Actor Robert Carradine, known for his roles in the films Lizzie McGuire and Revenge of the Nerds, died at the age of 71 in the early hours of Tuesday (24). The information was confirmed by the family in an official statement.
In a note sent to the website Deadline, family members mourned the loss and highlighted the artist’s personal trajectory. “It is with deep sadness that we share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother Robert Carradine has passed away. In a world that can seem so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light for everyone around him. We are heartbroken by the loss of this beautiful soul and want to recognize his valiant nearly two-decade fight against bipolar disorder,” it reads.
The family reported that the death was due to suicide. The actor’s brother, Keith Carradine, stated that he decided to publicize the cause to reinforce the importance of discussing bipolarity and mental health. “I want to celebrate him for his struggle and his beautiful soul. He was profoundly talented and we will miss him every day,” he said.
Who was Robert Corradine?
Born in Hollywood, Robert was the brother of actors Keith Carradine and David Corradine. Robert Corradine (1954–2026) built a career spanning more than five decades in Hollywood, moving between classic cinema and popular television.
He made his film debut in 1972 in the western The Cowboysacting alongside John Wayne, and soon afterwards participated in films by renowned directors, such as Dangerous Paths (1973), by Martin Scorsese, e Bitter Return (1978).
His consolidation took place in 1984, when he played Lewis Skolnick in the comedy Revenge of the Nerds. It was such a success that the actor reprized the role in three sequels and a TV movie, becoming the franchise’s best-known face. In the 2000s, Carradine won over a new generation by playing Sam McGuire, the protagonist’s father in the series Lizzie McGuirefrom Disney Channel, participating in all the episodes and the film of the saga in 2003.
Son of veteran John Carradine and brother of actors Keith and David Carradine, Robert was part of one of the most traditional families in American cinema.
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