Aaron Carter's heartbroken twin sister has paid tribute to her late brother on what would have been their joint 35th birthday.
Angel Carter took to Instagram on Wednesday evening to commemorate Aaron's birthday and said she has been left with an "extreme grief" following his tragic death.
She also shared a conversation she had with Aaron just days before he passed in which she "begged" the singer to let the family help him.
Alongside an adorable picture of the siblings as children, Angel wrote: "I want to start by sharing how much I appreciate all the birthday wishes.
"While today is incredibly tough, I am overwhelmed by your love and support... thank you from the bottom of my heart.
"Almost 11 years ago, I lost my sister, Leslie. I remember feeling broken, confused, and I questioned how I was going to continue on without her in my life.
"And now, over a decade later, I am forced to once again deal with the extreme grief of the death of a sibling. This time, it's my beloved twin, Aaron.
"We had an indescribable bond... and now... he is gone."
Angel then opened up about her conversation with Aaron and said she didn't know it would be the last time she ever spoke to him.
She wrote: "It feels unfair... I feel too young to carry the weight of losing two of my siblings.
"When we lost Leslie, I was blindsided and shocked. With Aaron, however, we had tried everything.
"In fact, I spoke with him two days before he passed, and I begged, once again, for him to let us help. I did not know that would be the last time that I would ever hear his voice.
"And now, I sit here on our birthday, trying to navigate this unimaginable loss because of untreated mental illness and the addiction that it led to."
Angel added: "Aaron dying was the worst day of my life. I have loved him since we were born... it feels like a piece of my soul is gone."
She said despite the pain, Aaron's death has encouraged her to try and help other families and "continue the conversation to further break the stigmas that surround mental illness".
Angel announced the family are planning a benefit concert to raise awareness of mental health issues, with proceeds being donated to On Our Sleeves.
The event, Songs For Tomorrow, will take place on January 18, 2023, in West Hollywood.
She finished her tribute by writing: "I have learned the pain never goes away and keep telling myself that it is one step at a time.
"I am hoping you can join me for this crucial next step...in memory of Aaron."
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