[lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Leslie Carter’s[/lastfm] family believes that her death was caused by drug overdose. She had been battling an addiction to prescription medication. After leaving Leslie home alone for an hour to run some errands, they came back to find her unconscious – and by that point they couldn’t save her.

[photogallerylink id=93033 align=right]With her alleged overdose after moving in with family to try and kick the addiction, she leaves behind her 1-year-old daughter – who was not present when she died. Older brother [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Nick Carter[/lastfm] says he plans to continue his solo tour in honor of Leslie!

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"Thankful to the many people and the fans who have shared their wishes and prayers" on.fb.me/vZKIdo

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Nick Carter (@nickcarter) February 01, 2012

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