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Actor Robert Carradine, 71, Dies by Suicide After Bipolar Struggle

2/24/2026

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Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died by suicide at age 71.
His family said he battled Bipolar Disorder for nearly two decades.
They expressed profound sadness and hope that his struggle would help reduce the stigma around mental illness.
Carradine was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed race car driving and music.

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Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died by suicide at age 71.
His family said he battled Bipolar Disorder for nearly two decades.
They expressed profound sadness and hope that his struggle would help reduce the stigma around mental illness.
Carradine was a devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed race car driving and music.