Obituary of David Carradine

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David Carradine

David Carradine (born December 8th, 1936 in Los Angeles, California) was a Film Actor who was best known for being star of the 1970s American TV series "Kung Fu". David died on June 3rd, 2009 and his controversial death was reportedly because of an accident where he hung himself in a closet. He was 72 years old.

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David Carradine Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Carradine, David
    • Common Name: David Carradine
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
    • Birth Date: December 08, 1936
    • Age: 72 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Dave
    • Occupation: Film Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Rust (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

    David's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Arthur Carradine Jr.
    • Father: John Carradine (February 5, 1906-November 27, 1988)
    • Mother: Ardanelle Abigail Carradine (née McCool, 1911-1989)
    • Brother(s):
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Donna Lee Becht ​(married 1960-divorced 1968)​
      • Linda Gilbert ​(married 1977-divorced 1983)​
      • Gail Jensen ​(married 1986-divorced 1997)​
      • Marina Anderson ​(married 1998-divorced 2001)​
      • Annie Bierman ​(married 2004-2009, his death)
      • Barbara Hershey (partnered 1969-1975)
      • Season Hubley (partnered 1974-1976)

Death Notice:

  • Date: June 03 2009 at age 72
  • Place: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Cause of Death: Accident (asphyxiation by hanging)
  • Funeral Arrangements: held on June 13, 2009, in Los Angeles
  • Interment: buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Category Tags:

Film ActorAmerican Born on December 8th Born in 1936 Born in CaliforniaDied in 2009Died at age 72Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

"If you cannot be a poet, be the poem. (IMDB)"

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David Carradine at IMDB

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
Author: Tucker
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