Martial Arts Deaths.

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Martial arts actor Shek Kin dead at 96 (http://www.kungfucinema.com/martial-arts-actor-shek-kin-dead-at-96-7734)


Hong Kong has lost one of its greatest and longest living film treasures. Veteran martial arts actor Shek Kin (aka Shih Kien, Sek Kin), best known internationally for his role in ENTER THE DRAGON as "Mr. Han," died this morning at the venerable age of 96.

Gregory So, Hong Kong's Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development expressed regret at the loss.

"Mr. Shek's brilliant career in the performing arts industry started in the 1940s. Since then he devoted lifelong commitment to the industry. He played a villain role in the Wong Fei-hung film series and had become one of the most recognizable faces of Hong Kong cinema," said So.

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David Carradine: 1936 - 2009
The star of "Kung Fu" and the "Kill Bill" movies has died at the age of 72. (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2009/06/04/GA2009060402506.html)


David Carradine -- shown here in a promotional photo for Hal Ashby's 1976 film, "Bound for Glory'" -- was found dead in a Bangkok hotel room at the age of 72. Media reports indicate that the veteran actor -- best known for his roles in "Kung Fu" and the "Kill Bill" movies -- committed suicide.

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Whenever Individuals in the martial arts pass on, it usually comes in 3's.. Wonder who is going to be next.. Oh wait, Sijo Emperado from Kajukenbo died almost 3 months ago, so this completes this evolution (Hopefully)

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A Thai newspaper published an alleged photo (http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-267633) of Mr. Carradine's body (viewer discretion advised; also here (http://retouchresource.com/?p=21)).