American rapper and actor Aaron Carter has died at the age of 34, TMZ reports.
The Crazy Little Party Girl singer, who shot to fame when he was just a pre-teen was reportedly found dead on Saturday (November 5) at his house in Lancaster, California.
TMZ have reported that sources have told them that “Aaron’s body was found in his bathtub”.
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The American publication also reports that homicide detectives “have been dispatched to the scene”, and although detectives will attend the scene, currently there is no evidence of foul play.
It is standard procedure for detectives to investigate such scenes.
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The publication obtained a picture of cop cars and uniformed officers attending the scene.
Daily Star has contacted Aaron’s representative for comment.
Throughout his career, Aaron released four studio albums and saw huge success with his self-titled debut album aged just nine.
After huge success in the music industry, he became a regular on Nickelodeon, starring in shows like All That and providing the soundtrack to Jimmy Neutron.
His older brother Nick Carter is also a famous face as a member of the Backstreet Boys, and Aaron toured with the hit boyband during their heyday.
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In 2009 the popstar-turned-rapper competed in America’s alternative to Strictly Come Dancing, which is called Dancing with the Stars.
He was partnered with professional dancer Karina Smirnoff and the pair finished fifth place in the competition.
Aaron had suffered some health issues throughout his life, and in 2017 he appeared on US show The Doctors where he discussed the public attention generated by his gaunt appearance and drug-related arrests.
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After having some rigorous tests, it was revealed that Aaron was not suffering from cancer or any sexually transmitted disease, but he did have a candida infection – which is often a sign of a weakened immune system.
Testing positive for “a mixture of benzodiazepines with opiates”, he also discovered that he was malnourished and underweight.
Advised to enter a drug rehabilitation programme, he admitted himself to a Malibu treatment centre.
In 2018 he revealed that his weight had improved.
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Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
