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Bobbie Jean Carter‘s cause of death has been revealed by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner Department in Florida.
Nick and Aaron Carter‘s sister died on Dec. 23 at the age of 41. According to the report obtained by People, Bobbie Jean’s death was due to “intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl and methamphetamine.”
The report states that Bobbie Jean’s roommate last saw her at 6:30 a.m. and by 7 a.m. found her unresponsive. Bobbie Jean was later pronounced dead at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. Part of her medical history was revealed in the report and it included a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Bobbie Jean’s mother, Jane Carter, confirmed news of her daughter’s death to TMZ.
“I am in shock from learning of the sudden death of my daughter, Bobbie Jean; and I will need time to process the terrible reality of this happening for the third time,” she told the outlet.
Days later, Nick would release a heartfelt statement dedicated to Bobbie Jean.
“To my older sister Bobbie. You had a great sense of humor, and a lively spirit. Growing up, I was your baby, and you were my best friend,” Angel wrote in an open later shared on Instagram. “Life wasn’t fair to you, that I know. Sometimes, it feels like you didn’t have a shot, no matter what.”
The Carter family has suffered the loss of family members over the years. Aaron was found dead in his home at the age of 34 in 2022. In 2012, their sibling Leslie also died.
Bobbie Jean was a featured family member in E!’s reality series House of Carters. Over the years, Bobbie Jean opened up about her addiction problems, documenting her struggles on the show and running into legal trouble for theft in early 2023.