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Karen Anne Carpenter was an American singer and drummer who with her elder brother Richard performed as the duo the Carpenters. With a distinctive three-octave contralto vocal range, she was praised by her peers as a great vocalist. Her struggle with and eventual death from anorexia would later raise awareness of eating disorders and body dysmorphia.
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Carpenter at the White House in 1972 | |
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| Birth name | Karen Anne Carpenter |
| Born | March 2, 1950[1] New Haven, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Origin | Downey, California, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 1983 (aged 32)[1] Downey, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1968–1983 |
| Labels | A&M |
| Website | richardandkarencarpenter |
| Height | 5’ 4” (1.63 m) |
| Spouse(s) | Thomas Burris
(m. 1980; sep. 1981) |
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Karen Carpenter - Bio, Age, Wiki, Facts and Family
Karen Carpenter's About
[✎]Karen Carpenter was a well-known American vocalist who was most known for being a member of the Carpenters, a successful soft rock band. In the 1970s, she and her brother, Richard Carpenter, created the band and were immediately quite famous with their calming music. Karen was not only a brilliant vocalist, but she was also the drummer in their band, earning accolades from both contemporary musicians and her contemporaries. Karen, a contralto performer, was also well-known in the music world. The Carpenters began touring and performing live shows in the late 1960s, but it was not until the 1970s that they achieved financial success and reputation. Karen began her career as a drummer, but as her career progressed, she began to take on the position of lead vocalist as well. Her drumming became constrained as a result of her burgeoning fame as a vocalist, as it was relegated to just live appearances. Karen had an eating issue, which was a sickness that few people were aware of at the time. She died as a result of heart failure caused by her eating problem.
Karen Carpenter Family life
[✎]She married Thomas James Burris on August 31, 1980.
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Karen Carpenter Before Fame
[✎]She used to like playing baseball as a kid. She struggled with anorexia nervousa all of her life.
Karen Carpenter Trivia
[✎]She was an exceptional drummer, considered one of the best of her peers.
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Karen Carpenter Height Weight
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At the age of 33,
Karen Carpenter height is 5 ft 4 in (1.626 m).
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[✎]She dated actor Tony Danza .
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Facts About Karen Carpenter
[✎]● Karen Carpenter was born on March 2, 1950 (age 33) in New Haven, Connecticut, United States ● She is a celebrity pop singer ● Her popular songs are Top of the WorldA Song for You · 1972, Yesterday Once MoreNow & Then · 1973 and Close to YouClose to You · 1970 ● She died on February 4, 1983, Downey, CA● Her spouse is Thomas James Burris (m. 1980–1983)● Karen Carpenter has 1 sibling in Her family: Richard Carpenter● Her height is 5 ft 4 in (1.626 m)
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