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Robert Carradine died on February 23, 2026, at age 71, by suicide (hanging). The death certificate confirms he was cremated and his ashes are to be scattered at sea; he was taken to a Los Angeles hospital after the incident. His family says he struggled with bipolar disorder, and his brother publicly spoke about the illness, while a director on one of his final films noted concerns for him.
Los Angeles County's medical examiner ruled actor Robert Carradine's death a suicide by hanging, with the primary cause listed as sequelae of anoxic brain injury after a long battle with bipolar disorder; his family and friends spoke about mental illness stigma and celebrated his humor and generosity.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled Robert Carradine’s death a suicide, listing sequelae of anoxic brain injury after his long battle with bipolar disorder. The Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire star died Feb. 23 at 71, with his family calling for greater awareness and reduced stigma around mental illness as colleagues offered tributes.
Robert Carradine, 71, best known for Revenge of the Nerds, died on Feb. 23. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled his death a suicide, listing sequelae of anoxic brain injury as the cause. His family cited his long battle with bipolar disorder and urged society to address mental health stigma, with tributes pouring in from co-stars like Hilary Duff.
Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died at 71 after living with bipolar disorder; his death by suicide ends a 40-year career that spanned film roles from Mean Streets and The Big Red One to Django Unchained, plus decades of television work.
Jamie Lee Curtis posted an Instagram tribute to her ex Robert Carradine, calling him her ‘first love’ and recalling their public meet-cute and memories together; Carradine died by suicide after a long battle with bipolar disorder, Curtis notes they formed a little family and she remains friends with his daughter Ever and with Melanie Griffith, ending with ‘Rest in speed and humor and love, Bobby.’
Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to Robert Carradine, her first boyfriend in the 1970s, recalling their public meet-cute on The Dinah Shore Show and saying they became a small family with his daughter Ever Carradine in Laurel Canyon. Carradine died at 71 after a long battle with bipolar disorder; his family stated the loss and asked for privacy while highlighting his illness.
Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died at 71; his family said he died by suicide after a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder and asked for privacy to grieve and to help reduce stigma around mental illness. Tributes from family and former co-stars highlighted his warmth and humor. Carradine came from a storied acting family, began his career in The Cowboys (1972) with John Wayne, and also pursued auto racing.
Robert Carradine, known for Revenge of the Nerds and as Lizzie McGuire’s TV dad, died at 71. His family said he took his own life after a nearly two-decade struggle with bipolar disorder, prompting tributes from colleagues including Hilary Duff. A member of the renowned Carradine acting family, Carradine’s career spanned The Cowboys, Coming Home, The Long Riders and Mean Streets, among other roles, and he is survived by his daughter Ever Carradine and other family members.
Robert Carradine, the actor best known for Revenge of the Nerds and TV’s Lizzie McGuire, died at 71. His family said he fought bipolar disorder and died by suicide, urging awareness and privacy as they celebrated his humor and warmth; he is survived by three children: Ever Carradine, Marika Reed Carradine and Ian Alexander Carradine, and other relatives.
Robert Carradine, a member of the Carradine acting dynasty known for Revenge of the Nerds and as Lizzie McGuire’s father, died at 71. His family noted a long battle with bipolar disorder and highlighted his decades-long career in film and television.
Robert Carradine, known for Revenge of the Nerds and the Disney series Lizzie McGuire, has died at 71 after battling bipolar disorder for about 20 years; his death was confirmed by his brother and manager Keith Carradine, with tributes pouring in from family and fellow cast members.
Robert Carradine, the actor famed for Revenge of the Nerds and later Lizzie McGuire, died at 71. Born March 24, 1954, he was the youngest son of John Carradine and brother to David and Keith Carradine. A film debut in The Cowboys (1972) launched a decades-long career including the Nerds franchise and the Disney series Lizzie McGuire. His family ailed by Bipolar Disorder discussed his two-decade battle with the condition in a statement, aiming to reduce stigma. Tributes from co-stars like Hilary Duff and Jake Thomas followed, and Carradine’s daughter Ever shared a tender homage. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.
Robert Carradine, known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died aged 71 after a long battle with bipolar disorder. His family said he took his own life and urged awareness to reduce stigma around mental illness. Hilary Duff and other colleagues paid tribute, recalling his warmth and the impact of his on-screen roles.
Robert Carradine, known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died at 71 after a long battle with bipolar disorder, according to a family statement. His varied career included Mean Streets, The Long Riders, and Coming Home, and he later co-hosted the Party Nerds podcast; tributes from Hilary Duff and others highlighted his humor and generosity while his family urged openness about mental illness.