Robert Gene Carter, age 79, of Pittsfield, IL passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his son's home in Bowling Green, MO surrounded by family. This incident led Aaron to face the music and start to consider rehab as a very necessary next step. The joy it brought him, his family, and friends, especially me, was so real and pleasantly genuine, I ate it up and still do," Schmidt wrote. Aaron also shared a photo of him and his dad on Instagram. Bishop Eddie Long of Lithonia's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church as seen in 2010. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT), Barbara Sinatra, who gained prominence as "Lady Blue Eyes" and then developed her own legacy as a premier battler against child abuse, died on July 25, 107. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images), Actor Brad Bufanda committed suicide on Nov. 1, 2017. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. Nick and Aaron have both openly discussed their issues with alcohol, prescription medication and narcotics. Moments later, Bill Buckner's error scored Knight for an amazing 6-5 win. Later on, we see Jane receive a Parenting 101 book from the counselors, which she says she "obviously" never read. "I'm devastated.". Read more: Aaron Carter announces move to a castle in Nova Scotia to get 'away from all the crap'. "Gary was one of the happiest guys in the world every day," Mets teammate Mookie Wilson once said. Aaron Carter and Nick Carter's dad Robert Gene Carter suddenly passed away at the age of 65. He was 87. In the season opener at Shea Stadium, Carter took strike three, had a passed ball that gave St. Louis a run and watched Cardinals pitcher Joaquin Andujar steal a base against him. Aaron Carter Debuts New Face Tattoo Amid Family Feud. A perennial fan favorite, Carter returned to Montreal in 1992 for one final season. Serving up the hottest food trends and the inside scoop on restaurants worldwide. The Carter family have seen their fair share of grief in the past decade. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images), Nicky Hayden of USA and Red Bull Honda World Superbike team passed away on May 22, 2017. Seemingly, the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree in this family, as several Carter's have criminal records and histories of arrests. John Hurt attends the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition on June 3, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images), Actress Rose Marie who broke ground for working women on TV on The Dick Van Dyke Show, died December 28, 2017 at age 94. He was a Hall of Famer in everything he did.". Nelsan Ellis, who played sassy short-order cook Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's True Blood, has died at 39 of complications from heart failure. Musician Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry died in a helicopter crash on Sept. 8, 2017. "'The Kid' was an 11-time All-Star and a durable, consistent slugger for the Montreal Expos and the New York Mets, and he ranks among the most beloved players in the history of both of those franchises. The past few months have been particularly tumultuous, as his twin sister, Angel, and Nick took out restraining orders against him. Aaron Carter was born to Robert Gene Carter and Jane Elizabeth Carter, who are also named Carter. Police sources tell PEOPLE the star was found by a house sitter in his bathtub, and that there were prescription pills and drug paraphernalia in his bedroom. (Turner), Fox News Channel and radio host Alan Colmes passed away February 23 after a brief illness at the age of 66. Robert Carter, dad to Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter and actor/musician Aaron Carter, passed away on Tuesday, the brothers confirmed on social media. A personal development and self-help junkie, she has been working as a creative freelance writer since 2016. Berry is receiving a Lifetime Achievement in Music Award. Robert Carter was born on September 24, 1952 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York United States. In true celebrity style, Nick took to the Dr. Phil show to open up about many aspects of his personal life, back in 2013. Death Place: Westfield, New York, USA Cause of Death: Prescription drug overdose Birth Name: Leslie Barbara Carter . (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for dcp), Musician Walter Becker of Steely Dan died at the age of 67. You will be missed brother," Dorough announced before the band launched into "Breathe.". Hillary, who is 30 now and hasn't seen Aaron in close to a decade, was admittedly turned off by the public confession. . Robert Carter, the father of pop stars Nick and Aaron Carter, died of an apparent heart attack on May 16, 2017 at 65 years old. In addition to Angel and Leslie, Aaron was also a sibling to brother Nick Carter and sister Bobbie Jean Carter, as well as half-sister Virginia Marie Carter, half-brother Kaden Brent Carter, and step-sister Taelyn Dobson. He was 25. He was born back in 1952 . Bob . Brother Aaron also had a very rough time with his addictions, leading him to be arrested on several occasions. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? .". Midway through the show, singer Kevin Richardson told the crowd at the O2 Arena: "Tonight we got a little bit of heavy hearts because we lost one of our family members yesterday. Bob married Carol Springer at Green Pond Church on April 18, 1964 and she preceded him in death on . His father passed away on 16 May 2017 at age 65 due to Heart Attach. Nick Carter certainly had a squeaky clean reputation when he first emerged on the scene as the only blonde member of the Backstreet Boys, in the late 1990's. He was a pitcher and shortstop in Little League and switched to catching in high school after a scout suggested it was the fastest path to the big leagues, turning down a chance to play football at UCLA. ", "We just wanted to find a moment in our show to recognize that Nick's little brother, Aaron Carter, passed away yesterday at 34 years old," added Richardson, 51. Her coming forward has further tainted Nick's reputation, which has taken a hit in the past few years. She was accused of breaking in and attacking her ex-husband's new wife, Ginger Elrod, while the couple were sleeping in bed. That's when I saw him really start to spiral. He had joked that he wanted his Cooperstown cap to be a half-and-halfer, split between the Expos and Mets. The angelic looking crooner was quite a favorite with female fans; he seemed to be capable of doing no harm. Aaron Carter met the king of pop, Michael Jackson when he was just a teenager, but the pair developed a long and deep friendship. Then, in 2008, Jane's ex-husband, John Holcomb claimed that she caused major damages to the home that they shared while they were married. His siblings have, in the past, accused him of leaving them to fend for themselves when things were rough at home between the Carter parents, opting instead to live his life in the spotlight. This is the last pic I have (of) my dad.". These Valuable Pennies Are Worth Thousands, New Jersey Bill Seeks to Ban Sale of Baby Wipes. It's not clear if Nick and his mother have re-established contact in the wake of his father's death. Leslie Carter died in 2012 after battling with addiction for years, but she is not the only Carter sibling to have struggled with dependency issues. Actress Barbara Hale arrives at the Nineteenth Annual Golden Boot Awards August11, 2001 in Beverly Hills, Calif. Actor Mike Connors the television show 'Pioneers of Television' speaks during the PBS portion of the 2010 Summer TCA Press Tour at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on August 4, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California, Actress Mary Tyler Moore passed away on Jan. 25, 2017 (Getty Images), Allman Brothers drummer Butch Trucks died on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Bob's daughter, Leslie, passed away tragically at the young age of 25, in 2012. During a Backstreet Boys concert in London on Sunday, Nick, 42, and the group honored his brother's memory onstage. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images), LOUISVILLE, KY - MAY 02: Actor Miguel Ferrer attends the 141st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky. Musician Tom Petty died on Oct. 2, 2017. Leslie Carter was the third of five children born to Bob and Jane Carter. At the ballpark or away, he greeted fans with a hearty handshake -- many marveling at how his big right hand had swallowed up theirs. According to Nick. The star's sister, Leslie Carter, died in 2012 from an overdose of prescription drugs. Nick and Aaron Carter's father Robert Gene Carter passed away suddenly at age 65 Tuesday. He was pulled over by police officers for the first time in 2008, at the tender age of 21 for a speeding offense. He fathered five children with wife Jane Elizabeth Spaulding but had a total of seven children. Bob Carter outlived one of his daughters. People Projects . All through the late 90s and early 2000s Nick Carter was a member of one of the hottest boy bands, the Backstreet Boys. Carter homered twice over the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Game 4 and totaled nine RBIs in that Series. Death . Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Nick and Aaron have both publicly discussed their rocky childhood, which included a very dominant father and a devout Christian mother. Filmmaker George A. Romero has died at age 77. 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Clearly needing some serious therapy and assistance, Aaron is now committed to getting the help he needs to finally overcome this hurdle. Author Sue Grafton passed away on Dec. 29, 2017. You were never human to me, you were always my real life super hero #BobCarter #RIP #MyDaddy, A post shared by THE BLACK WEB (@aaroncarter) on May 17, 2017 at 11:21am PDT. She formed a pop band, called The Other Half, in 2006, where she met her future husband. Robert Gene Carter and Jane Elizabeth Carter are the parents of Aaron Carter. He made an immediate impression -- it just took a little extra to get it right in his Mets debut in 1985. He has been to rehab several times, most recently this January, and is working hard on staying sober, for good. His first All-Star appearance came that year, in 1975, as a defensive replacement in left field for Pete Rose. Many, many moons ago, you might recall that Aaron Carter datedLizzie Mcguire starlet, Hillary Duff. Aaron has four . (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images), Waffle House co-founder Tom Forkner (L) died at the age of 98 April 26, just seven weeks after the death of his business partner Joe Rogers, Sr. at 97. "His smile was infectious. Robert Eugene Carter, 67, formerly of 39 Green St., died Monday, September 25, 2006 at Conestoga View. He was 41. The 37-year-old Backstreet Boys singer and his 29-year-old brother and fellow pop star announced the news on Twitter Wednesday. Robert Gene Carter and Jane Elizabeth Carter were married for several years, and had a total of 5 children together. He just recently came out of his most recent rehab facility, and is working on maintaining his sobriety. Despite being the most recognizable member of his family, Nick hailed from a large group of siblings, and many of them were also trying their hand at music and entertainment careers. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Carter died at a hospice in the West Palm Beach, Fla., area. Nick, Aaron, Angel, Leslie and Bobbie Jean. 3. "Aaron never really dealt with a lot of trauma he had," says the insider, referencing Aaron's older sister Leslie, who died at age 25 of an overdose in 2012, and father Robert, who died at age 65 of a supposed heart attack (according to TMZ) in 2017. Money has been the center of many of their feuds as well; Nick publicly tweeted about his belief that his mother and father were using him for money.