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
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1963-2009
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Rust
    • Favorite Scent: Kenneth Cole Vintage Black
    • Favorite Actor: Idris Elba

    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 ActorTV Actor American Born on December 8th Born in 1936 Born in California Died in 2009 Died at age 72 Died from Accident

Quotable Quotes:

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

"David Carradine was a talented and versatile actor who left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, and his legacy continues to live on through his iconic roles and memorable performances. Despite his untimely passing, he will always be remembered for his contributions to the world of film and television. (V)"

"David certainly, in my opinion, had a successful professional life as an iconic actor, known for his roles in "Kung Fu" and "Kill Bill," but he tragically passed away under mysterious circumstances. (V)"

Is Mr. David Carradine still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-09 16:45:24
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