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Karen Carpenter's Untimely Death Shocks Fans and Music World

3/6/2026

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Karen Carpenter (American pop singer) died of cardiac arrest on February 4, 1983, at age 32.
She was found unconscious at her parents' home in Downey, California.
The Carpenters achieved major success in the 1970s with hits such as "We've Only Just Begun."
They were planning a new album and tour in 1983.
Carpenter had previously battled anorexia.

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Karen Carpenter (American pop singer) died of cardiac arrest on February 4, 1983, at age 32.
She was found unconscious at her parents' home in Downey, California.
The Carpenters achieved major success in the 1970s with hits such as "We've Only Just Begun."
They were planning a new album and tour in 1983.
Carpenter had previously battled anorexia.