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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i pray for the family of Robert Carradine and may they have healing. This man brought so much joy and laughter to the world he lives in our hearts forever
Oh man I’m so deeply sadden I loved him in revenge of the nerds him and his brother David Carradine where great actors may he rest in peace Lewis skolnick 🖤
We will miss you u was the best ❤
Robert Corrradine rest in peace 💙🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
I'm in total shock that Robert passed away. I LOVED him in Revenge of the Nerds. RIP Robert Carradine.
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
Rest in heavenly peace the last of the brothers
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Why would he do that to himself? Even though he had bipolar disorder, that’s no reason to commit suicide……😢😢😢😢😢
He was a good actor and who knows whatelse……sad…..
I wonder what Curtis Armstrong thinks about this??
fckin 2020s suck so much. This decade is total sht
Aw I loved him in Lizzie McGuire and Max Keeble’s big move
RIP
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!!!!!!!!
One of the greats! will truly be missed! R.I.P.
N O T R O B E R T C A R R A D I N E
Rip
Not Lizzie's dad 😢
I never knew Robert Carradine had bi polar disorder sad that he didn't get the help he needed.
We are losing celebrities right and left this year
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Robert Carradine is with his older brother David and the rest of his family in heaven.
R.i.p. fly high your free ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Lizzie Maguire and Casper Dad RIP❤
I remember the Mom on the show was hot!
Robert and David now back together.
God Bless him. I didn't know he was bipolar. RIP Robert Carradine ❤❤
Oh no that sad he play character in Lizzie mcgurie my fav tv show rip robert carradine
One strange family
RIP 😢 Robert carradine I love those movie 🎥 in 1980 revenge of the nerd great classic movie 🎥🎥
RIP❤
Rest In Peace 🕊️
mr mcguire we will miss you 😔 gone but not forgotten and still here in spirit
Sooo sad. Grew up watching ALL the Nerds movies!!!😢😢😢😢 🙏
NOOOOOOOO NOT LOUIS!!!!!
R.i.p. to Robert Carradine
Rest in paradise Robert Carradine 🕊️🤓🥺
Loved him. 💔 rip sweet man.
I remember him from max keeble big move
Rest in peace
Please let’s not loose anymore great and talented actors and actresses
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! 🙏
RIP Van Helsing from Mom's Got A Date With A Vampire
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.