Nick Carter Mourns Brother Aaron Carter's Death

The boys person Nick Carter's back. 

Following the decease of his younger brother Aaron Carter, the "I Want It That Way" vocalist opened up about his emotional performance with the Backstreet Boys one time aft learning the tragic news. Recalling the tearful night, Nick admitted "it was pugnacious to get up connected stage," but was grateful to person the enactment of bandmates.

"It was precise affectional for me, having my guys with me," helium told Extra on Dec. 2. "There's the aged saying the amusement indispensable spell on, that's been with america for years, but that night, I didn't cognize what to expect. I didn't cognize what was going to travel from it, getting connected that stage."

He added, "Getting the absorption from the fans, it was decidedly comforting, and it meant a batch to me."

On Nov. 5, Aaron was found dead successful his location successful Lancaster, Calif. He was 34 years old. So far, nary origin of decease has been revealed. One time aft the quality broke, Nick—who was connected circuit successful Europe—mourned his estranged member connected societal media, writing, "my bosom has been broke today."

Later that night, Nick, 42, was visually affectional arsenic helium and the Backstreet Boys paid tribute to the precocious musician during a performance astatine the O2 Arena successful London. As seen successful videos shared to societal media, a large surface showed in memoriam images of Aaron during a show of the boy band's latest single "No Place."

Kevin Richardson explained to the assemblage that the tune was other peculiar to execute "because that opus is astir family."

"Everybody successful here, we each grew up together," the singer told the crowd, arsenic Nick stood beside him sobbing. "We've been done highs and lows and ups and downs—we convey you for being with the Backstreet household for 29 years, for each the love."

He continued, "Tonight we've got a small spot of heavy hearts. Because we mislaid 1 of our household members yesterday. We conscionable wanted to find a infinitesimal successful our amusement to admit him."

Each of the 4 set members, including Brian Littrell and AJ McLean, took turns hugging Nick as fans cheered on in support. Howie Dorough past dedicated their next song to Aaron, who helium referred to arsenic the group's "little brother."