RIP David Carradine

photo: Alan Mercer

As everyone knows by now, David Carradine passed away in Bangcock earlier this week. There seems to be some controversy involving the details of his death at 72 years of age. It doesn’t really matter at this point. We lost a great actor and a good guy.
I had the distinct pleasure of photographing Mr. Carradine about seven years ago. We shot on the CBS Radford lot in Studio City. He was quiet and unassuming. His wife Annie Bierman is one of the nicest people I have ever met. They both loved the portrait I came up with. I knew at the time he was somebody special and I treasure the memory I have of working with him. Good-by Mr. Carradine. Thanks for the pleasure.