The Los Angeles County Coroner has revealed the official cause of death for singer and rapper Aaron Carter (https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/aaron-carters-official-death-revealed/story?id=77095077). According to the coroner’s report, Carter died due to accidental drowning in his bathtub, caused by his intake of sedatives and the gas used in spray cleaners he had been inhaling (https://www.kare11.com/article/entertainment/music/aaron-carter-death-investigation/73-1381e6c8-2335-4e5c-9295-dca6a07d2e93). This information has been released six months after his passing on November 5, 2020 (https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/aaron-carter-cause-of-death-revealed-cornor).
The autopsy reported that Carter had taken alprazolam, a generic form of Xanax, and had been inhaling difluoroethane, which is commonly found in spray cleaners (https://people.com/music/aaron-carter-cause-of-death-drowning/). The mixture of these substances resulted in Carter losing consciousness and drowning in the bathtub (https://variety.com/2021/music/news/aaron-carter-cause-of-death-revealed-1234962308/). The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner determined that the death was an accident (https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2021/05/25/aaron-carter-cause-of-death-coroner-rules-accidental-drowning/7423820002/).
Carter’s cause of death shocked fans and the music industry, as he had previously struggled with addiction and mental health issues (https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/25/entertainment/aaron-carter-cause-of-death/index.html). He had entered rehab in 2017 and spoke openly about his struggles with anxiety and depression (https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/aaron-carter-cause-death-revealed-132858485.html).
The news of Carter’s death has been met with sadness and condolences from fans and fellow musicians alike (https://deadline.com/2021/05/aaron-carter-death-information-released-1234761675/). His family and loved ones have also expressed their grief and have asked for privacy during this difficult time (https://www.etonline.com/aaron-carters-cause-of-death-revealed-165529).
The tragic cause of Aaron Carter’s death serves as a reminder of the dangers of substance abuse and the importance of seeking help for mental health issues.
