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ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – Actor Robert Carradine, known for his roles in Revenge of the Nerds, The Long Riders, and Disney’s Lizzie McGuire series, has died at the age of 71, his family announced.
Carradine, the youngest in the well‑known Hollywood family, had a personal connection to New Mexico through his daughter, actress Ever Carradine, who has lived in Albuquerque. Her mother, Susan Snyder, also resides in Albuquerque.
In a statement, Carradine’s family said he had lived with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades. They described him as a bright presence in their lives and said they wanted to acknowledge his long struggle with the illness.
“In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light,” the family said, calling his battle with bipolar disorder “valiant.”
Carradine’s brother, actor Keith Carradine, told Deadline that the family hoped to shed light on the challenges of mental illness while celebrating Robert’s talent and character.
Carradine built a long career in film and television, gaining cult‑favorite status in the 1984 hit comedy Revenge of the Nerds and finding a new generation of fans as the father on the Lizzie McGuire series.
Born March 24, 1954, Carradine is survived by his children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, and nephews. The family is asking for privacy.
