Expert: 'Carradine did not commit suicide'

A forensics expert hired by David Carradine's family to investigate his death has said that the actor did not commit suicide.

Dr Michael Baden has revealed that the second autopsy of the Kung Fu star's body eliminates the possibility that he took his own life.

"To reach a final determination as to the cause and the manner of death we must wait for further information from Thailand as to the science findings and the completion of the crime laboratory and toxicology studies that are still being performed," he said in a statement.

The Kill Bill actor's brothers, Keith and Robert, also issued their first public remarks on his death by thanking supporters.

"This is a devastating loss for our family and we greatly appreciate the compassion pouring in from all over the world," said Keith.

Carradine was found dead in his hotel room in Bangkok last week.

The condition of his body has led to suspicions that he died during auto-erotic asphyxiation.