Obituary of Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter

Richard Carpenter (born October 15th, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut) was a Singer-Songwriter who was best known for being half of the music duo "the Carpenters" alongside his younger sister Karen. Richard died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of a long illness. He was 79 years old.

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Richard Carpenter Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Carpenter, Richard
Common Name: Richard Carpenter
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Birth Date: October 15, 1946
Age: 79
Occupation: Singer-Songwriter

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Navy
Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
Favorite Actor: Emily Blunt

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard Lynn Carpenter
Father: Harold Bertram Carpenter (November 8, 1908-October 15, 1988)
Mother: Agnes Reuwer Tatum (March 5, 1915-November 10, 1996)
Sister(s):

Karen Carpenter (born March 02, 1950-died February 04, 1983)

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

Singer-Songwriter American Born on October 15th Born in 1946 Born in Connecticut

Quotable Quotes:

"The Carpenters didn't just hit, they exploded." (IMDB)

"Richard Carpenter was an incredible and tragically departed talent. His art is unparalleled among the humanoids and will be missed. (V)"

"Richard Carpenter's life was filled with passion for music and his legacy continues to live on through his timeless compositions and impactful collaborations with his sister, Karen. (V)"

"Richard Carpenter had a successful career as a musician and composer, known for his work as one half of the famous duo, The Carpenters. Despite his professional achievements, his life was cut short due to unfortunate circumstances. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Carpenter still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.