Backstreet Boy Nick Carter's Sister Bobbie Jean Carter Dies at 41
Bobbie Jean Carter, sister of Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter, passed away at the age of 41.
Alex Carter
- 2024-01-05
- Updated 03:42 PM ET
(NewsNibs) - Bobbie Jean "B.J." Carter, the older sister of Nick Carter, an internationally recognized member of the Backstreet Boys, died on December 23. The pop singer's sister was 41 years old at the time of her passing. According to sources close to the Carter family, the suspected cause of death is believed to be cardiac arrest. The sad news comes as the Carter family is still coping with the recent loss of Aaron Carter, brother to Bobbie Jean, who tragically passed away in November 2022 at the age of 34 due to an accidental drug overdose. Additionally, another sibling, Leslie Carter, similarly died from an accidental drug overdose in January 2012 when she was just 25 years old.
A Family's Ordeal
Jane Carter, the matriarch of the Carter family, provided a statement on her daughter Bobbie Jean's untimely demise through TMZ, conveying the family’s grief. The Carter siblings, including Angel Carter who is now 36, have faced multiple tragedies over the years. As they grapple with another profound loss, the family's statement did not disclose further details regarding funeral arrangements or other personal sentiments.
Anguish for the Youngest Generation
Bobbie Jean Carter is mourned by her 8-year-old daughter, Bella. The young child had previously endured the death of her father and now faces life without both her parents. The Carter family's hardship has deeply affected its members across generations, highlighting a series of grave and heartrending events that have befallen them over just a decade.
The loss of Bobbie Jean Carter has brought forth an outpouring of condolences from fans and fellow artists alike. While the family privately contends with their sorrow, the public spectacle of the Carter family's repeated encounters with tragedy illustrates the often-harrowingly public nature of personal loss for those in the spotlight.
