Robert Carradine Dead at 71 — 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' Star

Robert Carradine, best known for his iconic portrayal of the quintessential "nerd" in the 1984 cult comedy Revenge of the Nerds and as the father of Hilary Duff's titular character in Lizzie McGuire, has died at 71. The Carradine family confirmed he died by suicide on Monday, Feb.

23, and said he had taken his own life after a "valiant struggle" with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades. The family remembered him in a statement: "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.

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