The Autopsy
After her death, Karen’s parents wanted an autopsy done to determine the exact cause of her death. The procedure revealed that she had taken large amounts of ipecac syrup which causes a person to vomit excessively.
The Autopsy
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Nation Mourns
Karen was laid to rest on February 8, 1983. Over a thousand fans attended the funeral of this legendary musician. Close friends like Olivia Newton-John and Dorothy Hamill were also in attendance. Even Burris was present and placed his wedding band in the casket. And though they were not physically present at the interment, millions of fans across the globe mourned her death.
Nation Mourns