Karen Carpenter
Soft rock, Musical Artist
1950 – 1983
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Who was Karen Carpenter?
Karen Anne Carpenter was an American singer and drummer. She and her brother, Richard, formed the 1970s duo, the Carpenters. Although her skills as a drummer earned admiration from drumming luminaries and peers, she is best known for her vocal performances. She had a contralto vocal range.
Carpenter suffered from anorexia nervosa, an eating disorder which was little known at the time. She died at age 32 from heart failure caused by complications related to her illness. Carpenter's death led to increased visibility and awareness of eating disorders.
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- Born
- Mar 2, 1950
New Haven - Also known as
- Karen Anne Carpenter
- K.C.
- Die Carpenter
- The Carpenters
- Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Thomas James Burris
(1980/08/31 - 1983/02/04)
- Thomas James Burris
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Downey High School
- Died
- Feb 4, 1983
Downey - Resting place
- Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park
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on July 23, 2013
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