Autopsy Doctor: David Carradine Died Of Asphyxiation, Suicide Ruled Out

Access Hollywood - July 2, 2009 3:23 AM PDT
Story photo: Autopsy Doctor: David Carradine Died Of Asphyxiation, Suicide Ruled OutDavid Carradine attends a meet-and-greet for 'The Golden Boys' at the Playwright Tavern on April 9, 2009 in New York CityGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood

NEW YORK, NY -- "Kung Fu" star David Carradine died of asphyxiation, a medical examiner who worked on the second, private autopsy of the actor told Reuters.

The family of the actor, who was found dead on June 4 in his Bangok hotel suite in Thailand, had hired Dr. Michael Baden of HBO's "Autopsy" series to conduct a second autopsy after Carradine's body was returned to the U.S. last month.

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Thai authorities conducted one shortly after the actor's death.

"The cause of death was asphyxiation, an inability to breathe, now why that happened is still what we're working on," Baden told the news service. Dr. Baden said the cause of death meant that suicide was ruled out as a possibility.

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"He didn't die of natural causes, and he didn't die of suicidal causes from the nature of the ligatures around the body, so that leaves some kind of accidental death," he said.

Some reports suggested Carradine's death may have been the result of autoerotic asphyxiation, because of how the actor's body was found in a closet with his hands tied and a rope around his neck.

According to Reuters, when asked a question about the subject, Baden did not rule it out.

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A rep for Carradine's brothers had no comment on the preliminary results of the report, according to Reuters.

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  • David
    LET PEOPLE REST IN PEACE WHAT THEY DI D IN THERE LIVES IS GONE FOR EVER WE ALL ARE WEAK
    report abuseposted October 29, 2009 11:48 AM PDT
  • Vash Diggs
    Jonah: "Tell him not to jerk off with a noose around his neck. It's dangerous." Jason: "You shouldn't jerk off with a noose around your neck 'cause it's dangerous." Ben: "Okay. Very good." Jonah: "Oh, and tell him if he has to, tell him he needs a teammate or a spotter there." Jason: "R
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 9:02 PM PDT
  • Violetrainstar
    was he killed?
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 5:47 PM PDT
  • Vice
    He was just doing the whole erotic asphixiation thing. Pervert lifted his legs while choking himself in a noose and passed out so he couldn't stand back up. Oops. Those who think he was murdered are naive.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 5:06 AM PDT
  • HOTGUY
    pity carradine couldnt beat da crap out da murderers,,,and ge was at the celtic playwright oub,,,i pass by there everyday
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 5:06 AM PDT
  • FRANK
    Michael Jackson was a freak. A child molester who bought his way out of prison. The people that are mourning him are just as bad. Call me what you want but everybody knows it. They are afraid to speak up. Please dont compare this freak with Elvis. PLEASE
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 5:05 AM PDT
  • Helen
    i loved all his movies. he's a great loss.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 5:03 AM PDT
  • Helen
    i loved all his movies. he's a great loss.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 5:03 AM PDT
  • DragonRyderX
    autoerotic asphyxiation is a form of masterbation which includes the use of your hands Duh cant very well masterbate with your hands tied now can you? get real he was murdered plain and simple!
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 5:00 AM PDT
  • simon
    May the True Jesus of the Bible will come to save you. Amen.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 4:44 AM PDT
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