She died of heart failure as a result of anorexia nervosa. She did use Ipecac to aid in purging, so technically that was a factor in her death but not really what straight-up killed her. Not long before her death, she was force-fed and gained like 20 pounds in two weeks. Unfortunately, at the time, doctors didn't realize that that's more than a little unhealthy, and especially hard on an already weak heart. It's a very complicated story.
Todd Haynes' account of her story is not to be taken as historically accurate. He pretty much used her for his commentary on society. It could've really been about anybody.
Anyway, this song made me fall in love with the Carpenters. It will always be my favorite from them.
Carpenters are love.
She died of heart failure as a result of anorexia nervosa. She did use Ipecac to aid in purging, so technically that was a factor in her death but not really what straight-up killed her. Not long before her death, she was force-fed and gained like 20 pounds in two weeks. Unfortunately, at the time, doctors didn't realize that that's more than a little unhealthy, and especially hard on an already weak heart. It's a very complicated story.
Todd Haynes' account of her story is not to be taken as historically accurate. He pretty much used her for his commentary on society. It could've really been about anybody.
Anyway, this song made me fall in love with the Carpenters. It will always be my favorite from them.