Robert Carradine Daughter Ever Carradine Shares Emotional Tribute After Actor’s Suicide
Feb. 24, 2026 — Veteran actor Robert Carradine, known for roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died by suicide at age 71 after a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder, his brother Keith Carradine confirmed to USA Today.
Robert Carradine’s daughter, Ever Carradine, posted a moving Instagram tribute, describing her father as her “partner in life” and noting they “grew up together.”
Family Statement and Tributes
The family issued a statement acknowledging Robert Carradine’s struggles:
It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away… We 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.
Robert Carradine’s daughter Ever Carradine, 51, shared a lengthy post with family photos:
My dad died today. My sweet, funny dad, who’s only 20 years older than I am… If you knew my dad, you know he’s the guy that’s always there… We were in it together… He was a lover, not a fighter… Rest easy, dad. I love you the most.
His niece, actress Martha Plimpton, also paid tribute, calling him “the best one of all 8 brothers” and praising his kindness.
Career Highlights
Carradine amassed over 140 credits, starting in 1971 on Bonanza. Notable roles included Lewis in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise, Sam McGuire on Lizzie McGuire, and appearances in The Big Red One and Escape from L.A..
Co-stars like Hilary Duff and Jake Thomas mourned him, with Duff saying, “I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering.”
Family Background
Robert Carradine’s daughter Ever was born in 1974 to Susan Snyder. He shared daughters Marika and son Ian with ex-wife Edie Carradine. He raised Ever as a single dad in Laurel Canyon during the 1970s and 1980s.
Past Mental Health Context
In 2015, during a divorce from Edie, a Colorado car crash occurred, which she alleged was intentional amid a bipolar episode; Carradine attributed it to psychosis.
