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The following article contains references to sexual violence.
However, being in one of the most successful boy bands of all time can come at a price.
Let’s take a look at the tragic details surrounding the blue-eyed heartthrob.
The Backstreet Boys' complicated relationship with their former manager, Lou Pearlman, was dissected in the caper.
The numbers weren’t adding up.
My parents had questions."
Pearlman never did, and the matter was settled before a judge.
“When greed comes in, it changes people,” he added.
Pearlman was later convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison for his involvement in a Ponzi scheme.
He died in prison eight years into his sentence.
“She began cutting up Brian’s steak!
I almost lost it.”
Not every high-flying musician or actor couples up with an equally famous star.
The singer was born with a congenital heart defect, which required open-heart surgery.
A procedure this major would be nerve-wracking for anyone, let alone someone frequently mobbed by screaming fans.
He was in Toronto doing press with the band when they got caught in a swarm of fans.
That was when I was like, ‘Wow!’
A situation like this is terrifying for any parent, but thankfully Baylee Littrell went on to thrive.
Unfortunately, these issues impacted the schedule of his band.
Back in 2009, Brian Littrell contracted a case of swine flu.
At the time, a swine flu pandemic was sweeping across the globe.
“I hope we can come back soon and do everything we can to help.”
“I got confronted by you guys.
I got docked thousands of dollars for not showing up on time.
I had to get better for you.
I’m passionate about it because I’m still pissed off,” heexclaimed.
“I genuinely want you to get better,” he told his bandmate.
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However, in 1980, Littrell was hospitalized due to his congenital heart defect.
The singer went on to live a joyous life, but others he knew weren’t so lucky.
“We shared a hospital room together,” he added.
Later on in the episode, Littrell reflected on how difficult the situation was for everyone involved.
“[My friend] lost his hair, and chemo, ans it was a bad thing.
It was a bad experience because my parents were very close to his parents,” he said.
This heart-wrenching chapter in Littrell’s life can’t be underestimated.
In 2016, Brian Littrell unfortunately learned that firsthand when he mourned the death of his beloved grandfather.
“Today we laid to rest my grandfather, Robert R. Fox,” he wrote.
“A man that truly loved his family and country … Army vet, P.O.W.
in World War II.
See you on the other side … “We have freedom from your sacrifice, and we are thankful,” he wrote.
“My father, uncle, great uncle, and grandfather all served.
Only one still remains.
Thank you to the men and women of our armed forces.”
Considering just how proud Littrell is of his grandfather, his death must have been quite difficult.
Whatever your stance, there’s no denying that President Trump is a controversial and polarizing figure.
Oftentimes, it doesn’t go down well when celebrities openly back him.
After Trump’s first election win in 2017, Littrell didn’t hold back on what he thought.
“I have faith in the system,” he continued.
AJ McLean also supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
… God bless you President Trump and your family!”
Unlike solo pop stars, bandmates are often able to lean on one another for support.
Brian Littrell found this out the hard way when fellow Backstreet Boy Nick Carter was accused of rape.
