RIP Robert Carradine 1954 - 2026

[NMaude]

Sadly Hollywood actor Robert Carradine died a couple of days ago aged 71 (He would turned 72 this year), he was a talented actor from the talented Carradine family (Of which it has and had a number of talented actors. Sadly he suffered from bipolar disorder which causes a lot of suffering ultimately ending with him taking his own life, he will be missed by not only his family but also his many fans.

Robert Carradine, a member of the legendary acting family, is dead at the age of 71. According to his brother, Keith, he died by suicide following a decades-long battle with bipolar disorder. Tributes now pouring in for the star, who made a name of himself across film and TV, from 'Revenge of the Nerds' to 'Lizzie McGuire.' His real-life and TV families mourning the loss, with emotional posts from niece Martha Plimpton, daughter Ever Carradine and co-stars Hilary Duff and Jake Thomas.​

Actor Robert Carradine has died, his management company says, as his family shares his struggle with bipolar disorder.

Robert Carradine was 71 years old. https://abc7chicago.com/post/robert-c...

Jamie Lee Curtis is mourning ex-boyfriend Robert Carradine. Shortly after the 'Lizzie McGuire' star’s family confirmed his death at age 71 on Feb. 23, the 'Halloween' actress, who has previously referred to him as her “first love,” looked back on the sweet way they met and the memories they shared during their relationship. “I woke up to the news that Robert Carradine died,” Jamie wrote in her Instagram post on Feb. 24, which featured a black and white photo of her and the 'Revenge of the Nerds' alum. “I met him live on television on the 'Dinah Shore Show' when they had a bunch of second generation actors, we would call them now Nepo babies.” After all, Jamie was the daughter of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, while Robert’s parents were John Carradine and Sonia Sorel—and each were trying to make their own mark on Hollywood. The Oscar winner recalled how during their appearance on the talk show, “Bobby and I came on last and Bobby rearranged where we were all sitting so that he could sit next to me and he kissed me, live on television.” Full Story: https://www.eonline.com/news/1428911/...https://www.youtube.com/redirect?ev...obert-carradine-after-his-death&v=2si_7iu7SJo​

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I had no idea he was suffering from that terrible condition but he was a good actor and IMO best remembered for his role as Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds and he was hilarious in that film.

 

[NMaude]

A couple more videos:

Robert Carradine, a member of the famed acting family who was known for his roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died aged 71. his family released this powerful statement: "bobby was always a beacon of light to everyone around him. we want to acknowledge bobby's valiant struggle against his battle with bipolar disorder. we hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness."

his brother keith carradine said: "we want people to know it, and there is no shame in it. it is an illness that got the best of him. he was profoundly gifted, and we will miss him every day."

Robert Carradine dead at 71 | Remembering ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ & ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Star, Dies at 71

He Robert Carradine was cast as Lewis Skolnik and the origin of Lewis's honking nerd-laugh:

Robert Carradine shares how he got cast in Revenge of the Nerds, while Richard Gabai breaks down the making of Assault of the Party Nerds.