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    • Oct 12, 1983
    The Carpenters receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, eight months after the death of Karen Carpenter. They had a country hit with "Sweet, Sweet Smile," and Lynn Anderson earned a hit by remaking "Top Of The World"
    Nov 21, 1983
    Richard Carpenter reflects in a People magazine cover story on the death of his sister, "Sweet, Sweet Smile" singer Karen Carpenter, from an eating disorder: "We never knew how to help her"
    Jul 7, 2003
    E! Entertainment names the "101 Most Shocking Moments In Entertainment." Karen Carpenter's death, from anorexia nervosa, ranks at #30
    Nov 27, 2008
    Ray Charles ranks #2 among Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Singers Of All-Time. Among other deceased stars listed: Sam Cooke, #4; Otis Redding, #8; James Brown, #10; Roy Orbison, #13; Jackie Wilson, #26; Janis Joplin, #28; Buddy Holly, #48; Wilson Pickett, #68; and Karen Carpenter, #94
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