Dr. Louis Francescutti stated the death of actor, David Carradine, due to auto-erotic asphyxiation, is a warning to others engaging in this dangerous, deadly practice.

The actor was found semi-nude, hanging from a closet bar, wearing a woman's wig and fishnet stockings. Red lingerie, that he was most likely wearing as well, was found on his hotel bed.

It is clear, Carradine was a transvestite like many in Hollywood. The owner of a bondage sex toy shop in Los Angeles, told the press Carradine was a frequent customer, who owned almost every piece of bondage equipment in the store.

Two of his five former wives have also gone on record stating he enjoyed tying himself up in complex bondage items, including rope. These facts need to be provided to the Thai authorities to help with their investigation.

Doctor hopes Carradine lesson taken to heart

Last Updated: 11th June 2009, 3:44am - In the wake of the reportedly accidental death of actor David Carradine during a risky sex act, a city injury doctor is warning people about the dangers of the practice.

Thai police report the 72-year-old cult actor died from auto-erotic asphyxiation -- when someone deliberately cuts off oxygen from his or her brain to heighten sexual arousal.

"It's pretty risky any time you reduce blood flow to the brain," said Dr. Louis Francescutti yesterday. "Considering the risks, it doesn't seem worth it at all for the sake of a heightened orgasm."

Seven deaths in Alberta were attributed to auto-erotic asphyxiation from 2005 to 2008, five of which occurred in 2007 and 2008, according to the office of the chief medical examiner. All of the deceased were males. They ranged in age from 18 to 74.

There is no safe way to partake in self-suffocation, said Francescutti. Practitioners put themselves at risk of causing stroke, heart attack and throat injuries...

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Carradine Death Photos Show Fishnets, Wig: Report

Updated 7:45 AM EDT, Thu, Jun 11, 2009 - Grainy images printed in the tabloid Thai Rath reportedly show the "Kung Fu" actor suspended from a clothing bar in a closet.

David Carradine was wearing fishnet stockings and a dark wig when his body was found hanging in a Bangkok hotel room, according to reports...

The 72-year-old actor was found with his hands bound above his head and a rope around his neck, wrists and genitals. His remains were to arrive in Los Angeles this week, ABCNews.com reported.

The sordid details of the "Kill Bill" star's sexual life began to surface as the photos generated more questions about the actor's mysterious death.

Ex-wife Marina Anderson claimed in 2003 court papers that Carradine practices "deviant sexual behavior which was potentially deadly" and had an "incestuous relationship with a very close family member," according to the Smoking Gun.

His third wife Gail Jensen told gossip website Radaronline.com he often tied himself up to "relax." "He had his kinky moments," she said.

Carradine was a regular at the Los Angeles sex shop Susie's Delight where he currently has items on backorder, the store's owner told the New York Post.

"He was quite knowledgeable" about sex toys, owner Shoshana Arazy told the paper. "He would ask a lot of questions and I would do my best to educate him further in whatever he was interested in. ... He also had items on back order which unfortunately he will never be bale to pick up."...

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