David Carradine Cause of Death Asphyxiation, Says Medical Examiner

Us Magazine - July 2, 2009 8:35 PM PDT
Story photo: David Carradine Cause of Death Asphyxiation, Says Medical ExaminerDavid Carradine attends the 23rd Annual Charlie Awards at the Hollywood Palladium on April 19, 2009 in Hollywood, California.Michael Schwartz/WireImage.comUs Magazine
Kung Fu actor David Carradine's June death was the result of asphyxiation, not suicide, a medical examiner hired by his family confirmed Thursday.

Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden was hired by the Carradine family to complete an independent autopsy after the actor, 72, was found dead June 4 in a Bangkok, Thailand, hotel room. Police reported that the actor's body was found nude, with ropes around his neck, wrist and genitals, fueling speculation that he was killed while engaging in a dangerous sex practice called auto-erotic asphyxiation. Those initial reports were confirmed by Baden.

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"The cause of death was asphyxiation, an inability to breathe, now why that happened is still what we're working on," the examiner said, according to Reuters.

"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."

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In the days after his brother's death, Keith Carradine expressed gratitude for fans' support as his family searched for answers.

"This is a devastating loss for our family, and we greatly appreciate the compassion pouring in from all over the world," Keith Carradine said.

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  • lINDARY
    ------------------------***********Rest in peace. Just saw his wife's profile on milllionaire personals site """"" W e a l t h y D a t e r . c o m """""" last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.
    report abuseposted July 3, 2009 12:07 AM PDT
  • lINDARY
    ------------------------***********Rest in peace. Just saw his wife's profile on milllionaire personals site """"" W e a l t h y D a t e r . c o m """""" last week. I am wondering what kind of relationship she is looking for on that site.
    report abuseposted July 3, 2009 12:07 AM PDT
  • hollywood madman
    whack-a-whack-a-whack-a-oops.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 9:38 PM PDT
  • Deidre
    OH come on give the man a break, he was a bit weird, who isn't these days. He was still a great actor and I am sure a wonderful friend and brother. Let the man rest in peace.
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 9:26 PM PDT
  • Larry
    That is a strange way to die
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 9:21 PM PDT
  • marsi
    A very sad, dumb way to die...
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 9:14 PM PDT
  • Lydia C
    SO WHO KILLED HIM???????????????
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 9:07 PM PDT
  • stacey
    well, they always say the best way to die is to die doing what you enjoy the most...
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 9:05 PM PDT
  • ARLENE
    wierdo
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 9:03 PM PDT
  • Vash Diggs
    Jonah: "Is he depressed?" Jason: "You depressed?" Ben: "No, I feel great. I like it." Jonah: "Ask him if he's gonna kill himself." Jason: "You gonna kill yourself?" Ben: "No, I'm not. Okay? Thank you." Jonah: "Tell him not to jerk off with a noose around his neck. It
    report abuseposted July 2, 2009 8:59 PM PDT
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