Who is Eric Carmen’s wife Amy? Meet the little-known Emmy award-winner who married The Raspberries frontman

Eric Carmen built an astonishing career during his time as the frontman of The Raspberries, as well as in his own solo career.

With a catalog full of hits such as All By Myself, It Hurts Too Much and The Way We Used To Be, Carmen has become an iconic name from the 70s.

The songwriter even wrote top ten hits and wrote songs like Hey Deanie and That’s Rock And Roll.

His wife confirmed the devastating news of his death at the age of 74 via his website on Monday.

But who is the woman who was by his side for almost ten years? MailOnline take a look at Eric Carmen’s wife, Amy.

His Emmy-winning news anchor wife confirmed the news via his website. But who is Amy Carmen? (Eric pictured with Amy)

Who is Amy, Eric Carmen’s wife?

Former The Raspberries frontman Eric Carmen tied the knot with newsreader Amy in 2016 – her surname was previously Murphy and before that Hasten.

The couple remained married until his death, which was confirmed by Amy via his website on Monday.

His wife was previously a staff meteorologist at Cleveland station WKYC-TV3.

he left the Cleveland TV station after six years and set its sights on locations in Miami, Phoenix and Los Angeles Cleveland Magazine.

A talented news reporter, Amy eventually ended up on the FOX News team and even earned an Emmy and two additional nominations for her work at the 2002 Winter Olympics.

After her stint in media, Amy became director of corporate communications for a biotech company called Health Banks, formerly known as PacifiCord.

Eric married newsreader Amy in 2016 and the couple remained married until his death (seen in 1987)

His wife, Amy, formerly of Murphy and Hasten, is a news anchor who has received both Emmy awards and nominations for her work on the 2002 Winter Olympics with FOX News (photo: Eric in 2007)

How many wives did Eric Carmen have?

During his life, the musician was married three times.

Eric first married Marcy Hill on October 31, 1978, but their marriage was short-lived and ended just a year later.

He then married Susan Brown in 1993 and the couple had two children – Clay and Kathryn – before splitting in 2009.

Amy and Eric walked down the aisle in 2016 and remained together until the songwriter passed away in 2024 at the age of 74.

The couple had no children together during their marriage.

When did Eric Carmen die?

On Monday, Amy shared the announcement of the former Raspberries frontman’s death on his website, but the exact cause of death is unknown at this time.

The statement read: “It is with immense sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of Eric Carmen’s passing.

‘Our sweet, loving and talented Eric passed away in his sleep this weekend. It brought him great joy to know that his music touched so many people for decades and will be his lasting legacy.

Amy asked fans to respect her request for privacy as she and his loved ones mourn their “tremendous loss.”

Over the course of his life, Eric had three wives: Marcy Hill, Susan Brown and his last wife Amy (photo: Eric in 1975)

As a solo artist, he released some of his biggest hits, including All by Myself, It Hurts Too Much and The Way We Used to Be (photo: 1987).

She concluded her statement with a reference to his 1977 song, Love Is All That Matters, closing with his lyrics, “Love Is All That Matters…Faithful and Forever.”

Following news of his death, fans and musicians alike poured out condolences, with Kiss frontman Paul Stanley leading the tributes to the legendary singer.

‘Terrible news. Eric Carmen has passed away. Although he was known by many for writing radio hits such as All By Myself and others, Eric was a true rocker through and through.

‘His voice had elements of McCartney and Steve Marriott. The Raspberrys did shows with us. A great band live and I loved their records.’

Actor Michael Des Barres wrote an emotional message, which read: ‘An outstanding songwriter, singer and performer.

‘He loved Steve Marriott and also pop music. He brought the two together and created something new…RIP, Eric Carmen.”

Singer John Editt shared a lengthy tribute as he responded to Eric’s death.

“It’s a sad day for my inner child, who is now in her late 40s,” he tweeted. ‘Rest in peace Eric Carmen and thank you for the Raspberries.’

The death of the former Raspberries frontman was announced on Monday, but an exact cause of death is currently unknown

Kiss frontman Paul Stanley was one of the first to pay tribute on X (formerly known as Twitter)

Some of his followers looked back on his biggest hits, including All by Myself, while praising him for making music they could relate to as teenagers.

“RIP Eric Carmen,” wrote another. ‘As a painfully shy and lonely child, I cannot tell you how much this song touched me’

Actor Michael Des Barres wrote: ‘An excellent songwriter, singer and performer. He loved Steve Marriott and also pop music. He brought the two together and created something new…RIP, Eric Carmen’

Singer John Editt shared a lengthy tribute as he responded to Eric’s death

“Thanks for the music and memories,” another fan wrote.

The Raspberries had a five-year run, releasing hits including I Wanna Be With You, Tonight And Overnight Sensation, before splitting up in 1975.

A self-taught guitarist and classically trained pianist, Eric found success as the lead singer of the Raspberries in the ’70s with hits like Go All The Way.

After the band split in 1975, the crooner cultivated a prolific solo career, landing several times on the Billboard Hot 100 with songs like All By Myself, It Hurts Too Much and The Way We Used To Be.