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Robert Carradine’s Death Ruled Suicide Linked to Anoxic Brain Injury
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Robert Carradine’s Death Ruled Suicide Linked to Anoxic Brain Injury

The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled Robert Carradine’s death a suicide, listing sequelae of anoxic brain injury after his long battle with bipolar disorder. The Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire star died Feb. 23 at 71, with his family calling for greater awareness and reduced stigma around mental illness as colleagues offered tributes.

Robert Carradine’s Death Classified as Suicide, Citing Anoxic Brain Injury
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Robert Carradine’s Death Classified as Suicide, Citing Anoxic Brain Injury

Robert Carradine, 71, best known for Revenge of the Nerds, died on Feb. 23. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled his death a suicide, listing sequelae of anoxic brain injury as the cause. His family cited his long battle with bipolar disorder and urged society to address mental health stigma, with tributes pouring in from co-stars like Hilary Duff.

Jamie Lee Curtis Reflects on ‘First Love’ Robert Carradine in Heartfelt Tribute
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Jamie Lee Curtis Reflects on ‘First Love’ Robert Carradine in Heartfelt Tribute

Jamie Lee Curtis posted an Instagram tribute to her ex Robert Carradine, calling him her ‘first love’ and recalling their public meet-cute and memories together; Carradine died by suicide after a long battle with bipolar disorder, Curtis notes they formed a little family and she remains friends with his daughter Ever and with Melanie Griffith, ending with ‘Rest in speed and humor and love, Bobby.’

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

Robert Carradine, Star of the Nerds Franchise, Dies at 71
entertainment4 days ago

Robert Carradine, Star of the Nerds Franchise, Dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the actor best known for Revenge of the Nerds and TV’s Lizzie McGuire, died at 71. His family said he fought bipolar disorder and died by suicide, urging awareness and privacy as they celebrated his humor and warmth; he is survived by three children: Ever Carradine, Marika Reed Carradine and Ian Alexander Carradine, and other relatives.

Robert Carradine: Nerds Star and Lizzie McGuire’s Dad Passes Away at 71
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Robert Carradine: Nerds Star and Lizzie McGuire’s Dad Passes Away at 71

Robert Carradine, the actor famed for Revenge of the Nerds and later Lizzie McGuire, died at 71. Born March 24, 1954, he was the youngest son of John Carradine and brother to David and Keith Carradine. A film debut in The Cowboys (1972) launched a decades-long career including the Nerds franchise and the Disney series Lizzie McGuire. His family ailed by Bipolar Disorder discussed his two-decade battle with the condition in a statement, aiming to reduce stigma. Tributes from co-stars like Hilary Duff and Jake Thomas followed, and Carradine’s daughter Ever shared a tender homage. No cause of death was publicly disclosed.

Robert Carradine, Nerds Icon and Lizzie McGuire’s Dad, Dies at 71
entertainment4 days ago

Robert Carradine, Nerds Icon and Lizzie McGuire’s Dad, Dies at 71

Robert Carradine, known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died at 71 after a long battle with bipolar disorder, according to a family statement. His varied career included Mean Streets, The Long Riders, and Coming Home, and he later co-hosted the Party Nerds podcast; tributes from Hilary Duff and others highlighted his humor and generosity while his family urged openness about mental illness.

Robert Carradine, Nerds Star and Lizzie McGuire’s Dad, Dies at 71
entertainment4 days ago

Robert Carradine, Nerds Star and Lizzie McGuire’s Dad, Dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the actor best known for leading the misfit fraternity in Revenge of the Nerds and for playing Lizzie McGuire’s father, died at 71. Born in 1954 as the youngest son of John Carradine, he built a decades‑long career in film and television, including The Long Riders and The Cowboys. His family said he battled bipolar disorder for nearly two decades and urged openness about mental illness, as tributes from colleagues and his daughter Ever Carradine celebrated his life.

Actor Robert Carradine dies at 71 after long bipolar battle
entertainment4 days ago

Actor Robert Carradine dies at 71 after long bipolar battle

Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died at 71; his family said he took his own life after a years-long battle with bipolar disorder and urged awareness while asking for privacy; a member of the Carradine acting clan, he left behind daughter Ever Carradine and a decades-spanning career that included The Cowboys, The Long Riders, Coming Home, and the original Nerds film.

Robert Carradine Passes Away at 71, Remembered for Beloved Movie Roles
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Robert Carradine Passes Away at 71, Remembered for Beloved Movie Roles

Robert Carradine, 71, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds, The Long Riders, and Lizzie McGuire, has died. Deadline reports he took his own life after a roughly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder. The Carradine family issued a statement praising him as a devoted father and cherished brother, asking for privacy as they grieve. He is survived by his children, grandchildren, and other relatives in a storied acting family.

health6 days ago

Teens Using Cannabis Linked to Doubling of Psychosis and Mood Disorder Risks

A large U.S. study of 463,396 adolescents aged 13–17 found that past-year cannabis use is associated with about twice the risk of developing psychotic and bipolar disorders by age 26, and higher risks of depression and anxiety, based on universal pediatric screening and electronic health records from 2016–2023. With cannabis potency rising, public health experts call for reducing potency and limiting youth marketing, and stress the need for accurate, evidence-based information for families.