According to a police report that has just been released, Leslie Carter, the 25-year-old sister of Nick and Aaron, died of an overdose.

Leslie, who was an aspiring singer, had been taking medication for depression as well. She died on Tuesday in upstate New York. The official cause of death is pending toxicology results.

Her stepmother, Ginger Carter, told police that Leslie has a “long history of mental illness” and had appeared depressed the morning of the day she died.

Leslie was staying at her father’s house with her 10-month-old baby. She had coffee that morning on the porch with her stepmother and complained that she was “not feeling great,” the report says.

She then went to the bathroom and stayed in there so long that Ginger became concerned. Ginger spoke to Leslie through the door and found out that Leslie had fallen in the shower.

Ginger then helped Leslie lie down in bed and Leslie appeared to fall asleep. At one point, Ginger brought Leslie’s baby into the bedroom “in the hopes that [Leslie] would wake up and play with the baby.”

“Ginger stated that [Leslie] did not wake up but seemed to be okay and just sleeping,” says the report. “Ginger states that she looked at [Leslie] and she had all the color to her skin and was breathing. Ginger took the baby out of the room and closed the door.”

Leslie’s father came home around 4:16 p.m. and Leslie “was found in the bedroom not breathing or responding,” says the report. Robert attempted CPR and then 911 was called. Leslie was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Authorities had found near Leslie medication to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and anxiety, as well as a muscle relaxant.

Authorities later interviewed Ginger, who “appeared to be under the influence of an unknown drug” and had “slurred speech, pin-point pupils, glassy eyes and kept falling asleep.”

Ginger said she had taken as many as six pills, including possibly Xanax, and as her police interview continued the officer became concerned that Ginger was at risk of an overdose.

“Ginger stated that she is only supposed to take four [pills] but Robert gave her an extra one because of Leslie passing away,” says the report, which does not say whether Ginger received medical attention.

Wow, what a mess. Just from what I’ve read here – looks like Ginger was impaired herself, and probably wasn’t thinking clearly when Leslie passed out in the shower. If Ginger had called an ambulance right then, Leslie may still be here! Instead, she laid an unconscious Leslie in bed – and let her lay there and overdose – ALL DAY!? It wasn’t until the father came home that anyone realized she’s was dying? So sad!

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According to family members, Leslie Carter had been battling a nasty addiction to prescription drugs in the days before her death. According to TMZ the family believes she died of a drug overdose.

Sources close to the “House of Carters” reality star tell TMZ the 25-year-old had recently moved from Canada to be with family in Upstate New York. She was attempting to kick her addiction habit.

We’re told family members had attempted to rid the home of any prescription medication — including Xanax –  and were hopeful Leslie was on the road to recovery.

Sources say family members believed Leslie would be OK to stay alone in the home for roughly an hour yesterday while they ran errands … but when they returned, Leslie was unconscious.

Officials were called to the scene … but Leslie could not be saved.

We’re told Leslie’s 1-year-old daughter was not at home with Carter at the time of her death.

Her autopsy is finished, and was inconclusive – which definitely leans toward an overdose. ”There were no visible signs of trauma,” coroner Richard Mackowiak told E! News. “We are awaiting a toxicology report to determine a cause of death … Results of the toxicology test are made public at the discretion of the family.”

My heart goes out to the family. So sad!

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Leslie Carter, who is the sister of Nick Carter (Backstreet Boys) and singer Aaron Carter, died yesterday in New York.

“Our family is grieving right now and it’s a private matter,” a spokesperson for the family told Access Hollywood. “We are deeply saddened for the loss of our beloved sister, daughter, and granddaughter, Leslie Carter. We request the utmost privacy during this difficult time.”

Following in the footsteps of her famous siblings, Leslie was an aspiring singer and her single “Like Wow!” was even included on the soundtrack of the movie “Shrek” in 2011. Nick’s younger sister also appeared on the family’s 2006 reality show, “House of Carters.”

Leslie leaves behind her four siblings as well as a husband, Mike, and nearly one-year-old daughter, Alyssa Jane.

As far as I can tell, no one has reported the cause of death yet. When I find out – I’ll let you know!

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Etta James, the incredible R&B singer whose song “At Last” became an anthem for weddings, has died. She was 73.

James had been suffering from dementia, kidney problems, and battling leukemia. In December 2011, her physician announced that her leukemia was terminal, and asked for prayers for the singer. During her illness, her husband Artis Mills and her two sons fought bitterly over control of her $1 million estate, though a deal was later struck keeping Mills as the conservator and capping the singer’s expenses at $350,000.

James died at Riverside Community Hospital, with her husband and sons at her side, De Leon said.

“It’s a tremendous loss for her fans around the world,” he said. “She’ll be missed. A great American singer. Her music defied category.”

Rest in peace!

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Comedian Patrice O’Neal died earlier this morning … as a result of a stroke he suffered back in October.  His friends at the “Opie and Anthony” announced the news this morning on their radio show.

O’Neal had been a staple in the comedy world for years — and performed at the “Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen” back in September.

O’Neal was a regular guest on the “Opie and Anthony” radio show — and appeared on several TV shows such as “Chappelle Show,” “The Office,” and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn.”

Opie just tweeted, “Yes it’s true that our pal Patrice O’Neal has passed away. The funniest and best thinker I’ve ever known PERIOD.”

O’Neal was 41.

Patrice’s rep, Matt Frost, tells TMZ … “It is with terrible sadness we must report that Patrice O’Neal has passed away this morning at 7:00 AM due to the complications of the stroke he suffered on October 19.”

Frost adds, “Many of us have lost a close and loved friend; all of us have lost a true comic genius. His mother, who was also his best friend, was at his side.  Patrice is survived by his wife, Vondecarlo; his step daughter Aymilyon, sister Zinder, and his mother Georgia.”

“The family wishes to thank all of the fans and friends who have expressed an outpouring of love and support for Patrice these past weeks. We ask that you please respect the family’s request for privacy at this difficult time.”

Charlie Sheen has released a statement about the death of Patrice O’Neal — saying, “The world at large lost a brilliant man today.”

Sheen says he only met O’Neal just a few days before the comic roasted him at the Comedy Central Roast back in September … but says, “I will forever be inspired by his nobility, his grace and his epic talent.”

“Patrice had that rare ‘light’ around him and inside of him.”

Sheen concluded, “My tears today are for the tremendous loss to his true friends and loving family.”

I didn’t know who Patrice was until I watched the Charlie Sheen roast, but when I saw him I couldn’t believe how funny he was! Scary how short life is….

Watch him on Charlie’s roast above…

This just in – Heavy D has died. Heavy D was one of the most influential rappers of the 90′s.

His real name was Dwight Arrington Myers. He was reportedly rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles at noon today, and was pronounced dead at 1:00PM.

No cause of death has been released.

The rapper was 44 years old.

Here’s more from TMZ:

We’ve learned a 911 call was placed from Heavy’s Beverly Hills home around 11:25 AM to report an unconscious male on the walkway .

When help arrived, we’re told Heavy D was conscious and speaking — and was transported to a nearby hospital.

He died a short time later.

Cops are investigating the death — and so far, there are no obvious signs of foul play.

Heavy D had several massive hits — including “Now That We Found Love.” He also wrote and performed the theme song for “In Living Color” … and appeared as an actor in the movie “Life.”

Heavy just performed at the Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in Wales on October 8. He sang “Jam” with La Toya Jackson — and rocked it.

Singer Charice Pempengco, who stars on the hit show ‘Glee’ suffered a dramatic loss yesterday. Her estranged father was stabbed to death in her hometown in the Philippines.

The singer pulled out of a scheduled concert in Singapore, and canceled her shows for Wednesday and Thursday so she could rush home.

“I am not going to be there to be part of David Foster and Friends concert,” she Tweeted on Tuesday. “I have to go back to the Philippines as soon as possible to be with my family.”

Her father, 40-year-old construction worker Ricky Pempengco, had been at a small grocery store in San Pedro township south of Manila late Monday when he brushed against a drunk man who became angry and stabbed him with an ice pick in the chest and back, according to the Laguna province police chief, Senior Supt. Gilbert Cruz.

A manhunt has been launched for the suspect, with a 20,000 pesos ($470) award for information leading to his arrest. Cruz said the killing appeared random and there was no indication the suspect and victim had any prior grudges.

Charice had long been estranged from her father. Local media reported that Charice’s mother left him when Charice and her younger brother were small children.

In another Twitter post Tuesday, Charice said she once had a “really great relationship” with her father before their family troubles began.

“I loved him and I will still love him,” she wrote. “He’s still my Dad after all.”

The 19-year-old songstress, born Charmaine Clarice Relucio Pempengco, is widely known throughout Asia from concerts and TV talent shows in the Philippines and South Korea.

She has said she would borrow bus fare to travel to amateur singing contests, and eventually broke into the American market when she was invited at age 15 to appear on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” after the show had seen a fan video of her on YouTube that went viral.

She also appeared on the “Oprah Winfrey Show” and has had a recurring role on “Glee” as the character Sunshine Corazon.

That’s a horrible loss. My prayers go out to her and her family!

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