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BumRushDaShow

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Tue Feb 24, 2026, 07:25 AM Tuesday

Actor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71 [View all]

Source: Deadline

February 23, 2026 8:10pm


Robert Carradine has died at age 71. He took his own life. The actor is best known for his roles in The Long Riders, Revenge of the Nerds, and Lizzie McGuire. A beloved member of the storied clan of actors, Robert was the bedrock of his family, according to surviving older brother Keith Carradine. But he struggled for two decades with Bipolar Disorder and ultimately it got the best of him.

The family issued this statement to Deadline: “It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away. In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on 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. 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.”

Keith Carradine said the family wanted to know about what he called his brother’s valiant struggle with Bipolar Disorder.

Read more: https://deadline.com/2026/02/robert-carradine-dead-age-71-1236734055/

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Actor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71 [View all] BumRushDaShow Tuesday OP
I always enjoyed his work/ acting... FarPoint Tuesday #1
Of the Carradine brothers, I liked David. CousinIT Tuesday #4
I liked all of them FredGarvin Tuesday #7
This is so sad.. Karma13612 Tuesday #2
... 2naSalit Tuesday #3
geezus! BootinUp Tuesday #5
I met Robert just a few months ago (UPDATE) Omaha Steve Tuesday #6
BiPolar - my friend had it. I remember when Nixon won in 72, he spent two weeks in bed. Tried suicide in '82. 3Hotdogs Tuesday #8
I get more depressed in closer losses, such as 2000 and 2004 Polybius Tuesday #14
Very sad. Joinfortmill Tuesday #17
Be at peace, good soul. niyad Tuesday #9
"The Long Riders"... GiqueCee Tuesday #10
;-{)..... Goonch Tuesday #11
This message was self-deleted by its author AllaN01Bear Tuesday #12
remember me by my movies . AllaN01Bear Tuesday #13
Robert Clouds Passing Tuesday #15
So sad. Joinfortmill Tuesday #16
I am sorry to hear about his passing JoseBalow Tuesday #18
R.I.P. Robert republianmushroom Tuesday #19
He killed himself in "Coming Home" (1978) BigmanPigman Tuesday #20
This makes me so sad TexasBushwhacker Tuesday #21
Today I learned mental disorders like this one can occur later in life. Torchlight Tuesday #22
RIP FemDemERA Tuesday #23
................ Upthevibe Tuesday #24
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