
Throughout her life, Karen struggled with depression and anorexia nervosa, issues that had a profound effect on her music career and personal life. Tragically, she passed away unexpectedly in February 1983 at the age of 32, which brought significant public attention to anorexia nervosa.
Karen married Tom Burris in 1980, but their marriage faced many challenges, and by the time of her death, she was in the process of getting divorced.
"There's a Kind of Hush" is a song written by Les Reed and Geoff Stephens. It was originally recorded by the New Vaudeville Band in 1967, becoming a hit in Australia and South Africa, while a cover by Herman's Hermits reached No.4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
*Herman's Hermits' cover quickly gained popularity, earning Gold certification for over a million sales in the US and making it into the Top 10.
*The Carpenters also recorded a version in 1976, which enjoyed moderate success.