Obituary of Karen Carpenter

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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:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $5 to $10 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Indigo (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    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):
    • 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:

SingerMusician 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. (V)"

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

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Karen Carpenter on Wikipedia.org
Karen Carpenter at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2024-01-23 08:43:03
Author: Stan
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