First NameKarenMiddle NameAnneMaiden NameCarpenterFull Name at BirthKaren Anne CarpenterAlternative NameK. C., Karen Anne Carpenter, K.C., Freckle FaceBirthday2nd March, 1950BirthplaceGrace-New Haven Hospital (now called Yale-New Haven Hospital), New Haven, Connecticut, USADied4th February, 1983Place of DeathDowney Community Hospital, Downey, California, USACause of DeathEmetine Cardiotoxicity Due To Or As A Consequence Of Anorexia NervosaBuriedPierce Brothers Valley Oaks Memorial Park, Westlake Village, Los Angeles County, California, USAHeight5' 4" (163 cm)Weight99lbs (45 kg)BuildSlimEye ColorBrown - DarkHair ColorBrown - DarkDistinctive FeatureHer death drew attention to Anorexia Nervosa, 3-octave contralto vocal range, Shoulder-length hair, Sported forehead bangs, Freckled faceZodiac SignPiscesSexualityStraightReligionMethodistEthnicityWhiteNationalityAmericanHigh SchoolDowney High School, Downey, California, USAUniversityCalifornia State University Long BeachOccupation TextSinger, Actress, Musician, DrummerOccupationSingerClaim to FameThe CarpentersMusic Genre (Text)Pop, Easy Listening, Soft Rock, JazzMusic GenrePop/RockYear(s) Active1965–1983, 1969–1983, 1968–1983Music StyleSoft Rock, Adult ContemporaryMusic MoodLaid-Back/Mellow, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Sentimental, RomanticInstrumentVocals, DrumsInstrument (text)Vocals, Drums, PercussionRecord LabelA&MAssociated ActsThe Carpenters, Richard CarpenterTalent Agency (e.g. Modelling)Sherwin Bash (1970-1975), Terry Ellis (1975-1976), Jerry Weintraub (1976-1983)Official Websiteswww.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.comFatherHarold Bertram CarpenterMotherAgnes Reuwer TatumBrotherRichard CarpenterFavorite PeopleJoe Morello, Ringo StarrFavorite TV ShowsDallas (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 formed half of the sibling duo the Carpenters alongside her older brother Richard. With a distinctive three-octave contralto range, she was praised by her peers for her vocal skills. Carpenter's struggle with and eventual death of heart failure related to her years-long struggle with anorexia would later raise awareness of eating disorders and body dysmorphia and their possible causes.

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