Bobbie Jean Carter, the sister of Nick and Aaron Carter, has died. She was 41.
Bobbie Jean’s sister, Angel Carter, confirmed her sibling’s passing via Instagram on Sunday (Dec. 24).
“To my older sister Bobbie. You had a great sense of humor, and a lively spirit. Growing up, I was your baby, and you were my best friend,” she captioned a montage of childhood images. “Life wasn’t fair to you, that I know. Sometimes, it feels like you didn’t have a shot, no matter what.”
Angel’s remembrance additionally referenced the substance abuse-related deaths of her sister Leslie, who died in January 2012 at age 25, and her twin brother, Aaron, who handed away in November 2022 at 34 years previous.
“Experiencing innocence instead of being burdened by trauma, pain, and suffering is incredibly important for children, particularly at such a young age,” she continued. “I know why Leslie, Aaron, and now you ended up in the circumstances that you did. I share that pain we experienced during our childhood and I’m sorry you didn’t have an opportunity for a better life.”
The trigger of Bobbie Jean’s demise had not been offered at press time, however Angel requested her Instagram followers to “break down barriers” and “reduce stigmas” round psychological well being.
“The generational dysfunction stops now,” she wrote. “Please visit @onoursleevesofficial to learn more about how you can get involved, and how to be there for your loved ones.”
Bobbie Jean served as a wardrobe stylist and make-up artist throughout Aaron’s excursions within the early 2000s, in keeping with TMZ. She additionally appeared on the Carter household’s 2006 E! actuality TV present, House of Carters, the place her struggles with dependancy and substance abuse have been documented. Since then, she has led a comparatively personal life outdoors of the highlight, however was arrested on alleged drug and theft costs earlier this 12 months.
She died in Florida on Saturday morning (Dec. 23), TMZ experiences, citing her mom, Jane Carter.
“I am in shock from learning of the sudden death of my daughter, Bobbie Jean, and I will need time to process the terrible reality of this happening for the third time,” Jane informed the outlet, referencing the deaths of Bobbie Jean, Leslie and Aaron. “When I am able to think clearly, I’ll release a fuller statement, but until then, I would request to be left to grieve in private.”
She continued, “[H]owever deeply a parent feels the loss of a child, the suffering of a young child at the loss of a parent must be much greater. So, I would ask the sympathetic to say a prayer for my precious 8-year-old granddaughter Bella, who previously lost her father and is now also left without her mother.”
Bobbie Jean is survived by a daughter, Bella.
See Angel’s tribute to her sister under.
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