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Karen Anne Carpenter (March 2 1950 - February 4 1983) was an American singer and drummer. She and her brother Richard formed the 1970s duo Carpenters commonly called The Carpenters. She had a contralto vocal range and her skills as a drummer earned admiration from her peers although she is best known for her vocal performances of romantic ballads. Carpenter suffered from anorexia nervosa an eating disorder which was little known at the time.
When is Karen Carpenter's birthday?
Karen Carpenter was born on the , which was a Thursday. Karen Carpenter's next birthday would be in 72 days (would be turning 76years old then).
How old would Karen Carpenter be today?
Today, Karen Carpenter would be 75 years old. To be more precise, Karen Carpenter would be 27393 days old or 657432 hours.
Are there any books, DVDs or other memorabilia of Karen Carpenter? Is there a Karen Carpenter action figure?
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What was Karen Carpenter's zodiac sign?
Karen Carpenter's zodiac sign was Pisces.
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The ruling planets of Pisces are Jupiter and Neptune. Therefore, lucky days were Thursdays and Mondays and lucky numbers were: 3, 7, 12, 16, 21, 25, 30, 34, 43 and 52. Purple, Violet and Sea green were Karen Carpenter's lucky colors. Typical positive character traits of Pisces include: Emotion, Sensitivity and Compession. Negative character traits could be: Pessimism, Lack of initiative and Laziness.Was Karen Carpenter gay or straight?
Many people enjoy sharing rumors about the sexuality and sexual orientation of celebrities. We don't know for a fact whether Karen Carpenter was gay, bisexual or straight. However, feel free to tell us what you think! Vote by clicking below.
17% of all voters think that Karen Carpenter was gay (homosexual), 72% voted for straight (heterosexual), and 11% like to think that Karen Carpenter was actually bisexual.
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Is Karen Carpenter still alive? Are there any death rumors?
Unfortunately no, Karen Carpenter is not alive anymore. The death rumors are true.
How old was Karen Carpenter when he/she died?
Karen Carpenter was 32 years old when he/she died.
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When did Karen Carpenter die? How long ago was that?
Karen Carpenter died on the 4th of February 1983, which was a Friday. The tragic death occurred 42 years ago.
Where was Karen Carpenter born?
Karen Carpenter was born in Connecticut, New Haven Connecticut.
Did Karen Carpenter do drugs? Did Karen Carpenter smoke cigarettes or weed?
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What bands was Karen Carpenter in? Which artists did Karen Carpenter work with?
There are a few bands and artists Karen Carpenter collaborated with, for example: Richard Carpenter (musician) and The Carpenters.
What instruments did Karen Carpenter play?
Karen Carpenter did know how to play Ludwig-Musser.
Which record label was Karen Carpenter signed to? What record labels was Karen Carpenter with in the past?
Karen Carpenter was signed with A&M Records.
When did Karen Carpenter retire? When did Karen Carpenter end the active career?
Karen Carpenter retired in 1983, which is more than 42 years ago.
When did Karen Carpenter's career start? How long ago was that?
Karen Carpenter's career started in 1965. That is more than 60 years ago.
What kind of music did Karen Carpenter do? What genre was Karen Carpenter?
Karen Carpenter was known for a variety of different music styles. Genres Karen Carpenter is best known for are: Pop music and Soft rock.
What was Karen Carpenter's real name?
Karen Carpenter's full given name was Karen Anne Carpenter.
What is Karen Carpenter's official website?
There are many websites with news, gossip, social media and information about Karen Carpenter on the net. However, the most official one we could find is www.richardandkarencarpenter.com.
Who are similar musical artists to Karen Carpenter?
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What is Karen Carpenter doing now?
As mentioned above, Karen Carpenter died 42 years ago. Feel free to add stories and questions about Karen Carpenter's life as well as your comments below.
Are there any photos of Karen Carpenter's hairstyle or shirtless?
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What is Karen Carpenter's net worth in 2025? How much does Karen Carpenter earn?
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