David Carradine was found dead in his Park Nai Lert Hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand. He leaves behind his wife, Annie Bierman. Learn more about the developing story, plus see pictures and video here.
If you are anything like me and you grew up watching David Carradine in Kung Fu, and then went around emulating the flying side kicks and karate chops all day long, then today is an extremely sad day. Carradine, 73, was found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok, reports ABC. According to his agent he was filming a new movie over there.
David Carradine was launched into the public eye for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the hit 1970s TV show Kung Fu, and then later found momentous success once again in the Quentin Tarantino directed Kill Bill films.
A multi-faceted talent, David had appeared in over 200 motion pictures and television shows, and several plays. He was also a gifted director, writer, producer, and composer.
The initial police investigation indicates that the David, who was the eldest son of actor John Carradine and husband to Annie Bierman, hung himself from a cord of the type which is used to hang curtains. His manager says that the actor was in good spirits, and that his death was from natural causes.
The headlines read on June 4, 2009, “David Carradine Dies in Bangkok Hotel Room.”
Thank you for the enjoyment you have bestowed upon us over the years, we will miss you!
We are curious. What impact did David have on your life? Is there a favorite scene from a movie or did you and your family ever gather around the tube to watch Kung Fu? As a tribute to his memory, let us know your thoughts on his life and death in the comment section below.
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June 9th, 2009 at 1:47 am
tragic loss; Carradine’s show was a standard for Kung Fu cinema