Aaron Carter’s on-again, off-again fiancée Melanie Martin said her heart is “completely broken” after news of his death at age 34.
He was found dead in a bathtub at his California home on Saturday. A cause of death has yet to be determined.
Speaking out following the devastating news, Martin — who shares 11-month-old son Prince with the late singer — said she knew he was “struggling” in the lead-up to his death.
“My heart is completely broken over the passing of my fiancé Aaron. I knew he was struggling, and I tried everything to help him,” the model, 30, told People.
“He has a very independent and strong personality, and I couldn’t help him in the way I felt he needed it.”
“I only wish I had more people to help me with him. I will now be raising our son as a single mother and this is the worst day of my life, but I have to be strong for our son. I’m devastated,” she added.
Martin uploaded a TikTok video of herself weeping in her car shortly after the news of Carter’s death broke. She was seen sobbing outside his home that day.
The mom-of-one later posted a photo of her and Carter sharing a smooch on her Instagram Story, writing, “I can’t breathe.”
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Later she shared a statement regarding the performer’s passing.
“We are still in the process of accepting this unfortunate reality,” the statement read. “Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated.”
The couple first began dating in early 2020.
Less than two months into the relationship, the “I Want Candy” got inked with Melissa’s first name above his right eyebrow.
After breakups and reunions, the two got engaged in June 2020, after Martin was arrested for felony domestic violence and released on a $50,000 bond.
The pair welcomed a baby boy named Prince Lyric Carter on Nov. 22 last year but their bliss did not last long.
Carter, the younger brother of Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter, struggled with addiction and family trauma in the final years of his life.
“Aaron worked very hard towards the end of his life in recovery, to be a good father and to make amends with his family,” his rep told Page Six following the tragic news.
