Inside The Death Of Aaron Carter's Father Robert Carter

Robert Carter, the father of pop stars Nick and Aaron Carter, died of an apparent heart attack on May 16, 2017 at 65 years old. Per TMZ, sources close to the family said that Robert had complained of chest pains and twitching in his arm the night before he died. Nick, his eldest son, confirmed his death via Twitter, saying, "I am heartbroken to share the news that our father, Robert, passed away last night ... While we learn more about the cause of death, and begin the grieving process, we ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time."

Aaron posted his own statement on Twitter, saying he was shocked and "completely shattered" by his father's passing. "I loved my dad so much," he tweeted. "#RIP DADDY I Love You." He also shared an emotional tribute to their father on Instagram. "My heart is broken," Aaron said. Robert, nicknamed Bob, was known to fans of Nick and Aaron after his family appeared in the 2006 E! reality series "House Of Carters." His sudden death followed the accidental overdose of Aaron's sister Leslie Carter on January 31, 2012. Despite his complicated relationship with Aaron, Robert had always been supportive of his youngest son, telling People when Aaron got arrested for marijuana possession in 2008, "The bottom line is that I love my son very much. It's important that he knows that I will do anything for him."