Leslie Carter was an American singer and songwriter. Most likely, she was recognized as the sister of famous Backstreet Boys singers Nick Carter and Aaron Carter. She began her music career in 1999 after signing a record deal with Dreamworks. She was also part of the pop band called The Other Half along with her husband Mike Ashton and other backup musicians DJ Porter, Casey Clowater, Paul Davidson and Dave Thompson.
Also, after her death, Aaron claimed that his sister had raped him for three years growing up. While Nick Carter once said that his parents blamed him for the death of his sister. However, the actress herself passed away at the age of 25 on January 31, 2012 due to an accidental prescription drug overdose. Scroll on to learn more about the late singer.
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Leslie Carter: biography, family and career
She was born on June 6, 1986 as Leslie Barbara Carter in Tampa, Florida, United States. She was born the third child of five children to parents Robert Gene Carter (also called Bob) and his wife Jane Elizabeth. In addition, her parents divorced in 2003 after more than two decades of marriage. Also, her father Gene died of an apparent heart attack in 2017 at the age of 65.
He had older siblings: a brother Nick Carter and a sister Bobbie Jean Carter, and two younger twin brothers: Aaron Carter and Angel Carter. Also, he had three half-siblings from two different marriages from his father. They are Sister Virginia Marie, Brother Kaden, and Sister Taelyn. In addition, he was of mixed English, German, Scottish, Welsh, and Scotch-Irish ancestry and held American nationality.
Like her brother, she had also made a career as a singer and songwriter. In 1999, she signed a record deal with Dreamworks Record and was about to debut in 2000. However, she was delayed from her and her single Like Wow! appeared on the Shrek soundtrack. After that, she started a small club tour in Canada in December 2005. She later created a band called The Other Half in late 2006 with her backing musicians Mike Ashton, DJ Porter, Casey Clowater, Paul Davidson and Dave Thompson.
Leslie Carter: personal life, husband and death
As for her relationship status, she was married at the time of her passing. She had married fellow musician Mike Ashton in September 2008. Apart from this, there is no information about her dating history or her first meeting. However, the duo had welcomed their only daughter named Alyssa Jane Ashton in April 2011.
Unfortunately, the singer passed away at the age of 25 on January 31, 2012. Her death was ruled a prescription drug overdose accident at the home of her father, step-mother, and half-brother and sister in Westfield, New York. Furthermore, her body was found to be unresponsive after falling in the shower. Beforehand, she had complained of feeling sick. On top of that, according to reports of her, she plans to go to rehab to get over drug addiction with the help of her younger brother Aaron.
Leslie Carter: Net Worth and Social Media Profiles
As for his earnings, he could have made a good amount of money from his career as a singer and songwriter. In addition, he was part of the pop-rock band The Other hand. Also, he could have modeled for different brands and products. Therefore, she could have an estimated net worth of more than $300 thousand.
Since he died in the year 2015, he may not have any account on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook.
Leslie Carter: Body Net Worth
He had a slim and attractive body type reaching a height of 5 feet 9 inches or 1.75 meters. Her body weighed around 58kg with unknown body measurements of chest or waist. She had blonde hair with beautiful blue hazel eyes.
