Robert Carradine Dead at 71: ‘Lizzie McGuire’ Stars Pay Tribute to TV Dad

    Robert Carradine, a member of the legendary acting family, is dead at the age of 71. According to his brother, Keith, he died by suicide following a decades-long battle with bipolar disorder. Tributes now pouring in for the star, who made a name of himself across film and TV, from ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ to ‘Lizzie McGuire.’ His real-life and TV families mourning the loss, with emotional posts from niece Martha Plimpton, daughter Ever Carradine and co-stars Hilary Duff and Jake Thomas.

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    1. Man what’s up with all the deaths recently this guy too damn i remember him from Lizzie McGuire 71 and suicide that’s sad I heard he had bipolar disorder anyone struggling with mental illness and deep depression prayers and love

    2. He was great playing Lizzie and Matt's dad in Lizzie McGuire on the Disney Channel when I was a teen in the 2000s!!!!! REST IN PEACE, ROBERT CARRADINE!!!!!!!!

    3. Truly sad & heartbreaking😢😢RIP🤍 Robert Carridine✨️🙏✨️ never had a dad but I remember watching lizzie McGuire 2003 was the best summer I ever had watching lizzie McGuire, even Steven's, and those old Disney Channel org movies & those express yourself commercials, any ways I remember watching him on lizzie McGuire and he was always coaching her on life, lessons, and school, and just giving warm genuine real advice I remember looking up too him as a dad because I never had a dad & always thought he was the best! thank you Robert, for being apart of my life, teenage fun memories, and making my summer 2003 the best! ever I remember i watch lots of Disney Channel in 2003 when Disney Channel was at its highest peak , thank you again Robert, get you're rest! 🙏

    4. I know a lot of people may recognize him from more recent movies/shows; but I liked him best in The Cowboys. So sorry he’s gone. He certainly entertained us with his acting skills, and it sounds like he was a great person.

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