In a heart-wrenching Instagram post on Thursday, Nick Carter, member of the popular boy band Backstreet Boys, shared his grief over the recent passing of his sister, Bobbie Jean Carter. The tragedy comes just a year after the family lost their brother, Aaron Carter.

Nick shared a throwback picture of himself and Bobbie Jean playing outside as children, accompanied by an emotional caption. "It may take a lifetime to fully process the loss my family has endured over the years - most recently, with the sudden passing of our sister Bobbie Jean," he wrote. "I am completely heartbroken. Thank you for all your love and kind words. We are reminded again that life is precious, fleeting, and to cherish the time we have with the ones we love. I know she is finally at peace with God. I love you BJ."

The devastating news was initially confirmed by the siblings' mother, Jane Carter, to TMZ on December 23rd. In a statement, Jane expressed her shock and the need for time to process the reality of losing her daughter. She also asked for prayers for her granddaughter Bella, who has now lost both her mother and father.

The cause of Bobbie Jean's death remains unknown, adding to the family's grief and unanswered questions. No details were provided regarding how the tragedy unfolded.

Bobbie Jean, who mostly lived away from the public eye, made headlines in June after being arrested for shoplifting from a Hobby Lobby in Florida. She had previously appeared on the family's reality show, "House of Carters," back in 2006.

This heartbreaking loss marks the second time the Carter family has experienced the premature passing of a sibling. In 2012, their sister Leslie Carter tragically died at the age of 25 due to a prescription medication overdose. Leslie's ashes were laid to rest alongside Aaron's in the Florida Keys after his death in 2017. The Carters have endured unimaginable pain, with Nick and his twin brother, Angel, being the only remaining siblings.

As friends, fans, and the music industry come together to offer their condolences to Nick Carter and his family, the focus shifts to supporting Bella and helping the Carters navigate this unimaginable loss yet again.