Born on March 2, 1950 the daughter of Harold (a printer) and Agnes (a homemaker) had no idea about the life that was ahead of her. At the age of 17, as her musical career with her brother Richard was beginning, her extreme dieting would begin. (Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives) At the age of 17 she was 141 lbs. and 5’4’’. She went to a physician and got put on the Stillman water diet (8 glasses of water a day, no …showed first 75 words of 978 total…

…showed last 75 words of 978 total…were signed. (www.leadsister.com) Karen Carpenter was a popular vocalist and drummer in the 70’s. She was best known for her work with her brother Richard in their soft rock duo group the Carpenters. Karen was laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Cypress California on February 8, 1983. She will always be remembered and loved by millions of fans that were and still are moved and inspired by her. (Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives)