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entertainment1 year ago

"Christina Ricci Pays Tribute to Her Beloved Dog Karen Carpenter"

Actress Christina Ricci mourns the loss of her 15-year-old dog Karen Carpenter, sharing a heartfelt tribute on Instagram. She described Karen as a "lady" and "the best little soul" she's ever known, and expressed hope that her beloved pet is in a "humans-only area" in heaven. Ricci also shared a photo of her son with Karen, highlighting the dog's special bond with her family. She has three other dogs and a cat, and has previously spoken about her love for animals and her decision to ensure Karen's comfort in her old age.

via Daily Mail|
#christina-ricci#dog#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

The Tragic Influence of a Mother's Favoritism and Ipecac on Karen Carpenter

A new book and documentary are shedding light on the life and legacy of Karen Carpenter, the beloved singer who became the first celebrity casualty of anorexia. Contrary to popular belief, it is suggested that her mother's favoritism towards her brother, Richard, played a significant role in Karen's battle with anorexia and body dysmorphia. The documentary, "Karen Carpenter: Starving For Perfection," and the biography, "Lead Sister: The Story Of Karen Carpenter," explore Karen's struggles with her weight, her strained relationship with her mother, and the pressures of fame in the music industry. Karen's tragic death in 1983 due to heart failure brought attention to anorexia and sparked further research and awareness of eating disorders.

via Daily Mail|
#anorexia-nervosa#eating-disorders#entertainment
health2 years ago

Karen Carpenter's Devastating Anorexia Battle: From 77lbs to Overdosing on 90 Laxatives

A new biography titled "Lead Sister: The Story of Karen Carpenter" explores the battle with anorexia nervosa that ultimately led to the untimely death of the singer-drummer at the age of 32. The book reveals that Carpenter checked into a hotel for intensive therapy sessions, during which she admitted to taking over 90 laxatives and 10 pills of thyroid medication daily. Her therapy aimed to help her cut down and eventually stop these behaviors. However, her health deteriorated, and she was admitted to the hospital weighing only 77lbs. Despite gaining weight during her hospital stay, Carpenter tragically passed away due to complications from anorexia.

via Daily Mail|
#anorexia-nervosa#biography#health