New Details Emerge About David Carradine's Death, Including His Scientology Connections
As we reported earlier, actor David Carradine was found dead in a Bangkok Hotel room. Carradine was in Thailand working on his latest film, Stretch. As the day progressed, there has been additional news on the events surrounding Carradine's death.
Most people remember Carradine as Kwai Chang Caine aka "Grasshopper" from the 1970's TV show "Kung Fu", or perhaps the youngin's, may remember him from his role in the movie Kill Bill.
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According to the BBC, the maid found him with a rope around his neck and a rope around another part of his body. The BBC has changed their story several times. It first said the rope was found around his neck and his genitals. Perhaps the family did not want this reported, and who can blame them. Additionally, Carradine was found naked.
Although they are calling it suicide, I am going to put my money on "erotic asphyxiation." As disturbing as this may be to hear for fans of the actor, this is what I believe happened, based on what's been reported.
For all you NON-kinky people, a little help from Wikipedia on Erotic asphyxiation:
"Erotic asphyxiation refers to intentionally cutting off oxygen to the brain for sexual arousal."
The BBC writes:
Thai police told the BBC the 72-year-old was found by a hotel maid sitting in a wardrobe with a cord around his neck and other parts of his body.The US star was in Thailand filming his latest film, Stretch, according to his personal manager Chuck Binder.
Mr Binder said the news was "shocking", adding: "He was full of life, always wanting to work... a great person."
A US embassy official confirmed the actor's death, but added that the cause of death had not yet been established.
Mark Kermode pays tribute to David Carradine
However, Thai newspaper, The Nationn reported that police believe the actor took his own life, and preliminary investigations found that he hanged himself.
Carradine was part of an acting dynasty which included his father, John Carradine, and brothers Bruce, Keith and Robert. The star was best known for his role as Kwai Chang Caine in the 1970s TV series Kung Fu, which spawned sequels in the '80s and '90s.
The character became one of the most iconic roles in US TV and earned Carradine both Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
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