'Kung Fu' star David Carradine found dead in Thailand
David Carradine, of "Kung Fu" fame and more recently "Kill Bill," has died. He was 72.
The actor was found dead Wednesday in a hotel room in Bangkok, Thailand, where he had been shooting a movie, reports the AP. His body was discovered when he hadn't showed up for dinner and producer went to the actor's room.
So far, there's no word on a cause of death, although initial reports had said he had hung himself in an apparent suicide.
Carradine is best known for playing Kwai Chang Caine in the 1970s series "Kung Fu," which was also subsequently revived in sequels in the '80s and '90s. He also starred in both of Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill" films.
He's also a member of the Hollywood acting family that includes his father John Carradine, brother Keith Carradine and niece Ever Carradine.
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What a gigantic bummer. I grew up watching Kung Fu. This really saddens me.
Wow. I am very surprised by this. I didn't want him to go, but I guess he didn't want to be here anymore.
I hope his family is ok.
David Carradine, star of the 1970s television series "Kung Fu." has been found dead in a Bangkok hotel room.
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I really loved His films. And also any time I heard the word monk on the TV he was the first to come in my mind.
i remember my Dad letting me stay up late to watch Kung Fu on tv. happy memories of me and my Dad and my little brother sitting 3 in a row on the couch watching Kung Fu. ahhh those were the days. i believe those days are partly what inspired my travels to far away monasteries. my Dad has since p***ed on, and now David Carradine, too. it's like the end of an era. RIP.
I'm leaning toward the "******ination by a secret Kung Fu Sect" theory as the reason for Carradine's death
Check out "David Carradine: The Eye of My Tornado" if you're interested in learning more about Carradine's death. It's a new book written by the actor's ex-wife.