There are many questions that remain. Aaron Carter’s tragic deathHe was 34 years old. Many of his family members are still puzzled as to how the former teenage idol was discovered dead in his bathtub at home on November 5. A cause of death has not yet been determined, as his family — including Backstreet Boys’ Nick Carter — await toxicology results. However, the “I Want Candy”The singer was open about his addiction struggles in the past. Now, Aaron’s manager has opened up, explaining he saw his client just a couple of days before he died and felt like something was off.
Taylor Helgeson, who had been Aaron Carter’s manager for eight months, said they met up at a music studio to discuss Carter putting out a new album. Helgeson was taken aback by his client’s physical appearance, he told Page SixThat’s how the singer looked “thin” “extremely tired.”Manager:
He didn’t seem okay. Now, when I say that, I think it’s really important to kind of context that. He didn’t seem okay physically … [but] mentally, he was the most excited I’ve seen him in months. He was intelligent and was aware of what people wanted from him.
Taylor Helgeson said he was confused and concerned about Aaron Carter’s physical appearance, because it didn’t match up with his excitement for his Future projects.
Aaron Carter, however, was known to struggle with mental illness, and in 2019, the singer revealed that he’d been diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Raven-Symoné spoke about mental health when she sent condolences to Nick Carter and Aaron’s twin sister Angel after Aaron’s passing. The actress, who grew up in the same circles of pop stardom as Aaron in the early aughts, said it’s time to start focusing on mental health and “stop losing our youth to it.”
Nick Carter also alluded to his brother’s past issues in an Aaron Carter: An emotional tribute. They were able to a Complex relationshipAaron was able. Nick, make amendsPrior to his death, the older brother admitted that they had been on a difficult road. However, he said that his “love for him has never ever faded.” Nick also said he’d always hoped Aaron would be able “to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed.”
A deeper look into Aaron Carter’s state of mind might be revealed in the Memoir the singer wroteBefore his death. But, the book, titled Aaron Carter: An incomplete story of an incomplete life This book may never see the light. Despite a planned release date of November 15, the publisher chose to postpone the release after Carter’s publicist said the singer had changed his mind about doing the book while he was writing it. Releasing the book, the publicist said, would go against the late singer’s wishes.
Hilary Duff, who was with Aaron Carter in early 2000s and is now divorced. Her tribute was postedThe publishing company was brutally criticized by the ex-pop star. They were accused of trying. “capitalize on this tragedy”With “unverified clickbait.”
Aaron Carter’s death has left many questions unanswered and is still very painful. His family and friends will hopefully be able find closure and get answers.