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.