David Carradine cause of death: suicide ruled out

Update (July 2, 2009):

It has been confirmed that David Carradine died of accidental asphyxiation. The diagnosis was delivered by physician Dr. Michael Baden.

Earlier Story:

David Carradine's cause of death has ruled out suicide, according to a U.S forensics expert who examined Carradine's body on request of the family.

His brothers Keith and Robert Carradine asked noted forensic pathologist Michael Baden in Los Angeles to look at their brother's remains, and they also thanked the Thai and U.S officials for their continued work on the case.

Michael Baden did say that further investigation is needed to determine what exactly killed the actor in his Bangkok hotel room.