Keith Carradine Siblings: Robert Carradine Dies at 71 After Long Battle with Bipolar Disorder
Feb. 24, 2026 — Robert Carradine, one of the prominent Keith Carradine siblings, best known for playing Lewis Skolnick in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise and Lizzie McGuire’s father on the Disney series, died by suicide on February 23, 2026, at age 71 after a two-decade struggle with bipolar disorder, according to family statements reported by multiple outlets.
Keith Carradine, Robert’s full brother and an Oscar-nominated actor for Nashville, confirmed the death and shared a family message emphasizing mental health awareness. In statements to Deadline and other media,
We want people to know it, and there is no shame in bipolar disorder.
Keith described Robert’s fight as a “valiant struggle” in a note published by People.
Family Statement on Mental Health
The Keith Carradine siblings family highlighted Robert’s long battle, urging awareness without stigma. Coverage in USA Today and The Freep detailed the bipolar diagnosis and suicide as the cause.
Career Highlights
Robert Carradine gained fame as the awkward nerd Lewis in Revenge of the Nerds, reprising the role across films and a TV movie. He later portrayed supportive dad Sam McGuire in Lizzie McGuire (2001-2004), as noted in obituaries from The New York Times and PBS NewsHour.
The Keith Carradine Siblings Legacy
The Keith Carradine siblings are part of Hollywood’s Carradine acting dynasty. Keith, 76, and Robert were full brothers, sons of John Carradine. Their half-brother David Carradine (Kung Fu, Kill Bill) died in 2009. Family ties were explored in AOL and Parade.
Additional reports appeared in CBC News.
