- Aaron Carter, the former child star and singer, died on Saturday at the age of 34.
- In recent years, he and his family had discussed his mental-health issues and addiction battles.
Aaron Carter was in the process of selling his home and starting a "new chapter" for himself and his family before his death.
A representative from Carter's management company confirmed to Insider that Carter, a former child star and singer, had died. He was 34.
TMZ, citing multiple unnamed law-enforcement sources, reported that Carter's body was found in his bath at his home in California on Saturday. Carter's fiancée, Melanie Martin, also confirmed the news to the Associated Press in a statement Saturday evening. "We are still in the process of accepting this unfortunate reality," Martin, who shared a son with Carter, said. "Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated."
But just over a week before his death, Carter tweeted about plans to sell his house and turn over a new leaf for himself and his family.
—AARON CARTER (@aaroncarter) October 29, 2022
"Selling my 2nd home. Real estate has been super good to me. Ready for a new chapter in my 3rd home which I plan on staying to make a beautiful life for my family," he tweeted on October 29. "This year has been super tough but I've learned so much. Thanks for the support everyone."
As Insider previously reported, Carter, who was best known for his hit rendition of "I Want Candy," had long struggled with his mental health and addiction. In a 2019 episode of "The Doctors," he revealed that he had been diagnosed and was taking medications for dissociative-identity disorder, schizophrenia, and acute anxiety, People magazine reported.