Aaron Carter dies at 34, authorities investigating cause | Nightline 

From an ex-addict, it makes me so sad to see how people show up after one has already died, but when alive, addicts get treated like disgusting creatures and made fun of. Rip Aaron, I hoped so badly you would pull out of it

He was a sweet, sensitive, loving child who wore his heart on his sleeve and all he wanted was his mom to love him as a mom, not a manager. He was used & exploited, then discarded. He had no protection, unconditional love or guidance & found cold comfort in drugs. I’m sorry Aaron. You were so talented & deserved better. I wish people had more compassion.

I have been in recovery for almost 2 years now. My heart goes out to his family. There is hope for any addict.

He was treated like a cash cow by his parents, and they stole his hard earned money for the luxurious lifestyle, and had him pay their huge debts during his best young adult years. He turned to drugs under anxiety and never fully recovered from it. That’s why his life was ruined.

I feel so bad for him, I think Aaron is a clear example that kids should never have to deal with the pressure of fame, even if in the future they find a lot of money and happiness, the traumas, and pressure and fake friends they do when little really not worth it. Now that AI and digital effects are improving so much, we should find a way to stop bringing little kids to fame, and wait until they are adults and can make their own decisions.

He was making turbulent headlines in the past few years but even with that I still had empathy for him because he spoke & acted so out of it that you knew it was serious. Sad

He was my childhood crush. I closely followed his career through all the stages of his life. I am in shock, he was a sweet tortured soul. Rest in peace, Aaron Charles Carter ❤️🕊️

Nick and Aaron Carter's sister Leslie also had problems with addiction and died from an overdose in 2012. it's so unbelievably tragic.

This is so heartbreaking, Aaron was part of my childhood and I always thought he was such a sweet soul with a bubbly personality. I can’t even imagine everything that he’s been through, I hope he finally found peace now 🕊 🙏

Its so sad how many child celebs turn to drugs to cope and end up dying young. So sorry to his family and friends

I lost my older brother through mental illness I wrote a song about him called oh brother which I sung at his funeral, man it is so hard when we lose someone we love. Whether he or she is well known or not. Love and support eachother and talk about him, think about the good times is the only way through. God bless you Aaron x

He still needed to be a daddy. Please don't hesitate to get help. Addiction was a monster that Aaron couldn't beat. My heart goes out to his family

I remember talking to Aaron in DM's, he was always so sweet to me. I never got to meet him in person and always hoped I would. RIP Aaron.

All he ever wanted was love, all he ever received was hate and exploitation. RIP Aaron

This news absolutely breaks my heart. Aaron was a HUGE part of my childhood and I have vivid, happy memories dancing around in my mom's family room to his music videos as a kid. He was such a talented cutie pie and I'm devastated that life hit him so hard. I struggle a lot with mental health myself but his struggles combined with addiction must have been hell to endure. I just hope he knows how loved he was and still is to this day. Rest in peace

I'm so sorry to learn that his tragic journey ended this way. I listened to him in an interview quite a while back, and my heart broke for him. The pain he was dealing with was so evident in his eyes, in his voice, in his appearance. Such a young life, gone too soon. RIP, knowing that so many hearts are weeping right now...

So sad, As someone whose in recovery I wish he could have found this beautiful life after addiction. Rip Aaron, I’m so glad you’re at peace.

I’ll always remember dancing around to his music in 7/8th grade with my best friend, who was obsessed with him and had his posters on her walls. Happy memories. Love you Aaron, my heart stings for you and I pray you’re at peace now.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

So sad, they are loved by millions of strangers and they feel so lonely. I'm sorry for your pain 🙏🏽❤️

It's unthinkable where his life has come to, extremely heartbreaking,he will remain alive in our hearts forever 💔

His last video on Reddit shows his state before it happened. Sadly, if he was fresh out of rehab and he relapsed, that is what got him. It usually does 😔 They think they have the same tolerance as when they got clean. That's why they need a close support group. The relapse is deadly.

Rip Aaron 😢❤ he was like the Justin Bieber of my time, such sad news. Prayers for his family and loved ones.

He seems like a very honest, decent person. I never heard him cursing anyone out, he never acted like an ass. My heart breaks for his child and those who loved him. Poor baby will never get to know his father in person.

This really breaks my heart R.i.P Aaron Carter 😢

so sad. he was still so young with his whole life ahead of him. My condolences to his loved ones.

Aaron actually sang age appropriate songs.

So sad. Sending love, light, and prayers to him and his loved ones.

I'm from Poland, I'm a stranger and I live on a different continent, my sister and I were big fans of Backstreet Boys, I didn't listen to Aron's music, but his death touched me a lot. I am his age and have been struggling with bipolar depression for the last 20 years. I know what it means to be mentally ill and struggle with pain and loneliness practically all my life. Plus, like Aron, I come from a rather privileged family, I've always had a comfortable life in terms of money&stability thanks to my hard-working parents, but depression doesn't choose - rich or poor, it can happen to anyone. This is what the public still doesn't fully understand. My depression is severe, clinical, and genetic. Unfortunately, my family has a history of various mental illnesses. So I understand what Aron went through. Mental illnesses are slow killers, many people turn to drugs and alcohol to ease their pain. Today my thoughts go to Aron and his whole family. Rest in peace, I know you've suffered a lot, but now I hope your soul has finally found eternal happiness. ♥

Aaron Carter was my idol and one month up to his passing I wrote him on Twitter and told him some “inspiring words” to get through the day because of how badly he was being bullied. He retweeted my post. Cyber bullying is never ok! 😢 He truly cared about his fans and we cared about him. 𝗥.𝗜.𝗣. 𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 👑🥺 Not one soul went unnoticed when Aaron walked in the room. He made a nobody feel like a somebody. That’s human in my book. ❤️

I'm not a fan of his music, but boy do I get a sense of nostalgia watching the old clips of him. I grew up as a child in 1999-2001 and knowing that he's dead is a reminder that those happy days are at an end.

It truly makes me sad that he seemed to face his demons alone. My daughter grew up loving Aaron. We'd listen to him all the time. My heart breaks for what he went thru that no one knew about. It's lonely. I suffer from anxiety, panic attacks an depression an fighting these everyday is a struggle. Unless you've been in his shoes no one can understand. I watched the live feed he did just hours before or the day before, where people were putting him down. It was a shame. He was so polite about it an moved on. He will surely be missed❤️❤️

If you have an addict in your family just tell them you love them and what they can be proud of. Tell them about all the good that's inside them and shines through. It's easy to focus on the negative when someone is struggling with addiction but they need your kind words more than anything when they are at their lowest. Especially men, they never get any compliments and they need them too.

So many nasty comments, our society has lost empathy for others. When people like Aaron are at the top everyone is looking out for him, when they fall for any situation people treat them as if they didn't exist and focus only on their mistakes, in the last lives that Aaron did I could see such horrible comments full of hate against him, comments that instead of uplifting and giving hope were the opposite. Fly high Aaron and rest in peace, you are and will remain my idol.

Gone far too soon, I pray Aaron is at peace now, prayers for his family. 🙏🕯️🖤💔

I felt so bad for this kid. Life dealt him such horrible cards. He was obviously struggling and just needed someone to just...talk to. No one barely cared until he passed away. All of the sudden every one cares now? Be at peace now, Aaron. You were part of my childhood - thank you.

Depression and addiction is a horribleness where you don't know how to get back up again even with support. Vicious and lonely world.

We'll miss u Aaron!! It was very hard to see u go down the path u did, and as your fans we wanted to see u overcome those obstacles that u faced with overtime. My sincere condolences and prayers to your family!🙏

So sad. Such a handsome & extremely talented person, yet negativity from uncompassionate people that add fuel to his insecurities, drug addiction & anxieties and depression.

We all saw this coming but we just didn't know when, until now!... Aaron Carter, struggled heavily with his addiction and battled many demons. His fight is over and may he find the peace, comfort & love he was always searching for!.... 🕊

So sad that substance abuse has destroyed so many people in his family. He deserved a better life.. RIP Aaron

People should never be treated like commodities, but with young entertainers, it happens all too often. Although AC struggled throughout his life, from what I’ve read, he was a sensitive soul, kind soul. Treasure those you love, and treat them well.

R.i.p Aaron addiction is hard I've been there it's so so hard to fight.... Sending so much love to your son and your family ❣️❣️❣️

For every Justin Timberlake and just a hand full of child stars growing up well, we have thousands of other ones whose lives are nothing short of a tragedy: Leif Garret, Michael Jackson, Macauley, Britney, Aaron and the list goes on and on. When will parents stop projecting their dreams onto their kids and stop treating them like a cash cow?! Such a good looking, great hearted kid. May you rest in God’s arms Aaron.

Absolutely heartbreaking!RIP now Aaron.Your pain is over.💔🙏

So sad, gone too young. 😢 RIP Aaron🙏

Being famous as bad as most want to be can definitely be your worst nightmare, appreciate the life and privacy you have! Rip legend

This one hurt. I grew up listening to him. His life was cut short. He had a difficult life after his career ended. He had all his money stolen. If that had never happened, and he actually had his millions, he could've lived a comfortable life, and things might've been different.

Dead folks receive more flowers than the living, because regret is stronger than gratitude. R.I.P. Bro. I wasn't a fan, but i saw u discussing addiction a year or 2 back. It hit me hard. I didn't know you, but i understand what you went through. Respect homie. Rest easy now.

A beautiful tribute to a life cut way too short. RIP Aaron.

I hate how people never get their flowers while theyre here. Its always when theyre gone or die young. Smh .. Aaron fought hard but he was so sick. Maybe if he got that validation he sought after so badly he would have recovered. RIP Aaron, I will never forget seeing you in concert in my little hometown when I was a kid 💔

Even tho he's aged and all grown up, I still call him KID. REST IN PEACE AARON 💐💐💐💐💐

No more pain young man. May you rest in peace...🙏🙏🙏

So sad ! :( I loved him SOO much when I was a kid . It’s crazy what his life turned out to be . Addiction is no joke !

He's sure going to be missed, my condolences to his Family. So many are leaving us early, now. RIP AARON

I remember him being on some programme it was called something like family boot camp… and his mother somehow made him feel bad a lot. He was talking about his challenges with being famous and she said ‘it was not as if you were in NSYNC or anything’. Very hard, but part of me is maybe glad he is released from all this nonsense he had to go through. People are very judgemental of people with any type of problem let alone a drug problem so I hope that he has found peace and much nicer people where he is 🎉

RIP Aaron. Maaaan. These days is just not the same anymore.

Very sad. He was in alot of pain in life. Struggling with addictions and likely mental issues as well. Prayers to his family for their loss. He is at peace 🙏

It’s a shame because he was only 34… I’m 30 and feel like my life is still just beginning. I can’t imagine.

Rip Aaron ❤ no more pain or suffering... now Your true peaceful life can begin

So incredibly sad 🥺💔 All he wanted was love & acceptance, but was met with bullying and cruelty. He was a true authentic talent, but not many supported him or gave his music a chance🥺 I'm grateful I got to meet him a few times and spend time with him. We used to dm & text as well. I'm not saying he was perfect by any means.. He struggled with addiction, pain and trauma from childhood & adulthood that affected his mental health, and at times, caused him to lash out & self destruct. But put yourself in shoes... He got attacked and bullied by hundreds of people daily. Could you handle that without getting angry and acting out at times? I know I couldn't. He was stronger than most! He didn't deserve any of it!! Mental health and addiction are both a DISEASE!! Where's all the bullies & trolls at now?!? It's truly disgusting that we as a collective, only show love & compassion in death, instead of in life, when the person needs it the most!! If you supported him, then please don't take offense & include yourself in this. Thank you to those who always showed him love and compassion!❤I pray he's found the peace he was so desperately searching for here in life, on the other side ❤🕊🙏 My heart goes out to his son who will never get to know his father 💔🙏 Love you always Aaron!❤ #ripaaroncarter #aaroncarter #mentalhealrh #addiction

So sorry for his family, fiance and precious one year old child. It is so dificult when your brain is hijacked by addiction.

I’m so sorry about all he endured

This is so sad. My daughter grew up listening to his CDs. He seemed so honest on the doctors. He just really wanted to help his brother never supported him. It seems he didn’t have the support he needed. It’s so sad I really like the kid real good looking kid, and honest with so many mental health problems and drug issues but he did want help. I believe that he just didn’t have the support like a lot of people die in this world that really need it.😢

This reminds me of Whitney's and her daughter death, both also high in the bathtub. Very sad what addiction can lead to. It's better to just not try it in the first place, never know what that temporary fun can lead to.

I hope you've found peace Aaron. With Leslie and your dad. You are loved, always.

It breaks my heart every time I hear another baby has to live without a dad. As someone who dad passed away 4 months after there first birthday it sucks and it's hard. All I got is stories other told me. It's going to be tougher for that little boy. His family going to tell him all good things. Once he starts using internet and understanding what he is reading or listening too. I can't imagine how tough that will be.

Rest in peace ... now you are in peace and thank you for those memories. my condolences to his families, friends and fans .

One year old kid in the wings… Horrible. I’ve heard people were telling him on a live stream to end his own life. If that’s true, those people should be held accountable. That’s not cruelly telling somebody to shove it. That’s never something you say to somebody in extremis. The dude had enough going on, it was all public. It was clearly on his mind… so sick. All of it.

Don't know this person but reminds me of a nephew I have. Drug + alcohol addict; goes through seasons where he cleans up then times he slips up. Tried helping him in so many ways, got him an apartment, a job, gave him books to read, life advise, invited him over to the hose for diner, but he just doesn't get it. I've had to give up on him in the last two years as it was affecting my marriage and finances. I've learned to allow people to be happy, the way they know how to be happy.

Moral of the story Just Say nooo to drugs please

I decided to stop taking pain pills myself 7 days ago it's so hard I don't want to die ,I've secluded myself away from everyone hoping to see my son again clean

I never knew him or his family but I heard about this today ik I'm late. This is really sad...people need to treat ppl with respect u don't know what they r going through..poor young one💔

What in the world!? I loved listening to his songs especially in Jimmy Neutron! I cannot believe this happened? Why does this happen to good songwriters and singers? Until we meet again Aaron Carter.

dealing with pain is never easy, I go into a clinic depression, someone else drinks and some others are huffing etc. Please talk to your loved ones if they are struggling. Aaron was not ready, he & Melanie lost custody of his son and even that didn't made him go to Rehab. Yes, he was in an outpatient program but that is an absolute no-go when you are an addict because you sleep at home and have all the access. The thing is no-one can do it for him, he has to do it and WANNA do it, I know what I am talking about. R.I.P. Aaron 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

Imagine if he grew up on a farm with his family in a small town and Nick never joined the Backstreet Boys. He'd probably be alive and fine. The Hollywood machine eats the minds of children and spits them out like nothing happened. Was really rooting for him but I wasn't holding my breath. R.I.P. dude.

No, so sad. Aaron Praying you rest. such a talent gone so soon. My family is living through a similar reality with a good young man struggling with addiction. WE HAVE TO HAVE THE CONVERSATION, people.

So sad watching the vibrancy when he was young… drugs and living in his brothers shadow and never feeling like he was “enough” ultimately killed him… so very sad 😢

Addiction takes another amazing person, RIP Aaron.😢

Thank you for using a respectful picture of him, ABC News. ❤ If no one has seen House of Carters, you should. It will show you Nick and Aaron’s relationship and it’s unscripted. It was a good show back in the day!

I know how hard it is to be fighting a mental illness as so many others. Know that feelings to. May u rest in peace aaron ur fans love u deeply ❤️

So sad 🥺 idk what he went through but you can tell he suffered from alot and couldn't handle the hurt and the drugs never took the pain away either 😢 I'm sorry Aaron for what or whoever lead you down such a rough road and that you never got to heal like you deserved to may you be at peace now and free of all burdens and worldly weight, rip 👋🏼

It's to bad that his death has brought out the feelings of his Family, its really sad he died not knowing their true feelings how they loved him and are going to miss him , I love you are the three most powerful words a person could ever say Never use them loosely! Say those words more often Somebody needs to hear them " R I P Aaron Carter 🎈

man ima miss his lives him talking to his chat interacting ..It's so hard to believe he really passed away😢

May he forever rest in perfect peace sending my thoughts prayers and love all the way from England United Kingdom to his family and everyone else who knew him

I can really relate to how the world basically treated him like nothing because of his struggles .. yet how it’s all love after his death . People should be ashamed and need to change the behavior of adult bullying and if u don’t believe people bullied him with words see his last video before death

My heart is so broken! I wonder if his siblings break their restraining orders to go to a funeral for a family member they outcasted years ago. It's only in his death do they say they loved him. Did they tell him this all the time? Did he know how they felt about him? I'm so pissed off about this whole thing!

I'll be honest I was one of those people clowning on him with my friends and just kind of seeing him as a joke. Now that he's dead it's really made me look back at that and it's not funny anymore. Never should have looked at it that way. I always just assumed he'd eventually get better and make some sort of comeback but, guess that won't happen now. For what it's worth I really did think he was cool back in the day. Damn shame he spiraled out of control. At least he's at peace now and everything is good where he's at. RIP

R.I.P. Aaron Carter. The beloved singer who worked on the soundtrack for the wonderful animated movie Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius has passed away at just 34 years old. I’m a 27 year-old young man with Cerebral Palsy. I don’t like hearing stories like this because nobody knows how much time we have on Earth and I have career aspirations as an entertainment journalist and actor to achieve. I want to book work for Pepsi commercials and family movies like Toy Story and Sonic The Hedgehog 2. However, my grandma always said that young celebrities have difficulty dealing with the setbacks of fame because they achieved so much success when they were younger. I understand why I’m still waiting to achieve my dreams as I currently finish up my Bachelor’s Degree in Film and Video Arts Production from Bridgewater State University.

I watched some of his instagram live & wow- it was beyond sad to watch him nonchalantly huffing. One really good quality about him was his honesty . His heart was in the right place but his body and mind were heading towards deterioration. I have to wonder ~ why didn't his large family interact with him and support him ? Aaron was clearly very sick and not one person pushed him to seek help..

Dual diagnosis is hell... R.I.P.

Sad, I’ve been listening to him since many years ago. RIP

Listen to his love album which he wrote and produced. Really good album.. so much potential and had such a kind heart. He really just wanted to be loved.

Most men get their first bouquet of flowers at their funeral. :( Rip Aaron.

SAD FOR THE MUSIC INDUSTRY....😭😭😭 REST IN PEACE AARON.... YO!🙏🏻

As a former record reviewer for 4 publications in usa and Canada, I thought his latest song you played was pretty well done. I'm sorry to his family, Friends and fans.

Loved his songs as a little girl and remembered attending a concert of his with my friends 😢

Drugs didn't kill him it's the people around him and the people who keeps on bashing him despite the things that he did to recover from being destroyed.. Drugs is just an instrument but in reality those voices, comments and actions pushed him to take his life..

Drug's always drugs ,but you won't hear take drugs off the streets.

My heart is broken, for his family, I lost my son, Kenneth, July 2020, to an OD. It's Hell!

So heartbreaking... loved Aaron like a nephew.😢