David Carradine found dead in Bangkok
Story by Jack Foley
ACTOR David Carradine has been found dead in a hotel room in Bangkok, according to reports.
The 72-year-old had been in Thailand filming his new movie Stretch, according to his personal manager Chuck Binder, but was found by a hotel maid on Wednesday (June 3, 2009).
In a statement issued on Thursday, Mr Binder described the news as “shocking”, adding: “He was full of life, always wanting to work… a great person.”
Carradine’s death has since been confirmed by a US Embassy official but a cause of death has not yet been established.
The actor was part of an acting dynasty that included his father, John Carradine, and brothers Bruce, Keith and Robert.
He was best known for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the hit ’70s TV series Kung Fu, which spawned sequels in the ’80s and ’90s, and latterly as part of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill movies.
His most recent role was as a Chinese mobster in Crank: High Voltage, opposite British actor Jason Statham.
In addition to acting, Carradine was also an accomplished composer, musician, musical performer and songwriter and a sculptor and painter, according to his official website.
He is survived by his wife, Annie Bierman, and three children, including actresses Calista and Kansas.