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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 4:35 pm
Personal life Carradine was married five times and had a daughter, Calista Carradine (b. 1962) by first wife Donna,[1] a son from his relationship with Barbara Hershey, whom he lived with from 1972 to 1975, named Free Carradine at birth, but who has since changed his name to Tom Carradine (b. 1972),[12] and a daughter Kansas Carradine (b. 1978) by second wife Linda. Each of Carradine's first four marriages ended in divorce. On December 26, 2004, he married Annie[1] at the seaside Malibu home of his friend, Michael Madsen. The ceremony was performed by his attorney and his wife's longtime friend, Vicki Roberts. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Carradine
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 4:38 pm
From the same link.. and they note on the site that things will undoubtedly change as time goes on and more is known.. Death Wikinews has related news: Kung Fu star Carradine found dead in Bangkok hotel On June 4, 2009, Carradine was found dead in his room at the Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel on Wireless Road, near Sukhumvit, in central Bangkok, Thailand.[2][3] A police official said Carradine was found hanging by a rope in the room's closet,[13][14] and the Bangkok Post reported that his body was found curled up in the wardrobe with a shoelace tied around his genitals and neck.[15] Khunying Pornthip Rojanasunand, a Thai forensic pathologist and Director of Central Institute of Forensic Science, stated the incident met four of the criteria for accidental death involving autoerotic asphyxiation. Police Lieutenant General Worapong Chewprecha, Commander of the Metropolitan Police, remarked that the closed circuit television installed within the hotel supported the theory that no other persons were involved with the death.[16][17][18][19] Carradine's representative and family members told the press that they believed the death to be accidental and not a suicide.[20] However it has also been reported that Carradine was found "with his hands tied behind his back." Chuck Binder, Carradine's manager, indicated neither suicide nor accident was the likely cause since "the family has been told Carradine's hands were immobilized (behind his back) by the rope. "[21] Carradine was in Bangkok to shoot his latest movie, Stretch, and had been known to join the film crew for dinner. The crew noticed his absence when going out to dinner on June 3, but assumed he was simply taking the night off.[2]
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 4:46 pm
Access Hollywood just reported that Carradine's hands were bound when he was found. ETA, I see that at least a couple of others posted that newsflash before I did...
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 4:56 pm
Thank you, Mame and Holly. This is quite a story. Isn't it? FB scares me. LOL!! One thing I definately don't need is another addiction. I'll stay here...where I know I'm safe.
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Friday, June 05, 2009 - 5:27 pm
My SIL, who is an unbelievably awesome and together lady, found her father hung by suicide in their basement when she was a teenager. Her brother committed suicide while her husband (my brother) was in Afghanistan. I cannot IMAGINE going through those things. I am SO GLAD this man's family wasn't left to have the horror of his death scene seared in their brains. Suicide or accident, his family were dealt a mercy even if the facts aren't so salient.
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Chaplin
Member
01-08-2006
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 1:16 am
I had a cousin (My Mom's eldest Sister's son) that committed suicide. He had been an alcoholic for many years and was manic depressive also. My Grandmother had a sister who also committed suicide although the official story that was always told was that she died while trying to deliver a baby who also died. Back in the 40's when she died suicide was very taboo in the Jewish religion as it is still in the more Orthodox communities. I have a distant cousin who's father also committed suicide. She is related to me on my Maternal Grandfather's side. My Mother was also suicidal at times during her most depressed times. Depression and suicide run in my Mom's family tree. I am very lucky since I was adopted because I feel if I had been a natural child of my parents I would be one screwed up person between all the Cancer that runs through both sides of my tree and the insanity.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 6:56 am
(((((Chappy)))))
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 10:38 am
Chaplin.. I think that is called a true silver lining situation.. something positive at the center of sadness.
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 6:42 am
We truly have enough for a thread on suicide. There have been at least three in my family--and I've tried it myself. Wasn't any good at it, obvs.
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Chewpito
Member
01-04-2004
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 9:28 am
Sia, Im glad you didnt.. but somtimes life is so tough we want to give up... This would be a good topic, maybe in news&views.... Ive known quite a few very good--but sad persons in my life that gave up.. and I know some--that have every reason to give up...but hold on for dear life.... Its a interesting topic.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 9:38 am
((((((((((SIA))))))))))
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, June 07, 2009 - 1:42 pm
Sia, been there too, glad you didn't for sure!
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Sia
Member
03-11-2002
| Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 9:24 am
Thanks, all; it was years ago, but I'm at that point again. It would be so much easier.
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Chaplin
Member
01-08-2006
| Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 9:51 am
Sia please don't there are people here for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hugs!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 10:22 am
Sia, I know it may seem easier, but really, we can't know that and it certainly wouldn't be easier for those left behind. Trust me. I know that for sure.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 10:37 am
((((((Sia, sweetie!))))))
Your bio says you're a homemaker/mom, so right there you have the best reason to stick around, because it's a world of trauma & hurt for those left behind. Also, we are here for you... but I guess you know that, as (thankfully) you felt comfortable enough to let us know how low you are feeling. If it's really a serious choice right now, another option you might want to consider is calling the suicide hotline to speak to a 'trained', compassionate, human voice, as well, to unburden your heart.  BTW, I am not just talking out my butt here... I remember one time, years ago, where I was definitely in the same place in my head, and I stuck around because I just couldn't leaving my 2 CATS to fend for themselves, and I couldn't think of anyone who I trusted to care or love them the way I did. Things turned around for me, the very day I decided to stick around, and I'm so glad I did. I hope things turn around quickly for you too, hon!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - 10:53 am
PS/ I was single at the time, and hadn't met DH yet.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Friday, June 12, 2009 - 9:35 am
Sia, life can get so very very hard sometimes. Your kids are so glad you are here and please stay for them. They need you. Life won't always be so hard. Hold on...One day at a time, one hour at a time. It will be better someday. Do whatever you can to make it better enough to hold on til then...when it will be better. Those beautiful kids of yours need you. no matter what. (((((Sia))))) 
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Friday, June 12, 2009 - 10:31 am
((((Sia)))) I sincerely hope today is a brighter day for you.
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Beth4freedom
Member
10-24-2003
| Friday, June 12, 2009 - 1:08 pm
If a thread isn't started here, there are two websites I recommend for discussions/support for depression/suicidal thoughts: 1.) http://www.depressionforums.org/ 2.) http://walkers.org/ (The "Walkers" name is short for "Walkers in Darkness"). I have had personal experience with both.
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Taysmomcj
Member
03-24-2008
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 6:05 am
Ed McMahon has passed... http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/06/23/obit.mcmahon/index.html
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 6:42 am
I wasnt too surprised to hear this. His health has not been good last few years. I can just picture Ed and Johnny reunited in that talk show in the sky.
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Dogdoc
Member
09-29-2001
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 6:47 am
Yep, Ed and Johnny should be reunited.
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Chaplin
Member
01-08-2006
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 9:20 am
Very sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 10:50 am

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