Obituary of Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter

Karen Anne Carpenter (born March 2, 1950 in New Haven, Connecticut) was a singer who was best known for being in a duo along with her brother Richard Carpenter called, “The Carpenters.” Karen died on February 4, 1983 and her death was because of heart failure caused by anorexia nervosa. She died very young at age 32.

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Karen Carpenter Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Carpenter, Karen
Common Name: Karen Carpenter
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date: March 02, 1950
Age: 32 (at death)
Occupations:
- Singer
- Musician
Active Years: 1965-1983

Religion: Christian
Net Worth: $5 to $10 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Armaf Club De Nuit Intense
Favorite Actor: Diane Keaton

Karen's Family Tree

Birth Name: Karen Anne Carpenter
Father: Harold Bertram Carpenter (November 8, 1908-October 15, 1988)
Mother: Agnes Reuwer (née Tatum, March 5, 1915-November 10, 1996)
Brother(s):

Richard Carpenter (born October 15, 1946-died February 4th, 1983)

Spouse/Partner:

Thomas Jane Burris (married 1980-1983, her death)

Death Notice:

Date: February 04 1983 at age 32
Place: Downey, California, United States
Cause of Death: Heart Failure (due to anorexia nervosa)
Funeral Arrangements: Held on February 8, 1983, at Downey United Methodist Church, Downey, California
Interment: Buried at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Cypress, California, United States

Category Tags:

Singer Musician American Born on March 2nd Born in 1950 Born in Connecticut Died in 1983 Died at age 32 Died from Heart Failure

Karen's Notable Roles:

The Carpenters

Quotable Quotes:

"We spent an awful lot of time trying to achieve perfection as close as we can come. It's the foremost thing in both of our minds, at all times." (IMDB)

"Karen Carpenter lived a short but impactful life, leaving behind a legacy of beautiful music and touching hearts with her soulful voice. She was very nice to be with. (V)"

Is Ms. Karen Carpenter still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has passed away.