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  • David Carradine - R.I.P. Goodbye To A Dear Friend

    Thursday, Jun 4, 2009 10:50PM / Standard Entry / Members only
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    This evening I received the shocking news that David was found dead in his hotel suite in Bangkok.


    I am totally shocked at this unbelievable news.

    David was a high spirited man of wisdom, an artist, a husband, father, friend and loved to live life to the fullest... he always spoke of his wife Annie and most of all his children.

    I had the great honor to work with him and spent many... conversing about the our craft and life... very enriching and a barrel of laughs. He will be missed.


    In between takes - The White Crane Chronicles - Hengdian, China


    excerpt taken from an earlier blog: CHONG BING QUO CHRONICLE - 25 March 2008

    We had a small get together at Bonnie Coffee (Hengdian, China). I wasn't sure what to expect of him aside from watching him on tv as I was growing up. This was the start of a fun working relationship. Daivid is a living legend in my mind. Not only is he is an actor, he is a musician, painter, writer, director, husband and a father. This a man who loves to tell stories and talk about his life in Hollywood, ups and downs. We often spoke of the rough periods in his personal life and careeror shall I say I listened most of the time. Its dawning on me I am coming back to full circle as being that young actor that I was some time ago...

    The two quotes I remember from Carradine are: "If you can't be a poet... then be a poem and the other was about auditioning because he said he hated the audition process. "You might as well have fun in the audition as that might be the last time you perform that role"

    I can go on and on about Mr. Kill Bill but I know if I did this would turn into a novel, after all this was 2 months of working together. Although, I can say working with an actor like him you can learn a few tricks of the trade which is well worth it.




    Cast & Crew photo - Kung Fu Killer

    David going for my jugular... fun times!


    DAVID CARRADINE - The Legend Lives On! 

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  • pierrebourdaud
    Official artist 
    posted on Thursday, Jun 11, 2009 9:35PM [Report]
    You guys look really cool!
  • rottendoubt
     
    posted on Thursday, Jun 11, 2009 1:30PM [Report]
    rest in peace.
  • D.Y._Sao
    Official artist 
    posted on Tuesday, Jun 9, 2009 12:45PM [Report]
    yeah the news was shocking
    good to know he was a good friend
  • victormigalchan
    Official artist 
    posted on Sunday, Jun 7, 2009 9:04PM [Report]
    oh my God, ...Im shocked ... so sad.. so sorry
    Let him rest in peace,... he'll always live in our hearts...
  • litong
    Official artist 
    posted on Sunday, Jun 7, 2009 3:43AM [Report]
    It's so sad...I somehow feel that the exact details about how he died shouldn't be in the news...It's too private...
    We're so lucky to have worked with this legend! I had just watched Kung Fu Killer again and spoken to Anya the day before this news was released...It was shocking to find out...He will be deeply missed...
    xox
  • jamesmar
    Official artist 
    posted on Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 3:08AM [Report]
    Some newslines are reporting that it could have been some kind of accidental death by misadventure.  Either way, it is very unfortunate and tragic.
  • gordonchiu
    Official artist 
    posted on Saturday, Jun 6, 2009 1:04AM [Report]
    My deepest condolences. I don't understand why at 72 that he would want to cut his life short?

    David will be missed and always remembered as a wise & kind Westerner that respected Asian culture on film & media.

    Indeed, this is a great loss for everyone!
  • limyubeng
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 10:22PM [Report]
    we are all sad. there are many others on aNd who worked with him on the same project, christian lee, ros pho, anya wu, osric chau, li tong and myself. he was great to work with, and he would take the time, often one on one, to get to know somebody. he shared something with us, and we will miss him terribly.
  • alvinlee
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 7:57PM [Report]
    Deeply saddened. RIP
  • junichikajioka
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 4:34PM [Report]
    R.I.P.
  • junichikajioka
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 4:33PM [Report]
    Great picture!
  • craigleeson
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 4:00PM [Report]
    Grasshopper! A childhood hero. What a loss.
  • jasontobin
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 1:34PM [Report]
    Thanks for posting this up, Jimmy!  It's touching to hear how much he impacted your life and what he meant to you.  

    I love his quote, "If you can't be a poet then be a poem."  Lovely...
  • elliotjbrown
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 4:51AM [Report]
    Its sad... Not sure what is in the news in HK...but I saw an article saying that his manager here said it was natural causes... But the reports I have seen were all that it was suicide. Either way, REALLY sad.
  • estevenson
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 3:34AM [Report]
    It sounds like he was a great human being with a lot of respect for Asian cultures.
  • yungyungyu
    Official artist 
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 3:07AM [Report]
    OH MY GOD! I USED to watch him as a kid!!! How sad... He would be missed.
    It'd be even harder for you as you worked with him close first handedly. having said that however, let it be a memorable honour and tribute to your friend! ^_^
  • david0071978
    posted on Friday, Jun 5, 2009 1:27AM [Report]
    I heard this very Sad News right after I woke up.  I was checking Twitter and there it was.  My mouth instantly dropped.  Condolences to his family and friends.  Condolences to you too especially since  you got to know him .
  • Belkie
    posted on Thursday, Jun 4, 2009 11:57PM [Report]
    I had just heard a couple of hours ago on BBC news.
    It was rather shocking and very saddening to know of his death - he is a lengendary actor that will never be forgotten
  • Etchy
     
    posted on Thursday, Jun 4, 2009 11:53PM [Report]
    i hadn't heard.  Thanks for letting us know and sharing these pictures of your past work with him.
  • Melly
    posted on Thursday, Jun 4, 2009 11:18PM [Report]
    He will be missed indeed :(

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