Episode Details

Actor David Carradine, renowned for Kung Fu and Kill Bill, died at 72 in a Bangkok hotel on June 4, 2009, under bizarre circumstances. Found naked in a closet with cords tied around his neck and genitals, police suspected accidental death by autoerotic asphyxiation rather than suicide. 
Key details surrounding his life and death include:

• The Incident: Carradine was found by a hotel maid in the Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel, hanging in a closet with curtains.
• Cause of Death: While initially reported as a potential suicide, forensic experts and police indicated the death was likely an accidental result of dangerous sexual practices.
• Controversy: There were no signs of a struggle in the room, but the peculiar, bound nature of the body led to widespread speculation and tabloid coverage.
• Final Days: Witnesses reported that Carradine appeared to be in good spirits, playing piano in the hotel lobby just days before his death while in Thailand to film the movie Stretch.
• Unusual Life: Known for a tumultuous personal life, he had previously spoken about his struggles with suicidal thoughts and had a history of erratic behavior, including a 1974 incident where he was arrested for breaking into a neighbor's home while naked.

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