Singer Aaron Carter, brother of Backstreet Boys’ Nick, dies at 34

According to BBC, website TMZ said Carter was found dead in his bath at his home in Lancaster, California, on Saturday morning.

Representatives of his team confirmed his death.

"Right now it's a really bad time, we're trying to figure out what happened and what the cause of it was," they said.

"We're just as upset as everyone and hope that fans can give thoughts and prayers to his family."

Los Angeles County police arrived at the scene at around 11:00 local time (18:00 GMT) after receiving a report of drowning, as per the reports of TMZ.

According to BBC, Carter started his career opening for the boy band Backstreet Boys on a number of tours and concerts, and also had a successful solo career.

During the late 90s and early noughties, he sold millions of copies of his four albums, the first of which was when he was only nine years old.

His second album, Aaron's Party (Come Get It), was released in 2000 and went triple platinum.

It featured the singles I Want Candy, Aaron's Party (Come Get It) and That's How I Beat Shaq. Following the album he again supported the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears' on the Oops!... I Did It Again tour.

As he grew older, Carter transitioned into rap, and also appeared in Broadway musicals and on the US TV show Dancing With The Stars.

He faced a number of struggles, checking in to rehab several times and filing a bankruptcy petition in 2013 over millions of dollars of debt, much of it tax-related.

He also had several run-ins with authorities over drug possession and reckless driving.

Following the announcement of Carter's death, Prince's mother Melanie Martin issued a statement saying she was "still in the process of accepting this unfortunate reality", BBC reported.

"Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated," she added.

Fellow '90s popstars New Kids on the Block paid tribute to Carter, saying they were "shocked and saddened" by his death.