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3 Notable deaths
 by anorexia nervosa

Karen Carpenter

American singer and drummer (1950–1983).

Born March 2nd, 1950 in Yale – New Haven Hospital.

Died February 4th, 1983 at 32 years old in Downey Regional Medical Center (anorexia nervosa).

Ana Carolina Reston

Brazilian model.

Born June 4th, 1985 in Jundiaí.

Died November 14th, 2006 at 21 years old in São Paulo (anorexia nervosa).

Irene Fenwick

American actress (1887-1936).

Born September 5th, 1887 in Chicago.

Died December 24th, 1936 at 49 years old in Beverly Hills (anorexia nervosa).

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