Not A Happy Ending
Aside from the verbal assault and financial problems he brought, there was also a physical aspect to the abuse. When she had enough, she revised her will and indicated that nothing from her estate will go to her husband. The last straw was a public fight in a restaurant and two had been separated ever since. Karen officially filed for divorce sometime in 1982.
Not A Happy Ending
Helping Others
In a tragic turn of events, Karen Carpenter succumbed to heart failure on February 1, 1983. It was largely attributed to anorexia. Her passing shocked all of her fans, especially those who were not familiar with the condition. However, it shed a lot of light about eating disorders as well as educated the public about the dangers that come with bulimia and anorexia.
Helping Others
