David Carradine, the star of the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu" and the "Kill Bill" films, has been found dead in a Bangkok hotel room from an apparent suicide. The 72-year-old was in Thailand filming his latest film "Stretch," according to his personal manager, Chuck Binder.
Carradine was reportedly found naked in the room's closet hanging from a rope, possibly from the curtains, according to the Nation and police. Police have yet to determine if Carradine died today or Wednesday, according to the US Embassy.
During his career Carradine appeared in more than 100 films and TV dramas. He is best remembered for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the 1970s US TV series "Kung Fu" and more recently starred as Uma Thurman's nemesis, Bill, in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" feature films.
Born John Arthur Carradine, the eldest son of actor John Carradine, he was also known for producing and starring in several exercise videos teaching the martial arts of tai chi and qigong, in which he became interested after starring in "Kung Fu."
He is survived by his two daughters, Calista and Kansas, his son, Tom, and his fifth wife, Annie Bierman, and her children. WorstPreviews.com
Thursday, June 4, 2009
David Carradine Found Dead
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