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Karen Carpenter

American singer and drummer (1950–1983)

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Occupation

Singer

Born in

Yale – New Haven Hospital

Born

March 2, 1950

Zodiac

Pisces

12,028

days lived

32

age at death

Born
March 2, 1950 in 🇺🇸Yale – New Haven Hospital
Died
February 4, 1983 (aged 32)
Zodiac
♓︎Pisces·tiger 🐅
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About

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Karen Anne Carpenter was an American musician who was the lead vocalist and drummer of the highly successful duo the Carpenters, formed with her older brother Richard. With a distinctive three-octave contralto range, she was praised by her peers for her vocal skills. Carpenter appeared on Rolling Stone's 2010 list of the 100 greatest singers of all time.

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Sun Sign

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Moon Sign

Leo♌︎

Dominant Element

Water

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Planetary positions calculated for March 2, 1950

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1983
Day 12,027
Age 32

Death of Karen Carpenter

Confidence
96%
Feb 4, 1983

Died at age 32 from heart failure, complicated by anorexia nervosa.

1981
Day 11,536
Age 31

Release of 'Voice of the Heart'

Confidence
96%
Oct 1, 1981

Her final solo album, released shortly before her death.

1980
Day 11,097
Age 30

Marriage to Tony DeVitto

Confidence
96%
Jul 19, 1980

Married real estate developer Tony DeVitto.

Day 10,897
Age 29

Recording of 'Made in America'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1980

The Carpenters' final studio album, recorded in 1980.

1978
Day 10,440
Age 28

Release of 'Christmas Portrait'

Confidence
96%
Oct 1, 1978

A successful Christmas album by The Carpenters.

1977
Day 10,075
Age 27

Release of 'Passage'

Confidence
96%
Oct 1, 1977

The Carpenters' ninth studio album.

1976
Day 9,557
Age 26

Release of 'A Kind of Hush'

Confidence
96%
May 1, 1976

The Carpenters' eighth studio album.

1975
Day 9,130
Age 24

Release of 'Horizon'

Confidence
96%
Mar 1, 1975

The Carpenters' seventh studio album.

1974
Day 8,706
Age 23

Release of 'The Singles: 1974'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1974

Compilation album featuring hit singles.

1973
Day 8,614
Age 23

Release of 'Now & Then'

Confidence
96%
Oct 1, 1973

The Carpenters' sixth studio album.

1972
Day 7,975
Age 21

Release of 'A Song for You'

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1972

The Carpenters' fifth studio album.

1971
Day 7,730
Age 21

Release of 'Carpenters'

Confidence
96%
May 1, 1971

The Carpenters' self-titled third studio album.

1970
Day 7,396
Age 20

Release of 'Close to You'

Confidence
96%
Jun 1, 1970

Breakthrough album featuring the hit song 'Close to You'.

1969
Day 7,184
Age 19

Release of 'Ticket to Ride'

Confidence
96%
Nov 1, 1969

The Carpenters' debut album.

Day 6,880
Age 18

Signed with A&M Records

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1969

The Carpenters signed their record deal.

Day 6,880
Age 18

Formed The Carpenters

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1969

Formed the musical duo with her brother Richard.

1967
Day 6,392
Age 17

Attended California State University, Long Beach

Confidence
96%
Sep 1, 1967

Studied music at CSULB.

Day 6,300
Age 17

Graduated from Downey High School

Confidence
96%
Jun 1, 1967

Completed high school in Downey, California.

1963
Day 4,688
Age 12

Moved to Downey, California

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 1963
1950
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Karen Carpenter

Confidence
96%
Mar 2, 1950

Born in New Haven, Connecticut.