Nick Carter blames family dynamic for missing sister Leslie's funeral
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“Complicated” family ties kept Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter from attending the funeral of his younger sister Leslie, who died last week at the age of 25.
According to a report from E! Online, Carter blamed the family dynamic in a statement explaining why he did not attend this weekend.
“I wanted to be at my sister’s funeral, but my family has always had a complicated dynamic,” he said. “I love my family. I want to thank everyone for all of their compassion and support that I have received during this most difficult time.”
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Leslie Carter died Jan. 31, reportedly from a prescription drug overdose. She was buried at the Chautauqua County cemetery this weekend. The reported 60-70 mourners who attended included Leslie’s other brother, Aaron Carter.
Last week, Nick Carter announced via his website that his “tour will go on as promised.”
He gave a performance Saturday in Philadelphia and in Boston on Monday.
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“There are so many emotions for me surrounding the loss of my sister,” Nick told E! “I am trying to stay healthy, positive and focused.”
Aaron Carter also gave a statement about the funeral, telling E! “It was a beautiful service in memory of our sister Leslie. I wish Nick could have been there, but he had other obligations. Anything stating Nick was uninformed of the funeral is untrue.”