The entertainment industry has unfortunately seen a number of tragic celebrity deaths, including that of Aaron Carter. Known for his emergence as a pop star in the late 90s/early 2000s, Carter died at the age of 34 just a few weeks ago. The sad news was met with a series of tributes from fans and celebrities who knew the late artist. Carter’s older brother, Nick also wrote a touching message following the demise of his brother. While this certainly hasn’t been the easiest time for Nick, he seems to be finding some solace as he posted about spending time with his family on vacation.
Like many of us, the Backstreet Boy was lucky enough to be with his family this Thanksgiving. The 42-year-old father of three shared a sweet post of his Instagram, and featured photos of him enjoying the holiday festivities with his wife, Lauren Kitt, and their little ones. In his caption, the singer said he was “pleased to spend quality time with all of his loved ones” and hoped his fans were able to do the same. Check out how the Carter family celebrated Turkey Day:
Few things truly compare to the joy of getting together with friends and family for a special occasion. These are the kind of moments that people tend to cherish as time goes by, and they certainly shouldn’t be taken for granted. And what his family has been through in the past two weeks, Nick Carter understands that better than most.
Aaron Carter’s body was found in the bathtub of his home in Lancaster, California on November 5th. After a neighbor called the police, homicide detectives were on the scene, and at the time of writing, an official cause of death has yet to be determined. The singer focused on several professional endeavors before he died, including a final TV project. Carter was also writing a memoir which was supposed to drop this month, however, following the backlash, the publishers decided to delay the release. Although he was busy, Carter’s manager said he didn’t look healthy in his last days.
After his brother’s death, Nick Carter opened up about their “complicated” relationship and expressed his hope that one day Aaron would “walk on a healthy path.” He also talked about how addiction and mental illness can have a negative impact on one’s life. Although the Carter brothers have had their ups and downs, Aaron’s rep confirmed that he and Nick were on good terms when he died.
Besides his brother, Aaron Carter was also honored by his fiancee, Melanie Martin, this Thanksgiving. Martin, who shared one-year-old son Prince with Carter, picked up a turkey (an annual task Carter would accomplish) and enjoyed it with her family. She and their son also continued their annual tradition of watching two of Carter’s favorite movies: Home alone and Iron Man.
While the loss of Aaron Carter will no doubt affect his loved ones, sentimental memories like these can provide some solace to move on. And more than likely, Nick Carter will continue to hold his brother close to his heart as he makes new memories with his family.