Robert Carradine, Beloved Nerds Star, Dies at 71 Amid Bipolar Battle

Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died at 71; his family said he died by suicide after a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder and asked for privacy to grieve and to help reduce stigma around mental illness. Tributes from family and former co-stars highlighted his warmth and humor. Carradine came from a storied acting family, began his career in The Cowboys (1972) with John Wayne, and also pursued auto racing.