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

RIP DC and thanks for the memories.

Kung Fu was one of my all time favorite TV shows as a kid.

Thanks for all the memories DC, may you rest in piece.

Scott

RIP Mr. Carradine.

:tears: :sadwave: :sadwave: :sadwave:

bye bye Cain!

WOW !!! Always liked he's work .......



Barney

Another icon of my youth gone. :sigh:

"Patience young grasshopper..." :tears:

http://i2.cdn.turner.com/cnn/2009/SHOWBIZ/06/04/obit.david.carradine/art.david.carradine.gi.jpg

'David Carradine snatches last pebble" (tentoze)


Master Kan: When you can take the pebble from my hand, it will be time for you to leave

dang.
Doesnt' sound good.

They are reporting now he may have hung himself in his hotel closet with a curtain cord!!!!!!

How ODD

IMO his best role was as Cole Younger in the Walter Hill picture "The Long Riders".

His father John was in many John Ford pictures and was one of the few actors Ford couldn't rattle.


http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh92/Irishtom29/movies013.jpg

John Carradine as the sinister Tory, Caldwell, in Ford's "Drums Along the Mohawk", 1939

They are reporting now he may have hung himself in his hotel closet with a curtain cord!!!!!!

How ODD

BBC is quoting Thai police as saying that Carradine, 72, was found sitting in a wardrobe with a rope around his body and neck.

John Carradine as the sinister Tory, Caldwell, in Ford's "Drums Along the Mohawk", 1939

Your movie knowledge is an asset to AK.

Ken

how bout the Wild West Tech series he did now hosted by bro

Sad news. RIP.

Little known fact - The TV show Kung Fu was never canceled, David walked off the set in search of bigger and better things.

Scott

Sad news, indeed. :tears:

I was having a conversation just two days ago with the lady who cuts my hair (who is within one year of me in age) about how all the TV stars who were big when we were kids, are now at the age where they are dying off in rapid succession... now another one is gone. :sigh: Quite a reminder of one's own almost-impending mortality.

R.I.P., Mr. Carradine. Rest well, Cain.
And thanks for the memories... and the legacy that can still be re-enjoyed on disc.

sad news. Rip.

+1.

It's kinda of strange, I just purchased his first year series of Kung Fu on DVD, about 3 weeks ago. I think it was about 23 bucks at Best Buy. Anyway, Its just great...watched the set in about 2 days. Its full wide screen, excellent quality, no commercials to interupt. Had a hunch my neighbor might like it, so I borrowed it to him, he asked if there was a 2nd season when he returned it. Such a unique story and series..man, still cool and timeless.

I'm shocked! RIP, David.

I was stunned...R.I.P. David

Man, what a shame. Auto-erotic asphyxiation claims another victim...

I remember some old timers telling me about how they used to have a friend who worked a local audio salon in the 70's. After hours, they'd get to sit around in the room with the big projection TV, drink beer, smoke down, and watch Kung Fu. Good times, I bet.

Sad news, indeed. :tears:

I was having a conversation just two days ago with the lady who cuts my hair (who is within one year of me in age) about how all the TV stars who were big when we were kids, are now at the age where they are dying off in rapid succession... now another one is gone. :sigh: Quite a reminder of one's own almost-impending mortality.

R.I.P., Mr. Carradine. Rest well, Cain.
And thanks for the memories... and the legacy that can still be re-enjoyed on disc.

Yes, it is such a reminder, most discomforting to be sure.

Russellc

Let us not forget the immortal "Death Race 2000" at the beginning of his career, the great "Kill Bill" films near the end of it, and the Oscar-winning "Bound For Glory" in the middle. I had thought him an odd choice to play Woody Guthrie but was wrong for he turned in a greatly convincing Oscar-nominated performance. Just based on those four films, his movie career was noteworthy.

R.I.P. grasshopper....

The circumstances of his death aside, Mr, Carradine collaborated with Bruce Lee on the movie later to be known as Circle of Iron (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_of_Iron). I've heard this film described as weird, funny and profound. I go with the latter. I just watched it for the tenth time and it still floors me.

When I read that CNN entry the day he passed away I thought it must be autoerotic asphyxiation. He was great in Kill Bill. Another great actor bites the dust but he'll stay a legend. http://www.bargainscreeners.com/blog/spr.gif