David Carradine Found Dead

Actor David Carradine was found dead in a hotel in Bangkok. He was 72 years old.

The actor, best known for his role on the '70s series "Kung Fu," had apparently committed suicide. He was found with a rope around his neck. The New York Times says he was in the Thai capital working on a movie.

Carradine was part of a large acting family, including his father John, his brother Bruce, and half-brothers Keith and Robert. He also has two famous nieces, Ever Carradine and Martha Plimpton.

He worked with countless actors and directors. He recently made a splash on the big screen as Quentin Tarantino's title character in the "Kill Bill" series. Earlier this year, he was featured in "Crank: High Voltage," as well as the new Fox series, "Mental."

According to his IMDB profile, Carradine was wrapping up another seven projects. -- Rachel Cericola

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