Revenge of the Nerds star Robert Carradine has died at the age of 71, according to a statement released by his family members. Carradine took his own life after suffering from Bipolar Disorder for over two decades. He Carradine was a part of the famous Carradine family, many of whose members are notable Hollywood stars.
Robert Carradine dies at 71, family issues statement
Robert Carradine, who started his career with Bonanza and made a name for himself with his work on Lizzie McGuire, Revenge of the Nerds, and The Long Riders, has died at the age of 71. The actor, who belonged to a renowned family of actors, took his own life after a struggle with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.
His family reflected on his death in a statement they issued following the actor’s passing.
“It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away,” the statement provided by his family to Deadline read. “In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of 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.”
It continued, “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.”
His brother, Kieth Carradine, further added that the family wanted the world to know about Robert’s struggle against bipolar disorder.
“We want people to know it, and there is no shame in it,” he said, “It is an illness that got the best of him, and I want to celebrate him for his struggle with it, and celebrate his beautiful soul. He was profoundly gifted, and we will miss him every day. We will take solace in how funny he could be, how wise and utterly accepting and tolerant he was. That’s who my baby brother was.”
Robert Carradine is survived by his children, grandchildren, brothers, nieces, and nephews. His work remains influential and will continue to do so going forward.