The Tragic Story of Aaron Carter and His Family: A Deep Dive into the Lives of His Parents
Who are Aaron Carter’s parents?
On January 28, 1980, Jane Spaulding and Robert “Bob” Carter welcomed their first son Nick Carter. Backstreet Boys member Nick is the first of Jane and Robert’s five children together. The former married couple is also parents to twins Aaron Carter and Angel and their late daughters Leslie and Bobbie Jean. Robert, who suddenly died in 2017, was also a father to Aaron’s older sister Virginia “Ginger” Carter from his first marriage. After his divorce from Jane, Robert fathered one more son named Kaden Brent Carter.
The Tragic Loss of Leslie and Aaron Carter’s Death
On January 31, 2012, Jane and Bob’s daughter Leslie Carter was found lifeless at the latter’s home in Mayville, New York. At the time, Leslie and her daughter Alyssa were staying at Bob’s while she was battling issues with addiction. On November 5, 2022, the Carter family and their last surviving parent Jane suffered another loss when it was announced Aaron was discovered dead at his home in Lancaster, California. Although police attributed his cause of death to a drug overdose, Jane believes otherwise.
When did Aaron’s parents Jane and Robert divorce?
In March 2003, Jane and Bob filed for separation and divorced the following year. On April 1, 2004, Bob tied the knot with his third wife Ginger Elrod and held their wedding in Key West, Florida. At the ceremony, his children Aaron and Angel were in attendance. On June 7, 2005, Bob and Ginger welcomed the former’s seventh child, a son named Kaden.
When did Robert Carter die?
On May 16, 2017, it was announced that Bob was dead at the age of 65. Bob was survived by his five living children – Virginia, Nick, Angel, BJ, and Kaden. Aaron shared profound sentiments on Twitter, expressing his love for his father and his disbelief at the loss.
Carter family rocked by more tragedy
Barely a year on from the death of Aaron, sister Bobby Jean, known as BJ, was also found dead aged 41. She was discovered in her Florida bathroom intoxicated with a mix of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Hillsborough County Medical Examiner Department categorised the death as accidental. Nick expressed his heartbreak on Instagram and emphasized the importance of cherishing the time we have with our loved ones.