Obituary of Kim Carnes

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Kim Carnes

Kim Carnes (born July 20th, 1945 in Hollywood, California) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for writing and singing songs that were popular in the 1980s. Kim died on death-date and her death was because of a nasty infection. She was 80 years old in the end.

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Kim Carnes Biography Wiki:

    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Burgandy
    • Favorite Scent: Elizabeth Arden White Tea
    • Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

    Kim's Family Tree

    • Father: James Raymond Carnes
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dave Ellingson (married 1967-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Collin Ellingson (born 1975)
      • Ry Ellingson (born 1986)

Death Notice:

  • Date: Still Alive
  • Place: Unknown
  • Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Singer-SongwriterPop Music Genre American Born on July 20th Born in 1945 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"Imagine there's nothing to kill or die for and no religion too mess things up."

"Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase."

"I never had any other thought in my mind. I was gonna write songs, I was gonna be a star and a singer and I never thought of doing anything else." (IMDB)

"Kim Carnes was a pioneer in the music industry, leaving behind a legacy of timeless hits and paving the way for future female artists. (V)"

Is Ms. Kim Carnes still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-01-25 16:43:06
Author: Stan
Confirmation: Kim Carnes on Wikipedia


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