 23. At just 41 years old, her sudden departure has left the Carter family in mourning. Nick Carter took to social media on January 4 to pay tribute to his late sister, expressing his sorrow and reflecting on the memories shared. Angel Carter, another sister of B.J., also shared her condolences in a heartfelt tribute posted online on December 24. The Carter family, shaken by their loss, suspects that Bobbie Jean Carter may have died from cardiac arrest, as relayed by their mother, Jane Carter, who reported the death to TMZ.
Past Tragedies Strike the Carter Family
The demise of Bobbie Jean Carter comes shortly after the family experienced the loss of another sibling, Aaron Carter. Aaron, a former child pop star, died at age 34 in November 2022 due to an accidental drug overdose, echoing a similar tragedy that befell their sister Leslie Carter in January 2012. Leslie was 25 years old when she too passed away from an overdose. These successive losses underscore the series of personal tragedies that have impacted the Carter family over the years.
B.J. Carter's Legacy Lives On Through Her Daughter
Bobbie Jean Carter's untimely death brings additional heartache to her young daughter, 8-year-old Bella, who had previously lost her father. Now orphaned, Bella remains a living testament to her mother's legacy and will continue to be cared for by surviving family members, including her Uncle Nick and Aunt Angel Carter. The family has yet to release any statements regarding the funeral arrangements or memorial services for Bobbie Jean Carter.
As the Carter family confronts the harsh reality of another loss, they unite in their shared grief and memories of Bobbie Jean. In the public tributes by her siblings, a picture is painted of a beloved sister whose life touched many, leaving a void in the hearts of her close-knit family and all who knew her.
