US EditionActor Robert Carradine dies at 71
- On Monday, Robert Carradine died, his family told Deadline, with outlets reporting he took his own life and asking for privacy.
- Keith Carradine said the family wanted people to know about his struggle with Bipolar Disorder, hoping it encourages addressing stigma and that there is no shame in it.
- Best known for playing Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds, Robert Carradine had 150 credits over six decades, including his role as Sam McGuire on Lizzie McGuire.
- The family asked for privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss and expressed gratitude for understanding, while outlets provided suicide-prevention contacts like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK .
- He also played music with Mare Winningham and loved guitar; in recent months, he attended festivals and the November 5, 2025 LA premiere, with tributes from Hilary Duff and Jake Thomas on Monday night.
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Robert Carradine, known for his roles in "The revenge of nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire" died at the age of 71. Carradine committed suicide after years of coexistence with bipolar disorder, said the family in a note, hoping to raise awareness of public opinion. "It is with deep sadness that we must announce the disappearance of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother Robert Carradine," declared the family in a note to Deadline on Monday. …
Robert Carradine, actor in ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ dies at 71
Robert Carradine, the actor known for his roles in “The Long Riders,” “Revenge of the Nerds” and the television series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died at 71, according to his management company.
Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Star, Dead at 71
Robert Carradine, who starred in the Eighties cult classic Revenge of the Nerds and found a new generation of fans in the early 2000s with Lizzie McGuire, has died at the age of 71. A rep for the actor’s brother, Keith Carradine, told Rolling Stone that Robert had succumbed to bipolar disorder after fighting it for nearly 20 years. In a statement to the media, his family confirmed the news. “It is with profound sadness that we must share that …
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