AARON CARTER, THE YOUNGER BROTHER OF BACKSTREET BOYS MEMBER NICK CARTER, DIED AT THE AGE OF 34.

According to the BBC, Carter was discovered dead in his bath at his home in Lancaster, California, on Saturday morning. According to PA, representatives from his squad confirmed his demise.

"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."

According to TMZ, Los Angeles County police responded at the location about 11:00 a.m. local time (18:00 GMT) after receiving a complaint of a drowning.

Carter began his career opening for the boy band Backstreet Boys on a number of tours and performances, and he also had a successful solo career, according to the BBC.

He sold millions of copies of his four albums throughout the late 1990s and early 2000s, the first of which he released when he was just nine years old.

Aaron's Party (Come Get It), his second album, earned triple platinum when it was released in 2000.

I Want Candy, Aaron's Party (Come Get It), and That's How I Beat Shaq were among the tracks included. Following the release of the album, he went on to support the Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears on their Oops!... I Did It Again tour.

Carter switched towards rap as he grew older, and he also featured in Broadway musicals and on the US television show Dancing With The Stars.

He struggled with a host of problems, including many stints in rehab and the filing of a bankruptcy case in 2013 to deal with millions of dollars in debt, much of it tax-related.

He has had a number of run-ins with the law for narcotics possession and reckless driving.

Following Carter's death, Prince's mother, Melanie Martin, made a statement stating she was "still in the process of understanding this tragic truth," according to the BBC.

"Your prayers and thoughts are immensely appreciated," she wrote.

New Kids on the Block, another '90s popstar, paid homage to Carter, stating they were "shocked and devastated" by his loss.