Robert Carter, dad toBackstreetBoys singer Nick Carter and actor/musician Aaron Carter, passed away on Tuesday, the brothers confirmed on social media. "He had no one he could trust, and no one trusted him. In the age of #metoo, many women are coming forward to share their traumatic stories of abuse and misconduct. Bob Carter, who fathered not one but two pop artist sons in Nick and younger brother Aaron Carter has passed aged 65. Robert, known as Bob, appeared alongside both of his sons on the 2006 E! She Was Just Found in Puerto Rico, Check Your Change! 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. This is the most difficult thing I have ever had to write in my entire life but I wanted you all to know," Carter's daughter, Kimmy Bloemers, wrote on the family website. Daughter Leslie Barbara Carter (b. Reports put his age at 65and his cause of death is still unknown. US rock legend Chuck Berry gestures as he arrives for the Golden Camera Awards ceremony in Berlin February 6, 2008. Later on, we see Jane receive a Parenting 101 book from the counselors, which she says she "obviously" never read. Nick Carter famously had ups and downs with his parents over the years, including a long-standing feud that erupted in the aftermath of his sister, Leslie's, death. Robert Gene Carter has died. (Calif. Dept of Corrections and Rehabilitation via Getty), Earle Hyman is Russell Huxtable, left, in a scene from 'Cosby Show'. The circumstances behind Aaron Carter's passing have not yet been made public. She was 62 ((Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images), Former NFL player James Hardy was found dead in a river on June 8, 2017. There are very few details about the cause of death but we know he died during the night on Tuesday, May 16th. Aaron Carter and Nick Carter learned Tuesday that their father, Robert Carter, died during the night. 2. (Photo by Stuart Wilson/Getty Images), Nicky Hayden of USA and Red Bull Honda World Superbike team passed away on May 22, 2017. This arrangement would prove to cause quite a few rifts amongst the family, to say the least. 5. 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. Nick and Aaron have both openly discussed their issues with alcohol, prescription medication and narcotics. Get the Patch newsletter and alerts in your inbox. Despite the obvious family drama going on, it didn't get in the way of Angel and her husband Corey enjoying their wedding date fully. Hall of Fame catcher Carter dies at age 57. The youngest member of iconic boy band Backstreet Boys, he was only 13 when he started performing alongside his four bandmates. A preview for the new season of Marriage Boot Camp: Family Edition, which premieres 11 October, shows the singer breaking down during a group therapy session that includes his mother, Jane Elizabeth Carter. A post shared by NEW SINGLE OUT NOW! In 2011, they had a daughter named Alyssa. Not much is heard and known about the celebrity mother of Nick and Aaron Carter. Aaron Carter is opening up about his family tragedies. The family had ties to the Orlando and Tampa Bay area. He was born on April 3, 1942 in Detroit, IL to George Lee and Stella Howell Carter. He just recently came out of his most recent rehab facility, and is working on maintaining his sobriety. Born and raised in California, he took a Berlitz course to help him learn the language after the Expos drafted him. Robert Bob Carter is survived by his five children, sons Nick and Aaron and daughters, Bobbie Jean, Leslie and Angel who is Aarons twin sister. Photo by Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images for SOBEWFF, Former Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy passed away on May 23, 2017. (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. At the same time, Aaron said Leslie had sexually abused him when he was little. Aaron also shared a photo of him and his dad on Instagram. She also appeared in the House Of Carters reality series, which shed light on the relationships between the siblings and their parents. Bob seemed to have reconciled with most of his family members before his untimely death in 2017. He also made statements that Michael provided alcohol and certain narcotics to young friends that went to his home to spend time with him, but later tried to take back those words. While living in New York, where son Nick was born in 1980 Bob and then wife Jane operated a bar called the Yankee Rebel. In fact, he likened the pain he felt when he lost his father to that of losing his longtime pal. She skipped out on a mandated court appearance and was subsequently arrested. His death came five years after his daughter Leslie Carter died of a drug overdose in 2012. After hitting rock bottom and getting arrested for a DUI in 2017, Aaron Carter knew that he had to make some big changes in his life. Clearly, there were many obligations that Nick could not get out of, due to his commitments with the group, but some of his sibs have purported that even when he had to take time off, he chose not to go home and visit. Although Nick briefly dated model and socialite Paris Hilton back in 2003, he has maintained a long-term relationship with his wife, Lauren Kitt. The 37-year-old Backstreet Boys singer and his 29-year-old brother and fellow pop star announced. Bob's passing came just five years after the death of Leslie, who passed away from an overdose in Jan. 2012. The . Nick touched on this sensitive subject in his autobiography, Facing The Music And Living To Talk About It, which was published in 2013. 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. In 2004 he married wife number three, Ginger R. Elrod with whom he fathered child number seven, son Kaden, born in 2005. She formed a pop band, called The Other Half, in 2006, where she met her future husband. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department told PEOPLE a body was discovered just before 11 a.m., but police did not officially identify the victim. On January 31, 2012, aged 25, Carter, who had complained of feeling ill, was found unresponsive at the home of her father, Robert Carter, in Mayville, New York, and was pronounced dead on arrival at Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, New York. Robert Gene Carter and Jane Elizabeth Carter were married for several years, and had a total of 5 children together. "While we learn more about the cause of death, and begin the grieving process, we ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time.". Nick Carter and Aaron Carter 's dad Robert Gene Carter, known as Bob, passed away suddenly at age 65 Tuesday. (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 later charged with possession as well, and his bail was set at just under $5,000. For more on Aaron Carter, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day. "He does not take it for granted. Carter homered twice over the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Game 4 and totaled nine RBIs in that Series. "I felt like I'd been responsible for the death of my sister, for the death of my dad, for my family falling apart," a tearful Aaron tells the counselors in the preview clip. (Photo by John W. Ferguson/Getty Images), Comedian Don Rickles died on April 6, 2017. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images), Yordano Ventura passed away after a car accident on Jan. 22, 2017. He was spiraling out of control and he knew it," says the insider. Sadly, most of the family members are now estranged, with no sign of reconciliation. An aspiring pop singer herself, Leslie appeared on the reality TV show revolving around her family, aptly called House of Carters, which aired for a sole season in 2006. 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. Gary Carter, the Hall of Fame catcher whose single for the New York Mets in the 1986 World Series touched off one of the most improbable rallies in postseason history, died Thursday. Robert "King" Carter was born in 1662 at Corotoman Plantation in Lancaster County, Virginia, to John Carter, Sr. (1613-1669) of London, England, and his fourth wife, Sarah Ludlow (1635-1668) of Maiden Bradley, Wiltshire, who immigrated to the colony of Virginia, but died soon after the birth. In the decade leading up to his own death at age 34 on Saturday, Aaron Carter lost multiple immediate family members to various causes, and his struggle with substance abuse worsened in the aftermath, sources close to the late pop star and rapper tell PEOPLE. The 31-year-old singer, who has been going through a very troubling timeas of late, is speaking out about the deaths of his sister, Leslie Carter, and his father, Robert Gene Carter. Carter was born as Leslie Barbara Carter on June 6, 1986 in Tampa, Florida, to Robert Gene Carter and Jane Elizabeth Carter. But the marriage ended in a divorce, and he tied the knot with his third wife, Ginger R. Elrod. 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. In fact, Nick's mother never approved of Lauren, and although she has stated that she wants to support her son, she hasn't done a very good job of showing appreciation for his romantic relationship! According to conflicting news reports, the rapper's body was either found by his former fiance Melanie Martin or by a house staff member in the early morning hours. Enter to Win a 4-pack of Tickets to LEGOLAND! Bob Carter, father of Nick and Aaron Carter, dies at 65 Robert Carter, dad to Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter and actor/musician Aaron Carter, passed away on Tuesday, the brothers. Gene Cernan, the last man to stand on the moon, points to a picture of his younger self while helping Audi introduce new automobiles at the North American International Auto Show on Jan.11, 2016 in Detroit. Aaron Carter Cause of Death. Bob Carter kept a rocky relationship with son, Nick. Robert Gene Carter Birth 9 Jul 1933. Nelsan Ellis, who played sassy short-order cook Lafayette Reynolds on HBO's True Blood, has died at 39 of complications from heart failure. He has always been fairly candid about his struggles with addiction, which included alcohol dependency, prescriptionmedication addiction and reliance on narcotics. "My heart is completely shattered I'm in shock and I loved my dad so much," Aaron tweeted, sharing a picture of his father. We send our condolences to the Carter family. He was especially enthused during the biggest moment of his career. Lear more about him in his 10-facts below. The eldest of the eight children of Robert C. Carter, a farmer, and Mollie Arvella Bays Carter, he was a dreamer who found himself out of step with life in the Southwest Virginia mountains. Actor Jay Thomas attends the 40th Anniversary St. Jude Hollywood Gala honoring Danny Thomas and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital March 7, 2002 in Beverly Hills, California. Aaron Carter Children He was 69. "He was really torn up when Leslie died, but it was Bob's death that really threw him. But in January, the family revealed that doctors found several new tumors on Carter's brain. Robert Gene Carter and Jane Elizabeth Carter were married for several years, and had a total of 5 children together. Robert Gene Cater reportedly died Tuesday in Florida at the age of 65. All rights reserved. Martin Landau attends the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2017. "He seized every opportunity to savor what mattered most to him: his close-knit, loving family; meaningful, enduring friendships; an unbridled passion for baseball; and the fulfillment he felt from making a difference in his community," said Davey Johnson, manager of the 1986 Mets team and current skipper of the Washington Nationals, in a statement. Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter was born on December 15, 1891, in a log cabin near Maces Spring, in Scott County. "I did the best I could do," Jane tells the counselors. "I am heartbroken to share the news that our father, Robert, passed away last night" Nick tweeted. All rights reserved, Pa. Woman Went Missing in 1992 and Declared Dead. Per TMZ, sources close to the family said that Robert had. This is the last pic I have (of) my dad.". Aaron Carter met the king of pop, Michael Jackson when he was just a teenager, but the pair developed a long and deep friendship. Jane Carter shared the images in a Facebook post on Wednesday alongside a caption . Prodigy of the group Mob Deep passed away on June 20, 2017. Robert Gene Carter has died. Affectionately known as "Bobby", he was born in Lotttsburg, VA on July 31, 1939, the third oldest child of the late Edgin and Hazle Diggs Carter. What's the Dodgers' plan at shortstop? Lauren, who is a personal trainer, married Nick in 2014 in a ceremony that few of Nick's family members attended. He was 71. Serving up the hottest food trends and the inside scoop on restaurants worldwide. During a Backstreet Boys concert in London on Sunday, Nick, 42, and the group honored his brother's memory onstage. The Carter family have seen their fair share of grief in the past decade. Aaron, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, has long had a difficult relationship with his family. Angel got married in 2014, and was walked down the aisle by Aaron, as the rest of the Carter gang opted out of attending her special day. Feeling attacked and vulnerable, Nick opted out of attending his sister's funeral, and subsequently became estranged from his parents for several years. Backstreet Boys singer Nick, 37, wrote that he was heartbroken to share the news. "Hit by a pitch, strike out looking, a stolen base, a passed ball and then the home run. ", My heart is broken, We are so hurt we lost you poppa way too soon. May 17, 2017. The 37-year-old Backstreet Boys singer and his 29-year-old brother and fellow. Of all of the Carter siblings, these two seem to be the closest, which is understandable, due to the fact that they're twins! The 37-year-old Backstreet Boys singer and his 29-year-old brother and fellow pop star announced the news on Twitter Wednesday. (Photo by Mike Windle/Getty Images for dcp), Musician Walter Becker of Steely Dan died at the age of 67. Lynda Carter and Robert A. Altman were married for 37 years and had two children. News in a statement, writing: "It is with deepest regret. (Photo: NBC/NBCU via Getty Images), Lil Peep passed away at the age of 21.. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images), NEW YORK - JUNE 01: Liz Smith attends the premiere of 'Smash His Camera' at The Museum of Modern Art on June 1, 2010 in New York City. "I am heartbroken to share the news that our father, Robert, passed . Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz said Carter died at a hospice in the West Palm Beach, Fla., area. Thanks for reading from . This eventually settled on a solo shot of Aaron, with "Aaron Carter 1987-2022" shown in large text. No Gavin Lux -- big problem. "I am deeply saddened to tell you all that my precious dad went to be with Jesus today at 4:10 p.m. Carter was a restless man who seldom stayed . Last February, Aaron was at the center of the heat, when Aaron uttered a racial slur to a fellow musician at a performance in Illinois. . Aaron was discovered Saturday morning at his house in Lancaster, California, according to TMZ, who first reported the news. (Photo by Getty Images), Gregg Allman passed away on May 27, 2017. Bishop Eddie Long of Lithonia's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church as seen in 2010. ", My heart is broken, We are so hurt we lost you poppa way too soon. . .". The brothers announced the news on Twitter on Wednesday. He fathered five children with wife Jane Elizabeth Spaulding but had a total of seven children. Owner Mike Ilitch of the Detroit Red Wings celebrates with the Stanley Cup after defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins in game six of the 2008 NHL Stanley Cup Finals at Mellon Arena on June 4, 2008 in Pittsburgh. In footage posted on the Theatre website All That Dazzles, Nick then became emotional. Berry is receiving a Lifetime Achievement in Music Award. 6. He died in 2017 at age 65 . He was 90 ((Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images), Boston, circa 1976, from left: Sib Hashian, Fran Sheehan, Barry Goudreau, Tom Scholz and Brad Delp. Aaron has four . Author Sue Grafton passed away on Dec. 29, 2017. He was in a relationship with Jane Elizabeth Carter, and had children Nick Carter, Nickolas Gene Carter, Bobbie Jean Carter, Leslie Carter, Aaron Carter, and Angel Carter. He died from a heart attack. 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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. On January 31, 2012, aged 25, Carter, who had complained of feeling ill, was found unresponsive at the home of her father, Robert Carter, in Mayville, New York, and was pronounced dead on arrival at Westfield Memorial Hospital in Westfield, New York. Former NFL player and convicted murderer Aaron Hernandez was found dead in his jail cell on April 18, 2017 (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images), J. Geils of the J. Geils Band was found dead in his Groton, Mass., home on April 11, 2017. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images), Actress Glenne Headly passed away on June 8, 2017. ", "There's not enough words to describe what it feels like," he said. He was 65-years-old at the time of his death. Bob previously starred in the familys reality show, House of Carters, in 2006. The greatest lineups ever? He was 57. "While we learn more about the cause of death, and begin the grieving process, we ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time.". Pregnancy and parenting news, given to you in a way nobody else has. Most recently, he was pulled over for suspicion of DUI on Tuesday, but officers found that he wasn't under the influence after conducting a field sobriety test, TMZ reported. Nick's sister Leslie Carter died at age 25 in 2012. 9. Nick and Aaron Carter's father Robert Gene Carter passed away suddenly at age 65 Tuesday. Game show producer Chuck Barris discusses his book "The Big Question" at Book Soup on May 14, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. These Valuable Pennies Are Worth Thousands, New Jersey Bill Seeks to Ban Sale of Baby Wipes. No one was on base and New York was trailing Boston 5-3 in the bottom of the 10th inning in Game 6. 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. Weitere Informationen ber die Verwendung Ihrer personenbezogenen Daten finden Sie in unserer Datenschutzerklrung und unserer Cookie-Richtlinie. There are very few details about the cause of death but we know he died during the night on Tuesday, May 16th. She is the author of 'Things That Shine: Poems'. As Carter crossed the plate, he clapped his hands, pointed at Wilson on deck and clapped again. 1. Bobs first son, Nick Carter, became a teen idol in the 90s. I will carry you with me until the day I die and get to see you again. He was 87. "He is in heaven and has reunited with his mom and dad. Robert Eugene Carter, 67. Carter twice was the MVP of the All-Star Game. He guided our young pitching staff to the World Series title in 1986 and he devoted an equal amount of time and energy raising awareness for a multitude of charities and community causes. 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. 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. Bob Carter is also father to daughter Ginger Carter-Daniels and son Kaden, from two different relationships. Carter was recognized, too, for his contributions off the field when he was honored with the Roberto Clemente Award. Lauren was featured in the 2014 reality TV show I Heart Nick Carter, which followed the couple's day-to-day leading up to their wedding. 1 Robert Carter Had A Total of Seven Children. Carter spent his first 11 years with the Expos and was part of a solid core that put them into the 1981 playoffs. The Hall makes the ultimate call on the logo. Fantasy baseball: Which prospects have fantasy value in 2023? He had gotten in trouble before, but he went from a partier to something a lot more dark then. Bob Carter had three wives and a total of seven children during his 65 years. "We'd like to dedicate this next song to our little brother Aaron Carter. 4. Here are18 Dark Things Nobody Knows About The Carter Family. He was 65-years-old at the time of his death. The bronze plaque shows him with a toothy grin, too, forever the "Kid". 2. According to Nick. Heard died on Saturday, July 22, 2017. "I am heartbroken to share the news that our father, Robert, passed away last night," he wrote. His Father again married Ginger R. Elrod in 2004. "My heart is Completly shattered I'm in shock and I loved my dad so much. The best pitcher in MLB? Robert Carter was only 65 years old. He was a Hall of Famer in everything he did.". Her bail was set at a similar amount, but she was not immediately released, for reasons unknown. Though the Carter children were very obviously talented, details about their troubled childhood and personal demons started to surface over time. Leslie Carter was the third of five children born to Bob and Jane Carter. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images), David Cassidy passed away on Nov. 21, 2017. "No player ever appreciated that call to the extent he did. After getting security to remove him, things took a turn for the worse. Nick has said on many occasions that he felt used by his parents. Moments later, Bill Buckner's error scored Knight for an amazing 6-5 win. Boothe died at his home in Los Angeles on May 14, 2017. Bob Carter had at least two grandchildren, Alyssa Jane Ashton born in 2011 to Leslie Carter; and Odin Reign Carter, born in 2016 to Nick and wife, Lauren Kitt. REUTERS/Robert Galbraith. When Angel got hitched in 2014, the only Carter member to attend her wedding was her twin, Aaron. Robert had a child named Ginger from his first marriage. His parents separated in 2003. "I'm devastated.". Brother Aaron also had a very rough time with his addictions, leading him to be arrested on several occasions. Son of Burl and Hulda Carter of Long Beach, CA Brother of Donald and Eileen Married Helen Dorothea Kober (Dorothy or Dottie) of Newhall, CA Survived by daughters Karen and Nancy and sister Eileen . Accusations, arrests, and public embarrassments are just the norm for this strange family. Nick and Aaron Carter's father Robert Gene Carter passed away suddenly at age 65 Tuesday. In this Sept. 5, 2008, file photo, musician Chris Cornell performs on stage during Conde Nast's Fashion Rocks show in New York. "In his heart he feels like he could've done something more.". The pair moved to Toronto, Canada to settle down, and welcomed a daughter named Alyssa in April 2011. "My heart is broken, we are so hurt we lost you poppa way too soon," he wrote in the caption. Now, Aaron is reflecting on the deaths of his loved ones in an exclusive clip from the new season of WE tv's Marriage Boot Camp: Family Edition, which Aaron is appearing on with his mother,Jane Elizabeth Carter. Despite making some pretty controversial statements about Michael in the past, alleging that he might've behaved inappropriately towards Aaron, he continues to speak of the friendship with fondness. Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and celebrity gossip. In 2004, she was arrested for a very serious charge. Bob's daughter, Leslie, passed away tragically at the young age of 25, in 2012. Details about the cause of death are not readily available. "He did everything with enthusiasm and with gusto on and off the field," the Mets said in a statement. AFP PHOTO JOHN MACDOUGALL, Scholarly, genial, affable on-air host for Turner Classic Movies from the channel's inception in 1994, Robert Osborne, passed away on March 6, 2017, in New York City at the age of 84. Carter was elected to the Hall on his sixth try. He has expressed sadness and frustration at them, stating that they only call when they need something, and not because they genuinely care about his well-being or updates. He died five years after the death of his daughter Leslie Carter. Aaron professing that he would do anything to get her back seems to have crossed a few lines .and he definitely invaded Hillary's comfort zone! The 37-year-old Backstreet Boys singer and his 29-year-old brother and fellow pop star announced the news on Twitter Wednesday. Example video title will go here for this video. "I'll certainly remember this the rest of my life.". Death . Aaron and Nick Carter (L) aririve for the 'Simple Life 2' Welcome Home Party at The Spider Club on April 14, 2004 in Hollywood, California. 1. Proving that not only the Carter kids get into trouble, Jane Carter has been arrested on more than one occasion. Aaron, 29, also took to Twitter on Wednesday to express his grief. He set the NL record for games caught but spent his first full season in the majors primarily as Montreal's right fielder. A post shared by NEW SINGLE OUT NOW! ", Angel added: "I know you're at peace now. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images), Actor John Heard attends The Academy Of Motion Picture Arts And Sciences' Oscars Outdoors Screening Of 'Big' on July 20, 2013 in Hollywood, California. In true celebrity style, Nick took to the Dr. Phil show to open up about many aspects of his personal life, back in 2013. He was 48. Robert Gene Carter was born September 23rd in New York. His father, Robert Gene Carter (better known as Bob), died from an apparent heart attack in 2017. When they moved to Florida, Bob took on the management of the Garden Villa Retirement Home. Carter turned out to be one of the last missing pieces on a New York team that already had the likes of Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden and Keith Hernandez. Gary! Perhaps after an autopsy, the results of which will reveal the cause of death, . The stars sister, Leslie Carter, died in 2012 from an overdose of prescription drugs. I believe with all my heart that dad had a STANDING OVATION as he walked through the gates of heaven to be with Jesus," Bloemers wrote. He was 25. An official cause of death is yet to be revealed. . He remains the lone player to have a two-homer performance in an All-Star Game and a World Series game. He served in the Union Army in the Ohio Volunteer Infantry (OVI) and the United States Artillery. Though a cause of death has not yet been determined, the police sources believe he lost consciousness and drowned. At the Hall ceremonies in July, new inductee Bert Blyleven mentioned Carter. Like all baseball fans, I will always remember his leadership for the '86 Mets and his pivotal role in one of the greatest World Series ever played.". (Photo: Ron Pownall, Getty Images).