Death Summary: David Gordon Strickland Jr. suffered from bipolar disorder and had a history of alcohol and drug abuse. In October of 1998 he was arrested for cocaine possession, he pleaded no contest and was sentenced to 36 months probation, he was due in court the day of his death for a progress report.

On March 22, 1999 Strickland entered his room at the Oasis Motel in Las Vegas, consumed several bottles of beer then hung himself with a bed sheet.

Strickland was found by the motel maid service, no suicide note was found.

It was reported that Strickland had quite taking lithium, which was prescribed to control his bipolar disorder.

Who was David Strickland: Strickland was an actor who is probably best known for his role of Todd Stites on the NBC sitcom Suddenly Susan.

Strickland’s early career consisted of roles on Dave’s World, Roseanne, Sister, Sister, and Mad About You.

He also co-starred in the box office dud, Forces of Nature (which starred Ben Affleck and Sandra Bullock). The film opened around the time of his death.

Categories: Actors, Entertainment.