Then And Now: 70’s Child Stars And What’s Keeping Them Busy These Days

Published on 09/06/2020
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Karen Carpenter’s Passing In 1983

In 1983, Karen Carpenter sadly passed away at the young age of 32. At her parent’s house, Karen suddenly collapsed and was taken to Downey Community Hospital, which was 25 minutes away. She was actually suffering from anorexia nervosa, which is a disorder related to compulsive dieting, and the cause of her death was cardiac arrest. Karen’s anorexia was the reason for the cancellation of The Carpenters’ 1975 performance for Queen Elizabeth as well as their concert tour in Europe and the Orient. However, she continued to perform almost until her sudden death.

Karen Carpenter’s Passing In 1983

Karen Carpenter’s Passing In 1983

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Barry Williams – Then

At only 14 years old, Barry Williams got cast as Greg Brady, the eldest child, on the hit show The Brady Bunch . He quickly became a teen heartthrob who had millions of female fans across the United States. Aside from his acting chops, Barry also recorded four albums together with his well-known TV siblings. This helped his popularity grow even more among the female population.

Barry Williams - Then

Barry Williams – Then

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