| First Name |
Karen
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| Middle Name |
Anne
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| Maiden Name |
Carpenter
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| Full Name at Birth |
Karen Anne Carpenter
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| Alternative Name |
K. C., Karen Anne Carpenter, K.C., Freckle Face
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| Age |
32 (age at death) years
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| Birthday |
2nd March, 1950
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| Birthplace |
Grace-New Haven Hospital (now called Yale-New Haven Hospital), New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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| Died |
4th February, 1983
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| Place of Death |
Downey Community Hospital, Downey, California, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Emetine Cardiotoxicity Due To Or As A Consequence Of Anorexia Nervosa
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| Buried |
Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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| Height |
5' 4" (163 cm)
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| Weight |
99lbs (45 kg)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Distinctive Feature |
Her death drew attention to Anorexia Nervosa, 3-octave contralto vocal range, Shoulder-length hair, Sported forehead bangs, Freckled face
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| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Religion |
Methodist
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
American
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| High School |
Downey High School, Downey, California, USA
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| University |
California State University Long Beach
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, Actress, Musician, Drummer
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| Occupation |
Singer
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| Claim to Fame |
The Carpenters
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Pop, Easy Listening, Soft Rock, Jazz
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| Music Genre |
Pop/Rock
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| Year(s) Active |
1965–1983, 1969–1983
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| Music Style |
Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary
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| Music Mood |
Laid-Back/Mellow, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Sentimental, Romantic
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| Instrument |
Vocals, Drums
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| Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Drums, Percussion
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| Record Label |
A&M
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| Associated Acts |
The Carpenters, Richard Carpenter
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| Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) |
Sherwin Bash (1970-1975), Terry Ellis (1975-1976), Jerry Weintraub (1976-1983)
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| Official Websites |
www.nndb.com/people/199/000022133/, www.richardandkarencarpenter.com/, www.karencarpenter.com/, rfrick.info/interpretation/carpenter.htm, www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=176, http://www.richardandkarencarpenter.com/, http://richardandkarencarpenter.com
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| Father |
Harold Bertram Carpenter
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| Mother |
Agnes Reuwer Tatum
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| Brother |
Richard Carpenter
|
| Favorite People |
Joe Morello, Ringo Starr
|
| Favorite TV Shows |
Dallas (1978), Marcus Welby, M.D. (1969), I Love Lucy (1951)
|
Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer who, along with her older brother Richard, was part of the duo the Carpenters. She was praised for her contralto vocals, and her drumming abilities were viewed positively by other musicians and critics. Her struggles with eating disorders would later raise awareness of anorexia and body dysmorphia.
