David Carradine's body was found the next morning, June 4, 2009, by a hotel maid, who entered the room around 10 a.m. (via the Los Angeles Times). In the immediate aftermath of his death, it seemed like he had committed suicide. The actor was found wearing a wig and fishnet stockings (via NBC Washington). He was hanging from his hotel room closet, with his hands tied up over his head. Other parts of his body were tied up too, including his genitals and neck. There was a set of red women's lingerie on the bed by his side. According to ABC News, two of the cords were tied together in order to cut off his oxygen — a practice called autoerotic asphyxiation, which is used to increase pleasurability during masturbation. 

Due to the stigma around autoerotic asphyxiation, lots of people practice it in complete secrecy (per ABC News). However, this was no secret to Carradine's spouses, according to the Los Angeles Superior Court (via The Smoking Gun). Carradine enjoyed kink and "potentially deadly" sexual acts, as his ex-wife revealed in court documents pertaining to their divorce. 

If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255)​.

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