Actor Robert Carradine, best known as Lizzie McGuire's dad, has died at 71, with his death officially ruled a suicide. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner confirmed he took his own life by hanging, leading to anoxic brain injury. His family revealed he had battled bipolar disorder for decades.
Oh, Hollywood hearts are breaking today—Robert Carradine, the nerdy icon from 'Revenge of the Nerds' and the wholesome dad on 'Lizzie McGuire,' passed away Monday in a Los Angeles hospital at age 71. TMZ obtained documents from the L.A. County Medical Examiner ruling his death a suicide, specifically from sequelae of anoxic brain injury due to hanging. Page Six first reported these tragic details. 😢
Carradine's family has been candid about his long fight with bipolar depression, sharing that the illness 'got the best of him,' as his brother Keith put it. They announced his passing earlier this week, emphasizing there's no shame in mental health struggles—call 988 if you need support, darlings. He had been dealing with the condition for two decades, and insiders noted troubling signs during his last film project, where he reportedly went MIA.
Fans remember Robert for his breakout roles in 'Mean Streets' and 'Coming Home,' but it was Lewis Skolnick in the 'Revenge of the Nerds' franchise that made him a cult fave. Younger gens adored him as Lizzie's pops in 65 episodes of the Disney show plus the 2003 movie. Hilary Duff, his onscreen daughter, posted a gut-wrenching tribute: his death 'hurts,' and she's 'deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering.' Real-life daughter Ever Carradine also shared her grief online.
This one's a real shocker—reminds us how even the brightest stars battle in the shadows. So, Hollywood, let's talk more about mental health before it claims another legend. 💔
