Nick Carter has broken his silence over the death of his sister Bobbie Jean, writing on Instagram that he is “completely heartbroken” in an emotional tribute.
Bobbie Jean was found dead in her Florida home last month at the age of 41 – just a year after the tragic death of her brother Aaron Carter.
Her cause of death has yet to be confirmed.
“It may take a lifetime to fully process the loss my family has suffered over the years – most recently with the sudden death of our sister Bobbie Jean,” the Backstreet Boys star wrote on Thursday.
He also shared a vintage throwback photo of himself and Bobbie Jean playing as children.
Nick Carter breaks his silence over sister Bobbie Jeans' death, saying he is 'completely heartbroken' in emotional tribute
Nick added: “I am completely heartbroken. Thank you for all your love and kind words. We are reminded once again that life is precious and fleeting and we value the time we have with the people we love. I know she is finally at peace with God. I love you, BJ.'
According to TMZ, his sister was found in her Florida home on December 23rd.
Bobbie Jean – or BJ, as she was called by her family – is the third Carter sibling to suffer an early death.
Aaron died on November 5, 2022 at the age of 34. He was determined to have drowned after inhaling difluoroethane and taking Alprazolam, the generic version of Xanax.
A decade earlier, in 2012, Leslie Carter died at age 25 as a result of a toxic combination of prescription drugs.
Her cause of death is not yet known, but she was found at her home in Florida; The Carter siblings Aaron, Nick, Bobbie Jean, Leslie and Angel Carter pose for a family portrait in 2006
BJ during the press tour for E!'s reality TV series “House of Carters” in 2006
Aaron's team exclusively told that it had been a year of loss and tragedy for the family, adding: “We know Aaron is in heaven and reunited with his sisters.”
“On behalf of the beloved Aaron Carter, his team extends condolences to his serving siblings, mother and extended family,” the statement said.
“This year has definitely been one of such loss and tragedy.” May you be filled with love and comfort from the support of your fans and friends during this difficult time. You are not alone. We know that Aaron is in heaven and reunited with his sisters. May they rest in peace.'
TMZ received a statement from Jane Cater in which she poured out her heart after losing her third child.
“I am shocked to learn of the sudden death of my daughter Bobbie Jean. and I will need time to process the terrible reality of this event for the third time,” she began.
Bobbie Jean Carter at an Us Magazine luncheon in 2006
Angel Carter, Leslie Carter, Aaron Carter and Bobbie Jean Carter arrive at the Reality Remix Really Awards at Les Deux on October 24, 2006
“When I am able to think clearly, I will make a more detailed explanation; but until then I would like to ask that I leave my grief alone.'
She added: “[H]As deeply as a parent feels the loss of a child, the grief of a young child at the loss of a parent must be much greater.
“So I would like to ask those of compassion to say a prayer for my precious eight-year-old granddaughter Bella, who previously lost her father and is now left without her mother too.”
Bobbie Jean has had substance abuse and addiction throughout her life and has been arrested in the past, including one just earlier this year.
In June, she was arrested and charged with possession of fentanyl after she was caught stealing $55 worth of crafts from a Hobby Lobby in Florida.
As she was being taken to the craft store office so management could call the police, she panicked, reached into her purse and threw a light blue bottle under the desk.
Bobbie Jean was on the E! Reality TV show House of Carters.
She appeared in all eight episodes of the series, which focused on Nick Carter and his four full siblings as he and the Backstreet Boys worked on the band's sixth studio album, Unbreakable.
In the series, all the siblings tried to revive their careers and bond as a family.
The series ran for one season in 2006 and since then Bobbie Jean has avoided the public eye.