Aaron Carter died earlier this month, aged 34 (Picture: WireImage)
Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter has launched a fundraiser in memory of his late brother, Aaron Carter, who died aged 34.
The US child star and rapper’s shock death came after he was found at his home in California earlier this month.
Following his death, older brother Nick said he was ‘heartbroken,’ despite having a turbulent relationship with his brother.
Carter’s twin sister Angel also shared a tribute on social media, stating that she hopes he’s ‘at peace’.
Now, nine days after Carter’s death, the two siblings have set up a fundraiser for a children’s mental health charity.
The I Want Candy popstar’s struggles with mental illness were well documented throughout his life, as he lived with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and manic depression.
The US child star endured lengthy battles with mental illness (Picture: Rob Kim/Getty Images)
Nick and Angel have asked fans to donated to On Our Sleeves: The Movement for Children’s Mental Health in his honour.
A representative for the singer, 42, told DailyMail.com: ‘For fans looking to pay tribute to the life of Aaron Carter, a donation page has been established in lieu of flowers that will benefit On Our Sleeves: The Movement for Children’s Mental Health, an organisation that Nick Carter has long supported and serves as an Ambassador for.
‘On Our Sleeves is on a mission to provide every community in America access to free, evidenced-informed educational resources necessary for breaking stigmas about child mental health as well as educating families and advocates.
Nick said he was heartbroken following his brother’s death (Picture: Instagram)
‘Gifts fund educational content, lesson plans for schools and activities for schools and organisations. By honouring Aaron, you help Nick, Angel, and their family’s commitment of helping others.’
When paying tribute to his ‘baby brother’, Nick stated: ‘Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded.’
Twin sister Angel also aided with launching the fundraiser (Picture: WireImage)
‘I have always held onto the hope, that he would somehow, someday want to walk a healthy path and eventually find the help that he so desperately needed,’ he added, saying that ‘mental illness is the real villain’ in his sibling’s death.
Just one day after the news broke, the Backstreet Boys took to the stage at London’s O2 Arena, and the star broke down in tears.
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The I Want It That Way hitmaker joined his bandmates Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean, and Brian Littrell on stage, and the group halted the performance to show a montage of Carter throughout his life.
After singing their song No Place, they spoke about how special the track was, as it’s all about family.
An investigation into Carter’s cause of death is ongoing.
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Aaron Carter faced battles with mental illness throughout his life.
