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The Professor
06-04-2009, 08:35 AM
Sad news. Still waiting for details....

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/06/04/obit.david.carradine/index.html

Like many of the greats, I think he only got better with age. Too bad his life has ended so early.
MedicCook
06-04-2009, 08:45 AM
RIP.

Here is his IMDB page. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001016/

He currently has 6 movies in post-production and 1 in pre-production.
Skywalker
06-04-2009, 08:47 AM
R.I.P. Grasshopper!
Chris.
06-04-2009, 08:49 AM
I used to love watching Kung Fu with my dad when I was younger! This saddens me.
ActionAndy
06-04-2009, 08:59 AM
:mad:Oh WTF!
Darrell
06-04-2009, 09:00 AM
This is sad and according to Wikipedia, their is speculation that 4chan.org is involved. I've seen that website and to me it just looked like a forum for stupid pictures and stuff and anime.

Does anyone know any reason why 4chan.org could be implicated as being a part of this tragedy?

R.I.P. Kwai Chang Caine :(
tzaddi
06-04-2009, 09:11 AM
David was from a creative family of actors. I remember his father in the movie "Grapes of Wrath". From what I know David's journey continues.
http://starshipaurora.com/images/kung_fu_caine.jpg
LordOfWu
06-04-2009, 09:15 AM
RIP, this is sad news indeed
boonedoggle
06-04-2009, 09:20 AM
rip. i guess they killed Bill.
Mugen910
06-04-2009, 09:21 AM
rip. i guess they killed Bill.

that is wrong..but clever nonetheless.
Sr Mike
06-04-2009, 09:29 AM
Reports are that he committed suicide by hanging himself. That is a bigger shock to me than dying at the age of 72.
boonedoggle
06-04-2009, 09:32 AM
that is wrong..but clever nonetheless.

well, that was with all respect to the actor of course. I really enjoyed him in that flick.
Clampdown
06-04-2009, 09:34 AM
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2464856/David-Carradine-found-hanged.html

"David Carradine Found Hanged"...wow...very sad. From the reports I have read this sounds very similar to what happened to Michael Hutchence of INXS (in the circumstances of his death).
boonedoggle
06-04-2009, 09:34 AM
Reports are that he committed suicide by hanging himself. That is a bigger shock to me than dying at the age of 72.

wow. that is indeed shocking and sad.
Starscream
06-04-2009, 09:39 AM
RIP.
His presence will be missed.
Bruins Fan
06-04-2009, 10:04 AM
R.I.P. David. :(
Waynegro1
06-04-2009, 12:04 PM
RIP, Mr. Carradine.
Prayers going out to the family.
CigaSkills9
06-04-2009, 12:41 PM
R.I.P. Grasshopper.....may your journey be complete now.
yellowgoat
06-04-2009, 02:40 PM
:( I was watching Circle of Iron late last night, He was my favorite actor stared in Death Race 2000, Deathsport,Future Zone and the Kung Fu show. I never seen a DC movie I didn't like.

This is sad.
icehog3
06-04-2009, 02:51 PM
The world was more interesting with Mr. Carradine in it. R.I.P.
ActionAndy
06-04-2009, 03:34 PM
:( I was watching Circle of Iron late last night, He was my favorite actor stared in Death Race 2000, Deathsport,Future Zone and the Kung Fu show. I never seen a DC movie I didn't like.

This is sad.

I think you, me, and David Carradine are the only people to have owned a copy of Circle of Iron.
yellowgoat
06-04-2009, 03:40 PM
lol
Yeah, I just bought it again on Blu Ray. I couldn't believe how great the picture is on it.
ahc4353
06-04-2009, 03:56 PM
... :sad
nozero
06-04-2009, 04:59 PM
RIP Mr. Carradine.
ehdg
06-04-2009, 05:23 PM
He was a very good actor. Just sounds weird the way he died found hung to death in a closet in his hotel room. I guess he was fighting some demons or something. Shame that he left us still at a fairly young age.
WildBlueSooner
06-04-2009, 05:33 PM
RIP...a true badass left this world
The Professor
06-04-2009, 06:00 PM
He was a very good actor. Just sounds weird the way he died found hung to death in a closet in his hotel room. I guess he was fighting some demons or something. Shame that he left us still at a fairly young age.
The reports coming out on several news sites is that it wasn't suicide -- it was autoerotic asphyxiation. TMZ, Village Voice, and others reporting this.

http://www.tmz.com/2009/06/04/david-carradines-rep-death-was-accidental/
floydp
06-04-2009, 06:14 PM
He played many interesting roles on tv and on the big screen. His approach to characters will be missed. R.I.P. Mr. Carradine.
bvilchez
06-04-2009, 10:08 PM
A true individual to the martial arts world......he will be missed. R.I.P. David
BlackDog
06-05-2009, 07:39 AM
Looks like it was autoeroticism:

http://img.skitch.com/20090604-gbtdny1sw54jj498rg57t8snx4.jpg
darb85
06-05-2009, 09:39 AM
this one has fishy written all over it! jeez, what a weird saga.

you will be missed Mr. Carradine...
KASR
06-05-2009, 11:57 AM
I agree...very weird.....the rope was tired around his neck and his genitals and then the rope was tied together?!??! Am I missing something here???
icehog3
06-05-2009, 04:05 PM
I agree...very weird.....the rope was tired around his neck and his genitals and then the rope was tied together?!??! Am I missing something here???

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erotic_asphyxiation
kelmac07
06-05-2009, 05:28 PM
Erotic asphyxiation...definetely not my cup of tea!!!
Stog-a-Boy
06-05-2009, 06:44 PM
I took a human sexuality class this semester and apparently autoerotic asphyxiation is very popular. Saw some pretty disturbing pictures. If you pass out and the rope you tied is a bit too short then thats all it take.

There is also a way of tying the rope around your neck and your ankles at the same time and pulling your legs in certain directions, but if you get a charley-horse or cramp and pull your legs down too far that will do it too.

My teacher went very in depth with this for some reason.