Bobbie Jean Carter, Sister to Aaron and Nick Carter, Dead at 41

Bobbie Jean Carter, sister of Aaron Carter and Nick Carter, has died, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE. She was 41 years old.

Bobbie Jean died Saturday morning in Florida, TMZ reported, citing her mother, Jane Carter. “I am in shock to learn of the sudden death of my daughter, Bobbie Jean, and it will take time for me to understand the horrible reality of this happening for the third time,” Jane told the paper, referring to Bobbie Jean’s death. like those of Aaron, who died at age 34 in November 2022, and Leslie Carter, who died at age 25 in January 2012.

“When I can think clearly I will release a fuller statement, but until then I would ask that you leave me alone to grieve,” she continued.

Jane added: “[H]However deeply a parent feels the loss of a child, the suffering of a small child due to the loss of a parent must be much greater. That’s why I would like to ask those who are sympathetic to pray for my precious eight-year-old granddaughter Bella, who previously lost her father, and now she has also lost her mother.”

Sources close to the Carters told PEOPLE that the family believes Bobbie Jean died after going into cardiac arrest, though further details about what led to her death remain unclear.

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Angel Carter, Leslie Carter, Aaron Carter and Bobbie Jean Carter.

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Before her death, Bobbie Jean led a mostly private life with her young daughter, although she was involved in her brothers’ musical careers years ago.

According to TMZ, she worked as a wardrobe and makeup artist for Aaron’s tours during the early 2000s, after he rose to fame with a successful music career.

Bobbie Jean Carter.

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Bobbie Jean also appeared on E! reality television series, House of Carterswhich aired in 2006. She starred in eight episodes, according to IMDB.

According to TMZ, Bobbie Jean has dealt with addiction and substance abuse issues, a topic that has been documented on TV.

Aaron Carter, Nick Carter, Bobbie Jean Carter, Leslie Carter and Angel Carter.

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Bobbie Jean’s death comes after she was arrested in Florida in June after allegedly stealing stickers and markers from Hobby Lobby. Later, drugs were allegedly found in her possession.

Her death marks the latest tragedy for the Carter family, which has dealt with financial problems, divorce and addiction problems for years.

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