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Tributes have been paid to Aaron Carter, the former child star who was found dead at his home in southern California at the age of 34 on Saturday.
Carter, brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, began performing at the age of seven and released his self-titled debut album in 1997 when he was nine. He had two UK top 10 hits with Crush On You and Crazy Little Party Girl.
His death is currently being investigated, according to his family, who asked for privacy until further information is available. “We cannot express the outpouring of love coming in,” a statement added.
According to Los Angeles county police, officers attended Carter’s residence in Lancaster, California, on Saturday and found him dead.
The late singer became a global phenomenon following his second album, Aaron’s Party (Come Get It), which was released in 2000, went triple platinum and featured the singles I Want Candy, Aaron’s Party (Come Get It) and That’s How I Beat Shaq.
Carter also supported the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears before he transitioned to making rap music and shed his child star image with a number of face tattoos.
His acting career also included appearances on the Disney Channel series Lizzie McGuire and the Broadway musical Seussical, as well as stints on the reality TV programmes Dancing With the Stars and House of Carters.
But the singer had several run-ins with the authorities over drugs possession and reckless driving.
