Aaron Carter performed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in February 2022.
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Former child star and singer Aaron Carter died at age 34, a representative confirmed to Insider.
Carter catapulted into the public eye with the release of his eponymous album in 1997 and subsequent projects.
Here are photos of Carter throughout his life and career.
Aaron Carter burst onto the music scene at nine years old with his first single, "Crush on You," released in August 1997. His eponymous debut album hit European shelves in December 1997.Aaron Carter burst onto the scene as a child in 1997.
In 1999, Carter performed at the Big Help Concert alongside N*Sync and other stars of the time.Aaron Carter stood beside the members of N*Sync in 1999.
Carter's second and most successful album, "Aaron's Party (Come Get It)," was released in September 2000. The album included popular singles like "I Want Candy" and "That's How I Beat Shaq."Aaron Carter attends the Second Annual Teen Choice Awards in August 2000.
In December 2000, Carter and his older brother Nick – a member of The Backstreet Boys – attended the 11th Annual Billboard Awards.Aaron and Nick Carter at the 11th Annual Billboard Music Awards.
Carter appeared on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" in April 2021 as a musical guest and had a sit-down interview with the host.Aaron Carter sat down for an interview with Jay Leno in 2001.
Carter joined the cast of the Broadway musical "Seussical" in 2001 and played a character named JoJo. He performed the role from April to May of that year.Aaron Carter played JoJo during his time with "Seussical."
He also released his third studio album, "Oh Aaron," in August 2001. The lead single, "Oh Aaron," featured Nick Carter and the all-girl group No Secrets.Aaron Carter included his brother, Nick Carter, on his third studio album "Oh Aaron."
His fourth studio album — "Another Earthquake!" — was released the following year with songs like "Summertime" featuring the Baha Men. Carter said in an interview with VladTV that "Another Earthquake!" was his favorite album he recorded as a child.Aaron Carter released his fourth studio album in 2002.
In April 2003, he posed with former girlfriend Hilary Duff at the "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" premiere in Hollywood. The pair had an on-and-off romance after meeting in 2000 but officially split in 2003.Aaron Carter and Hilary Duff attend The Lizzie McGuire Movie premiere after party in 2003.
In 2006, Carter and his family starred in a reality TV show called "House of Carters." The series only lasted one season with eight episodes.Aaron Carter poses with his three sisters, Leslie Carter, Bobbie Carter, and Angel Carter on the red carpet.
Carter competed on the TV series "Dancing with the Stars," where he danced with Karina Smirnoff in 2009. He and his partner almost made it to the finale, but were eventually eliminated.Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff performed together on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2009.
Carter returned to stage acting in 2011 when he joined the cast of the off-Broadway play "The Fantasticks." His performance was so successful that Carter extended his contract with the production four times.Aaron Carter in rehearsals with creator Tom Jones for his Off-Broadway stage debut in 'The Fantasticks'
Carter performed in New York City in 2013 as part of his "After Party Tour." He told Billboard in an interview that he feared he would never tour again, but the response to his tour was "insane." He continued to release music in the following years.Aaron Carter performing in New York City.
Carter shared "The LØVË EP" in 2017 before releasing his last studio album before his death, " LØVË," in February 2018.Aaron Carter posed for a portrait in 2018.
In 2021, Carter and his ex-fiancée Melanie Martin posed together at the Celebrity Boxing Face-Off between Lamar Odom and Carter. At the time, the couple was expecting a child, and they welcomed a baby boy named Prince in November 2021.Aaron Carter and Melanie Martin pose together on the red carpet in 2021.
Carter performed at the Kings of Hustler club in Las Vegas in February 2022, just nine months before he died at age 34 in California.Aaron Carter performed in Las Vegas, Nevada, in February 2022.
