Nick Carter is currently grieving the loss of his sister, Bobbie Jean Carter, who passed away on December 23 at the age of 41. The Backstreet Boys singer, 43, took to Instagram on Thursday to share both a childhood photo and an emotional statement about the recent tragedy. This sorrowful event comes just a year after the passing of their sibling, Aaron Carter, in November 2022 at the age of 34 and a decade after the loss of their sister, Leslie Carter, at 25 in January 2012.
In his heartfelt message, Carter expressed the immense pain he is feeling, stating, “It may take a lifetime to fully process the loss my family has endured over the years — most recently, with the sudden passing of our sister Bobbie Jean. I am completely heartbroken.” He went on to extend his gratitude to fans for their support, acknowledging the precious and fleeting nature of life and urging everyone to cherish their time with loved ones. Carter concluded with a poignant message, saying, “I know she is finally at peace with God. I love you, BJ.”
Nick Carter and Bobbie Jean Carter (Credits: Fresher Ville)
Multiple sources have confirmed that Bobbie Jean, sister to both Nick and Aaron Carter, has passed away. While details surrounding her death, such as the cause, remain unclear, sources close to the family suggest that she went into cardiac arrest. TMZ first reported the news, stating that Bobbie Jean died in Florida, according to her mother, Jane Carter.
Jane expressed shock and the need for time to process this devastating reality for the third time. She also requested privacy to grieve, especially considering the impact on her granddaughter Bella, an 8-year-old who lost her father previously and is now without her mother.
Following Bobbie Jean’s death, a Carter family source informed PEOPLE that her daughter Bella is currently under the care of an aunt on her father’s side. Bobbie Jean, who collaborated with her brothers Nick and Aaron in their music careers, also appeared on eight episodes of the family’s E! reality television series, House of Carters, in 2006.
Last June, Bobbie Jean faced legal troubles in Florida, being arrested for allegedly stealing items from a Hobby Lobby store and later allegedly found with drugs. Nick, in an interview with E! News in November, had already opened up about the ongoing grief from Aaron’s death, struggling to make sense of the situation. Despite the challenges, he has been sharing precious moments with his children on Instagram since Bobbie Jean’s passing, emphasizing the importance of cherishing these moments in life.
