Actor David Carradine dies at age 72

[lurkey]

Actor David Carradine found dead in Bangkok

Thursday, June 4, 2009

(06-04) 07:10 PDT BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) --

Actor David Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series "Kung Fu" who also had a wide-ranging career in the movies, has been found dead in the Thai capital, Bangkok.

A spokesman for the U.S. Embassy, Michael Turner, confirmed the death of the 72-year-old actor. He says Carradine died either late Wednesday or early Thursday, but he could not provide further details out of consideration for his family.

The Web site of the newspaper The Nation cited unidentified police sources as saying Carradine was found Thursday hanged in his luxury hotel room and is believed to have committed suicide.

Carradine was a leading member of a venerable Hollywood acting family that included his father, character actor John Carradine, and brother Keith.

[Sanibel]

Sad to hear. His father was a great actor in movies from the 1930's if you look for him.

[Category 5]

Tragic. Good actor. I dont know why he'd want to do this.

[lurkey]

Tragic. Good actor. I dont know why he'd want to do this.

His death is being ruled as 'accidental'. . the details why are really not appropriate for the board . .

[Ed Mahmoud]

Tragic. Good actor. I dont know why he'd want to do this.

His death is being ruled as 'accidental'. . the details why are really not appropriate for the board . .

About the last way I'd want to be found dead. But I'm amazed a guy in his 70s would even try that.

I'm rather speechless about the whole thing.