Aaron Carter Dead at 34: Hilary Duff, Lance Bass and More Pay Tribute
Aaron Carter's death on Saturday came as a shock to many who grew up watching and listening to the embattled singer. He was only 34, and the fact that he's gone too is a sentiment echoed throughout the tributes that followed his death.
Carter's ex-girlfriend and Lizzie McGuire alum, Hilary Duff, took to Instagram to react to Carter's death, writing, "For Aaron -- I'm deeply sorry that life was so hard for you and that you had to struggle in-front of the whole world."
Duff, who dated Carter on and off while the pair were teen stars, continued, "You had a charm that was absolutely effervescent...boy did my teenage self love you deeply. Sending love to your family at this time. Rest easy."
Actress Melissa Joan Hart took to Instagram and posted a throwback photo of her and Carter. She captioned it, "Sending love to the family and friends and fans of #AaronCarter. Rest In Peace!"
Lance Bass took to Instagram Monday to pay tribute to Carter, sharing a photo of them together and share a personal memory with him.
Rapper, The Game, also penned a tribute to the "I Want Candy" singer, sharing a touching story from 2005, in which he says Carter gave up his seat on a plane so that he could have it.
"@nickcarter your words to your brother as honest & pure as they were touched me this morning so I wanted to write you back & share with the world a quick story that was a true testament to Aaron’s character & heart," The "Hate It Or Love It" rapper began, referencing Nick Carter's post about his younger brother's tragic passing.
"It was mid year 2005 and I boarded a flight to New York with my now 19 year old son @harlemtaylorr & his mom @___aleska to do 106 & park and we were 1st class so we thought… turns out they over booked & we were one seat short & he was sitting across the isle & said, 'Hey, you guys have little man.. you can have my seat Game.' At this time my 1st album had dropped & I still wasn’t sure everyone knew who I was so every new 'Game' called out was fresh & made me feel like I’d accomplished something great," The Game continued.
Carter ended up leaving his first-class seat to sit in coach, opening up a space for The Game and his family. While the gesture was a nice one, the 42-year-old rapper said he felt bad about Carter giving up his seat, so he went back to coach to sit with him, where he says the pair spent the entire 6-hour flight chatting and getting to know each other.
"The plane wasn’t full so Aaron went back to coach & sat in an isle & had the whole row to himself so he was chilling. I felt bad about him giving up his seat so I thought to myself… 'f**k that, I’m going to sit in coach too!!!' He had on his headphones… (airpods weren’t a thing back then) but he took them off & I asked him if I could sit. He of course said, 'f**k yea man.' We ended up talking the entire damn near 6 hour flight & I can remember thinking how kool it was to be talking to a guy I seen on MTV a million times, who my lil sister loved to death 'cause again I had just became a star, so, this was super dope," he shared.
"We got to know one another very well during that flight, exchanged sidekick numbers & always hugged when we saw each other over the years. Yesterday when I read of his passing, it really hurt my feelings and I instantly thought of that flight & our time chilling in the sky. He was dope af & a very good human.. my love & condolences are with you, your family & his baby boy through this tough time & after. Hit me whenever, FOREVER," The Game added, again addressing Nick. "Rest Easy Aaron, fly high kid 🕊."
See more tributes to Aaron below:
RIP Aaron Carter 😞 🙏🏽
— Nicole Polizzi (@snooki) November 5, 2022
Rest In Peace @aaroncarter I’m sorry we couldn’t help you in time. It was a pleasure to tour with that man and witness his talent night after night, and I hold the memories of our conversations close in mind. Praying for the Carter family. He was far too young
— Jacob Underwood (@JacobUnderwood7) November 6, 2022
We are shocked and saddened about the sudden passing of Aaron Carter. Sending prayers to the Carter family. Rest in peace, Aaron ❤️ pic.twitter.com/rDUcE4i8Iy
— New Kids on the Block (@NKOTB) November 5, 2022
We are saddened by the news of the sudden passing of Aaron Carter today. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fans during this difficult time. Rest In Peace Aaron #gonetosoonpic.twitter.com/4bZR8xStT8
— *NSYNC (@NSYNC) November 6, 2022
Sad to hear about the news of @aaroncarter 😢 He was always kind to my family and I. He had a good heart. Gone way too soon. 😔Sending my thoughts and condolences to his loved ones and family. RIP 🙏
— ParisHilton (@ParisHilton) November 6, 2022
Fame at a young age is often more a curse than a blessing and Surviving it is not easy. RIP Aaron Carter🎤💔
— Diane Warren (@Diane_Warren) November 5, 2022
RIP 💓😇 https://t.co/eUWf8KDgKL
— Spencer Pratt (@spencerpratt) November 5, 2022
Addiction is a tough road.
Rest in peace, Aaron Carter.
Gone too soon.💙 pic.twitter.com/Wq3n584gVS— Bruno Amato (@BrunoAmato_1) November 5, 2022
No…. This @aaroncarter news is heartbreaking… this kid had such a spark. Known him for years and always really liked him, he was warm and really funny. Loved putting on a show and he was good at it. Ill find some pics of us and post more later… damn RIP budddd #aaroncarter
— Tyler Hilton (@TylerHilton) November 5, 2022
Met Aaron Carter in 2018, funny, talented and cool. I felt that he was trying....he really was just trying to be happy. I'm sorry to hear of his passing.. Condolences to his family and fans 💔 pic.twitter.com/XuoJLekj8h
— loni love (@LoniLove) November 5, 2022
Incredibly sad about the passing of Aaron Carter. My thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family. 🕯️
— ChristyCarlsonRomano (@ChristyRomano) November 5, 2022
Feel terrible about Aaron Carter passing away. He always seemed like such a tortured soul. He just had his son. Now a boy is without a father and this man passed on far to young. Just a terrible tragedy of a day. RIP Aaron.
— Joey Sasso (@joey_sasso) November 5, 2022
Aaron Carter was one of the first friends I made in LA. He was so supportive through my transition & was always a genuine friend. He introduced me to my first acting coach & helped me in more ways than I think he realized. I'll miss you. I wish I could hug you 1 last time. RIP pic.twitter.com/cw1Z03KlwI
— Plastic Martyr (@plasticmartyr) November 5, 2022
Aaron Carter news is so sad 😞
I went with my sister for her birthday to meet him when I was 9 or 10 ..
He was very kind ..
May he rest in peace 🕊️— alecbenjamin (@AlecBenjamin) November 5, 2022
I worked with Aaron Carter on 7th Heaven. Although he was young and famous, he took the work very seriously and was nice to everyone.
Prayers up for his family and loved ones. Damn. #RIPAaronCarter— Matt Knudsen (@mattknudsen) November 5, 2022
My heart goes out to the family, friends, and fans of Aaron Carter.
To the guy in 15F. I will never forget the day I met you. And I will always cherish the fact that these words meant something to you. https://t.co/NAn1HGdbod— Jamie Tworkowski (@jamietworkowski) November 5, 2022
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