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Upon hearing the news of his passing on Thursday, many iReporters remembered David Carradine, star of the popular “Kung Fu” television series and known as Bill in “Kill Bill”, and how he touched their lives.
In some cases, iReporters shared their personal experiences with Carradine. lyonrocker performed as a drummer in a band with Carradine. He played at lyonrocker’s hometown of Dolgeville, New York a few years ago, something he calls a true honor. "The greatest thing David ever said to me, was that 'I finally get to hear my music like I imagined it,” he said.
TheDimmitt shared another story from his radio days with the iReport community, about an interview with Carradine several years ago. He learned how closely connected Carradine was with his character on “Kung Fu”, even later in life. The Dimmitt called it “an experience I will never forget."
BarbRad says that she was “devastated” and cried when she first learned of Carradine’s death. She was a devoted viewer of “Kung Fu”, as well as his documentaries on the History Channel. “I actually feel like a gap has left in my life,” she said.
Pixel went to Carradine’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and spoke with fans there who shared their memories, one of whom seemed to be tearing up talking about him.
If David Carradine meant something to you as well, let the iReport.com community know here.
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HE WAS THE MAN ESPEACIALLY IN KILL BILL1 AND 2 HE WILL BE MISSED ALSO.....MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS