Amy Murphy (born Amy Hasten), the late Eric Carmen’s third wife, is an Emmy Award–winning broadcaster who has worked at FOX News and other outlets. Married to Carmen since 2016, she shared the sad news of his death on his official website.
The music community is grieving the loss of singer-songwriter Eric Carmen, who died peacefully in his sleep over the weekend, his family announced. For decades his songs—marked by memorable melodies and heartfelt lyrics—reached listeners around the world.
Carmen first rose to prominence as the lead singer of the Raspberries, delivering smash songs like “Go All the Way.” He later found solo success with enduring tracks such as “All by Myself,” “Hungry Eyes,” and “Make Me Lose Control.”
Tributes arrived quickly from fans and fellow artists. Kiss frontman Paul Stanley recalled Carmen as a true rocker whose voice evoked the greats like McCartney and Marriott, while actor Michael Des Barres praised his songwriting for blending influences into something fresh and moving.
As listeners revisit his catalog, Eric Carmen’s music will continue to resonate, a testament to a career that celebrated love and the power of song.
Amy Murphy: Emmy-Winning Meteorologist and Communications Leader
Murphy, who is married to musician Eric Carmen, built a notable career in broadcast journalism before moving into corporate communications. Early on, she worked as a breaking news anchor and weekend weather reporter at Fox’s Los Angeles station, KTTV, a period during which she picked up two Emmy nominations. Her career began in these on-air roles and helped establish her reputation in the industry.
Before relocating to Los Angeles, Murphy spent six years as a meteorologist at WKYC in Cleveland, where she developed her forecasting and reporting skills. Her résumé also includes broadcasting positions in Miami and Phoenix, and ultimately a return to the Los Angeles market as her career progressed.
Among her professional highlights are serving as a staff meteorologist at WKYC-TV3 and contributing to FOX News coverage of major events such as the 2002 Winter Olympics. Her work in the field earned her an Emmy award plus two additional nominations, reinforcing her standing as a respected journalist.
After years in front of the camera, Murphy transitioned into corporate communications. She went on to become director of corporate communications for Health Banks, the biotech company formerly known as PacifiCord.
Amy Hasten Stayed True To Her Vows With Eric Carmen
On October 21, 2016, Eric Carmen — widely recognized as the lead singer of the Raspberries — married Amy, a former newscaster. This was not his first marriage; he had previously been married to Susan Carmen and Marcy Hill.
Those earlier marriages ended in divorce — his relationship with Marcy Hill concluded in 1979, and his marriage to Susan Brown ended in 2009. Despite those previous setbacks, Eric and Amy met while in Cleveland and later announced their wedding on Facebook, marking a new chapter for the couple. Murphy has stood by Eric through thick and thin, honoring the commitments they made on their wedding day.
A Personal Loss in 2007
Before she married Eric, Amy Murphy went through a devastating chapter when her then-boyfriend, comedian Richard Jeni, died by suicide in 2007. His battle with severe clinical depression had a profound impact on Amy, creating a sense of loss that never fully disappeared.
Although Amy has since recovered from her own struggles with depression, the grief over Richard’s death remains. She sometimes opens up about that difficult time but generally keeps the specifics private and away from the media spotlight.
