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Karen Carpenter
Acting
02 Mar 1950
† 04 Feb 1983
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2, 1950 – February 4, 1983) was an American singer and drummer who was part of the duo the Carpenters alongside her older brother Richard. 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. Carpenter was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and moved to Downey, Calif...
Also Known As
Karen Anne Carpenter, The Carpenters, Carpenters



















