The Cemetery of Rock

R.I.P.

 
 

Karen Carpenter

of The Carpenters

Date of Birth: March 2, 1950
Date of Death: February 24, 1983

Cause of Death: Heart attack after a long battle with Anorexia Nervosa

Final Resting Place: Forest Lawn, Cypress, California

Claim to Fame: A drummer, but best known for her angelic voice in The Carpenters, who sold millions of albums in the 70s. Check out 'We've Only Just Begun' and 'Close to You'.



 


 



 

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