Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire star Robert Carradine has died at 71 years previous, Deadline studies.
Based on the outlet, Carradine died by suicide following a battle with Bipolar Dysfunction. The household of the late actor shared an announcement with the outlet, during which they wrote that “it’s with profound unhappiness that we should share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has handed away.”
“In a world that may really feel so darkish, Bobby was all the time a beacon on mild to everybody round him,” the assertion continued. “We’re bereft on the lack of this stunning soul and wish to acknowledge Bobby’s valiant battle in opposition to his almost two-decade battle with Bipolar Dysfunction. We hope his journey can shine a light-weight and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to psychological sickness. Right now we ask for the privateness to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude in your understanding and compassion.”
Carradine was born on March 24, 1954 to father and fellow actor John Carradine and Sonia Sorel. Like him and his father, Carradine’s brother and supervisor, Keith Carradine, and his half-brother, David Carradine, have been additionally actors, per Individuals. His brother Chris Carradine served as the previous vice chairman of Walt Disney Imagineering, per CNN.
Carradine earned his first movie credit score in 1972’s The Cowboys, and went on to star as Lewis in all 4 Revenge of the Nerds movies. Different movies of his embrace Aloha Bobby and Rose, Joyride, Quantity One with a Bullet, and Escape From L.A.

Youngsters of the early aughts acknowledge Carradine from his function in 2001’s Max Keeble’s Large Transfer, in addition to his wrk because the McGuire household patriarch, Sam McGuire, within the Disney Channel collection Lizzie McGuire abd in 2003’s Lizzie McGuire Film. Each of Carradine’s onscreen kids from Lizzie McGuire, Hilary Duff and Jake Thomas, have paid tribute to Carradine because the information of his passing broke, with Duff writing that she “all the time felt so cared for by my on-screen dad and mom.”
For those who or somebody you already know are experiencing suicidal ideas, name the Suicide and Disaster Lifeline 24 hours a day, 7 days every week at 988.













