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NEWS: Martial Arts Actor David Carradine Passes Away at 72


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fighterholic



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:15 pm Reply with quote
A very unfortunate event. I loved his roles in Kill Bill and Kung Fu. He'll definitely be missed for sure.
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BlackJaded



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:20 pm Reply with quote
Great actor indeed, such a sad end to a great life.
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AiddonValentine



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:31 pm Reply with quote
Rest in peace, Bill
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:35 pm Reply with quote
Rest in Peace Bill you will be missed by alot of people
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kokuryu



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:03 pm Reply with quote
If there is one man who I can say influenced several generation of people, it is David Carradine. Everything from Taggart, Shane, Kung Fu, Death Race 2000, Cannonball, Thunder and Lightning, Deathsport, Circle of Iron, the Long Riders, Q, The Warrior and the Sorceress, Airwolf, North and South, Bird on a Wire, WaxWorks 2, Children of the Corn 5, Charmed, The Outsider, his cameos on King of the Hill, Kill Bill, and even the remake of Death Race. Over 40 years of memorable works.

May you rest in peace.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:23 pm Reply with quote
Emerje wrote:
Apparently he was found naked hanging in his hotel closet. I have a hard time believing it was suicide when he's had so much going for him lately. There's a good chance it was an accidental death via erotic asphyxiation. That would certainly explain why he was naked.

Yeah, now I'm hearing reports that he also had another part of his body tied.

Whatever the case, he was a terrific actor and will be missed.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:26 pm Reply with quote
Wow. RIP Dave
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Animerican14



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:50 pm Reply with quote
Don't think I've seen any films with him in them, even the two Kill Bill Movies. However, I DO believe that he was (probably) the most famous guest at Kunicon 2005 in Saint Louis-- there was a super long line for him, I remember. Guess he was a pretty ood actor, huh? Rest in peace, then, Mr. Carradine.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:30 pm Reply with quote
bleuster wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Apparently he was found naked hanging in his hotel closet. I have a hard time believing it was suicide when he's had so much going for him lately. There's a good chance it was an accidental death via erotic asphyxiation. That would certainly explain why he was naked.

Yeah, now I'm hearing reports that he also had another part of his body tied.


While what you two are suggesting certainly could be possible, couldn't foul play with a cover up also be possible? Like it's been said, it would be odd if it was suicide, erotic asphyxiation is possible but chances are there would have been a partner no? Because let's face it there are better and safer ways to asphyxiate yourself than hanging.


Either way it's sad he's gone, he looked great for his age and still had some great movie roles left in him IMO.
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Weazul-chan



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 3:45 pm Reply with quote
as sad as this made me, my mom has been a longtime fan of him she nearly started crying when I told her. plus he's the same age as my dad is. it's kind of a double blow thinking someone the same age as him passed on.

and some of the rumors do seem a little fishy, either indicating there's more going on than what initially seems to be or someone's spreading embellished rumors. neither are good, altho I consider the second option slightly worse, as it's disrespectful to slander the dead.
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malik_chan



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 6:49 pm Reply with quote
Dargonxtc wrote:
bleuster wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Apparently he was found naked hanging in his hotel closet. I have a hard time believing it was suicide when he's had so much going for him lately. There's a good chance it was an accidental death via erotic asphyxiation. That would certainly explain why he was naked.

Yeah, now I'm hearing reports that he also had another part of his body tied.


While what you two are suggesting certainly could be possible, couldn't foul play with a cover up also be possible? Like it's been said, it would be odd if it was suicide, erotic asphyxiation is possible but chances are there would have been a partner no? Because let's face it there are better and safer ways to asphyxiate yourself than hanging.


Either way it's sad he's gone, he looked great for his age and still had some great movie roles left in him IMO.


No, I've heard of people dying from going at it solo using hanging as a method, so it could have been that.

But whatever the case, I liked him as Bill in Kill Bill and in Wild West Tech. RIP Mr. Carradine.
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:45 pm Reply with quote
I grew up watching Kung Fu The Legend Continues, and thought it was a really cool show! I also loved his work in Kill Bill! He will be missed...
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Kougeru



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:48 pm Reply with quote
i heard the director thinks it wasn't a suicide, but i guess we'll find out eventually
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peachsncreamsoda



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:56 pm Reply with quote
RIP, even if I didn't see too much of his work. Hope his family is holding up well.
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TokyoGetter



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PostPosted: Thu Jun 04, 2009 8:55 pm Reply with quote
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/local/17906/kung-fu-star-carradine-dead

Definitely something questionable up in the air.
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