Actor David Carradine found dead in apparent suicide

Actor David Carradine has died of an apparent suicide.

The 'Kung Fu' star was found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok, where was filming a movie.

The actor was found hanged in his hotel room and was believed to have committed suicide. A hotel maid reportedly found the actor in a closet at around 10 in the morning on Thursday. According to investigators, he had hung himself with a rope used in the curtains. There were no signs that he fought or was assaulted.

Carradine, who became famous in the 1970s when he starred as Kwai Chang Caine in the television series 'Kung Fu,' was 72. He is also well know for his portrayal of the character Bill in the 'Kill Bill' films.

His career included more than 100 feature films, two dozen television movies and theater work.

Carradine, who was married five times and divorced four, is survived by his widow, Annie Bierman, according to People magazine.