RIP David Carridine 72

[Monster Bob]

Carradine really was into Zen/Buddhism and 'enlightened', which to me makes suicide seem unlikely, as it would go against his religious grain.  

[Halloween Jeff]

     I think, considering the news report coming out of Thailand, its apparent he died accidently, after engaging in erotic auto-asphyxiation.  Pity...he'll be remembered for that.



Bizarro Jeff

[Wich2]

Bobby, I agree with you as to the likely cause of death; I was just making the point that humanity is complex and vulnerable enough that "I know he would never do that" is always a thin-ice statement.

Bob, suicide is not only against Carradine's worldview, it is against most religious philosophies. But see "vulnerable" comment above; Jews, Christians, and Muslims take their own lives every day.

-Craig

[The Drunken Severed Head]

Let us all be careful in our speculation. Reportedly, police now are in interested in security video, as his hands were tied behind his back. Though the circumstances of his death are relevent to discussing his passing, let's not get too lurid. The man  was more interesting than the manner of his death.

None of us here know exactly what the circumstances were. Also, although no one has crossed any lines yet, let's let this thread stay strictly to the topic of David Carradine, 'kay?

Thanks.

[Scatter]

ABC news this morning (Friday) reported now that the death is suspicious.  He was found naked hanging in a closet with the cord tied around his body.  That is certainly more than auto erotic.  It suggests he wasn't alone.  Also, he supposedly gave up drinking and his only vices were coffee and cigarettes.  Yet, the first time he was at Chiller he'd allegedly given up drinking and to see him on that Chiller video so toasted--it's sad.

If he was practicing auto-erotic asphyxiation with a hooker in a hotel room, I don't think his only remaining vices were coffee and cigarettes. I find it difficult to believe he was hung against his will in this manner, in a sitting position. But, it's also obvious he didn't tie his own hands behind his back. So likely he was a willing participant with some outside help.

I sure hope the security cameras catch something.

[coughcool]

David Carridine very sad news 

[Jscareshock]

The latest from CNN is that it was an accidental death.  He was engaged in auto erotic nonsense when he had a heart attack and was unable to pull the release cord.

So which is more embaressing:  Elvis dying in the crapper or Carradine uh well how can you tactfully say it?

[Monster Bob]

So which is more embaressing:  Elvis dying in the crapper or Carradine uh well how can you tactfully say it?

Well, we all gotta go sometime and where better for a king to die but on the throne, but the  auto-asphyxiation thing is about as screwed up as it gets. Yuck.

[The Spangler]

Well, we all gotta go sometime and where better for a king to die but on the throne, but the  auto-asphyxiation thing is about as screwed up as it gets. Yuck.

I agree Bob.  Personaly, I won't let the cause of death tarnish the image of a man whose work I, for the most part, enjoyed.  But c'mon...to even consider auto-asphyxiation as a form of sexual stimulation tells me the man was suicidal.  Perhaps it wasn't intentional, but it was still suicide.  You know, its not always just "inner" demons people wrestle with.

[Baron Latos]

Whatever the case may be,everyone,we all agree that the man deserves our respect,and our prayers,if you feel inclined to that sort of sentiment.
In any event,this speculation about the hows and whys of his death really don't help us,or David himself, at all.


True ,he died in a very strange and bizarre fashion and locale,but dwelling on it serves no purpose but to inflict doubt and agony on our memories of him AS WE KNEW him.
I know one thing...
I will always remember him as Kwai Chang Caine,as  Kaz O'Shay,as Count Mardulak,as the Blind Flautist,and as Bill,regardless of how he died,or what was implied about him while he lay dead and unable to rebutt his detractors.


He will always be to me one of the greatest of the Carradine family of actors,and May God bless his remaining family.
They are in sore need of our good wishes and positive words for their loss.
And it is a loss we ALL share.collectively as a society,a culture,for he gave us so much to relish,as a result of his existence.


Rest In Peace ,David.



Baron Latos.