Actor Robert Carradine has died, his family announced in a statement Monday night.He was 71.Video above: Remembering those we lost in 2026“It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away. In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby’s valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder. We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion,” the family said in a statement. Carradine died by suicide after it was reported he suffered from bipolar disorder. The actor is best known for his roles in the move “Revenge of the Nerds” and television show “Lizzie McGuire.” He made his big screen debut in 1972 alongside John Wayne in “The Cowboys.”He was the youngest son of actor John Carradine and a brother of actors David Carradine, Keith Carradine, and Disney Imagineer Christopher Carradine.
Actor Robert Carradine has died, his family announced in a statement Monday night.
He was 71.
Video above: Remembering those we lost in 2026
“It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away. In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby’s valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder. We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion,” the family said in a statement.
Carradine died by suicide after it was reported he suffered from bipolar disorder.
The actor is best known for his roles in the move “Revenge of the Nerds” and television show “Lizzie McGuire.” He made his big screen debut in 1972 alongside John Wayne in “The Cowboys.”
He was the youngest son of actor John Carradine and a brother of actors David Carradine, Keith Carradine, and Disney Imagineer Christopher Carradine.
