http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/1575-david-carradine en-us 40 The latest news about celebrity good deeds and charity involvement <p><em><small>Written by <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contributor/57-linda-st-cyr">Linda St Cyr</a></small></em></p> <p><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/1575-david-carradine">David Carradine</a>, star of the television show Kung Fu and a plethora of films, passed away on June 3rd, 2009, aged 72 years old.</p> <p>A funeral service took place on Saturday June 13 for the beloved late celebrity. Many other stars came out to show their respect for a man who made a name for himself doling out words of wisdom as Kwai Chang Caine on the television series <em>Kung Fu</em>. Among the celebrities in attendance were <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/156-jane-seymour">Jane Seymour</a>, Rob Schneider, <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/163-lucy-liu">Lucy Liu</a>, <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/1325-tom-selleck">Tom Selleck</a>, <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/47-daryl-hannah">Daryl Hannah</a> and many others.</p> <p>The sky was gloomy as the white hearse which carried David Carradine&#8217;s body delivered the actor to his final resting place.</p> <p>Carradine was known for his work on television, in movies and also for his support in all aspects of art and entertainment. He was a friend and patron to <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/1222-food-4-africa">Food 4 Africa</a>, a charity organization that seeks to give children one vitamin and mineral enriched meal a day while also teaching their caregivers about the importance of nutrition. Donations to the charity can be made <a href="http://www.food4africa.org/YouCanHelp.asp">here</a>.</p> <p>The circumstances surrounding his death are still being investigated.</p> <p>Mr. Carradine will be missed by many because he was a star off stage as well as on. We here at <em>Look to the Stars</em> send the family of David Carradine our deepest sympathies and condolences during their time of bereavement.</p> <h6>Related past articles</h6> <ul class="item-links"> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3420-lucy-liu-and-rebecca-mader-to-light-unicef-snowflakes">Lucy Liu And Rebecca Mader To Light UNICEF Snowflakes</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3297-charitable-celebrities-to-receive-21st-century-leaders-awards">Charitable Celebrities To Receive 21st Century Leaders Awards</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3168-somaly-mam-foundation-to-host-star-studded-charity-event-tonight">Somaly Mam Foundation To Host Star-Studded Charity Event Tonight</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3134-lucy-liu-speaks-against-child-trafficking">Lucy Liu Speaks Against Child Trafficking</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/news/3062-stars-to-host-eco-film-screening">Stars To Host Eco-Film Screening</a></li></ul> <hr> <small> <p> Want to write for us, or help with our research? <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/contribute">Find out more about contributing.</a> </p> <p> Copyright &copy; 2009 <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/">Look To The Stars</a>. This article may not be reproduced without explicit written permission; if you are not reading this in your news reader, the site you are viewing is illegally infringing our copyright, and we would be grateful if you would <a href="http://www.looktothestars.org/about#contact">contact us</a>. </p> </small> </hr> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:30:00 -0000 urn:uuid:http://www.looktothestars.org/news/2679 http://www.looktothestars.org/news/2679-david-carradines-food-4-africa-legacy David Carradine Jane Seymour Rob Schneider Lucy Liu Tom Selleck Daryl Hannah Food 4 Africa Celebrity Charity Philanthropy Giving Abuse AIDS Children Hunger Poverty