Karen Carpenter
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 fatty foods, and plenty of vitamins). She did not like diets, but she stuck with it and lost 25 lbs. in six months. She stayed at this weight until 1973. (www.leadsister.com) She started to show a disinterest in food in 1974. She was purchasing sugar-free jelly and stocking the cabinets with low-calorie and low-fat foods. When going to the recording studios she would get many compliments on how good she looked and compliments on her weight loss. At the time she was 115lbs. but now had a goal to weigh 105lbs. (www.leadsister.com) Her weight was dropping more and more by 1975. She was too tired and worn out to perform on tour in Japan and Europe weighing only 80lbs. (Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives) Her best friend Debbie Vaiuso came to visit her and she was quoted saying "her skin was literally hanging
Her brother Richard was quoted saying "Can we do something to hide those hips". She said they were just incase she would need them not to worry. In January or 1983 she said she would sometimes see spots in front of her eyes and would complaining about her "thumping heart". Her brother Richard was in Tokyo and London rescheduling their tours while she went to Cedars of Sinai Hospital to get treatment for Anorexia. com) In April of 1982 she flew home for her two-week break from treatment and recorded the last song her and Richard recorded together. Plus, she started taking a thyroid medicine three months before this. She will always be remembered and loved by millions of fans that were and still are moved and inspired by her. com) Karen Carpenter was a popular vocalist and drummer in the 70's. Not long after that she told her brother "Richard I realize I am sick and I need help".
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