Above actor David Carradine poses for a photo at his home in the Tarzana section of Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 10, 2004.Mommy and I are sad today. Actor David Carridine has died tragically. David, who starred as the wandering monk in the long-running Kung Fu television series, passed away in Bangkok on June 3, 2009. Kung Fu was Mommy's favorite TV show when she was a little girl. She never missed an episode the entire time it was on the air. Now she owns the complete Kung Fu TV series DVD set that she watches on occasion if she feels the need to be inspired by a positive "blast from the past."
Thai police have told reporters that a hotel maid discovered Carradine's body in a wardrobe with rope around his neck and other parts of his body.
The actor became an iconic figure after playing Kwai Change Caine in the 1970s television series Kung Fu, and remained a well-known martial arts figure after writing several books and videos about the discipline.
After a long run of less high-profile parts, he was feted and found new fans after winning hte role of Bill in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 hit Kill Bill.
The son of the thespian, John Carradine, he was also called John but changed his name after following his father into showbusiness. Three of Carradine's brothers -- Bruce, Keith and Robert -- also went into acting.
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