First Name
Karen
Middle Name
Anne
Maiden Name
Carpenter
Full Name
Karen Anne Carpenter
Other Names
K. C.
Karen Anne Carpenter
K.C.
Freckle Face
Age
Date of Birth
2 March 1950
Birthplace
Grace-New Haven Hospital (now called Yale-New Haven Hospital), New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Date of Death
4 February 1983
Location of Death
Downey Community Hospital, Downey, California, USA
Cause of Death
Emetine Cardiotoxicity Due To Or As A Consequence Of Anorexia Nervosa
Build
Slim
Height
5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye Color
Brown - Dark
Hair Color
Brown - Dark
Star Sign
Pisces
Religion
Methodist
Ethnicity
White
Nationality
American
High School
Downey High School, Downey, California, USA
University
California State University Long Beach
Occupation
Singer, Actress, Musician, Drummer
Claim to Fame
The Carpenters
Music Genre
Pop/Rock
Music Style
Soft Rock, Adult Contemporary
Music Mood
Laid-Back/Mellow, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Sentimental, Romantic
Instrument
Vocals, Drums
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