Robert Carradine, known from "Revenge of the Nerds" and "Lizzie McGuire", committed suicide at the age of 71, after a long battle with bipolar disorder.

Robert Carradine, a famous American actor known for his roles in films such as "Revenge of the Nerds" and the series "Lizzie McGuire," has died at the age of 71. His family announced that the actor committed suicide after living many years with bipolar disorder. They emphasized that, despite the darkness, Carradine was a light for those around him and hoped that his story would help combat the stigma surrounding mental illness.

His brother, Keith Carradine, stated that the family wanted the public to be aware of Robert's struggle with this condition, which worsened after the death of his half-brother, David Carradine, in 2009. Robert is survived by a daughter, actress Ever Carradine, and two children from his marriage to Edith Mani. The news of his death shocked his colleagues and generated heartfelt messages from them.