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

Mar. 15, 2025

Bobbie Jean Carter.Photo:Kristy Leibowitz/Getty

Kristy Leibowitz/Getty

Bobbie Jean Carter, the sister toAaron CarterandNick Carter, has died, multiple sources confirm to PEOPLE. She was 41.

Bobbie Jean died on Saturday morning in Florida,TMZreported, citing her mother, Jane Carter. “I am in shock from learning of the sudden death of my daughter, Bobbie Jean, and I will need time to process the terrible reality of this happening for the third time,” Jane told the outlet, referring to Bobbie Jean’s death, as well as those of Aaron, whodiedat 34 in November 2022, and Leslie Carter, whodiedat 25 in January 2012.

“When I am able to think clearly, I’ll release a fuller statement, but until then, I would request to be left to grieve in private,” she continued.

Added Jane: “[H]owever deeply a parent feels the loss of a child, the suffering of a young child at the loss of a parent must be much greater. So, I would ask the sympathetic to say a prayer for my precious eight-year-old granddaughter Bella, who previously lost her father and is now also left without her mother.”

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

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Angel Carter, Leslie Carter, Aaron Carter and Bobbie Jean Carter.Michael Buckner/Getty

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Before her death, Bobbie Jean led a mostly private life with her young daughter, though she was involved in her brothers' respective music careers years ago.

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

Bobbie Jean Carter.Chad Buchanan/Getty

Chad Buchanan/Getty

Bobbie Jean also appeared on her family’s E! reality television series,House of Carters, which aired in 2006. She was featured in eight episodes, according toIMDB.

Aaron Carter, Nick Carter, Bobbie Jean Carter, Leslie Carter and Angel Carter.Kristy Leibowitz/Getty

Her death marks thelatest tragedy for the Carter family, who have faced financial woes, divorce and addiction issues over the years.

source: people.com