Actor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: Deadline

February 23, 2026 8:10pm


Robert Carradine has died at age 71. He took his own life. The actor is best known for his roles in The Long Riders, Revenge of the Nerds, and Lizzie McGuire. A beloved member of the storied clan of actors, Robert was the bedrock of his family, according to surviving older brother Keith Carradine. But he struggled for two decades with Bipolar Disorder and ultimately it got the best of him.

The family issued this statement to Deadline: “It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away. In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him.

We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and 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. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”

Keith Carradine said the family wanted to know about what he called his brother’s valiant struggle with Bipolar Disorder.

Read more: https://deadline.com/2026/02/robert-carradine-dead-age-71-1236734055/

[FarPoint]

1. I always enjoyed his work/ acting...

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All the Carradine men had talent....

Now only Keith lives on.... I often re-watch Star Trek Enterprise and Keith is in an episode.....a real favorite of mine. He played AG Robinson...competing Captain for the NX-01 job against Jonathan Archer.

[CousinIT]

4. Of the Carradine brothers, I liked David.

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I watched Kung Fu in my younger years.

[FredGarvin]

7. I liked all of them

[Karma13612]

2. This is so sad..

I wasn’t familiar with his work. I’ve always enjoyed Keith’s tho. I’ll try to seek out some of Robert’s if my streaming services will cooperate.

RIP and condolences!

[2naSalit]

3. ...

[BootinUp]

5. geezus!

[Omaha Steve]

6. I met Robert just a few months ago (UPDATE)

I got a few autographs. Below is a behind the scenes photo from the 80's Twilight Zone. I also got an autograph from The Big Red One. I also got one of him with his father and John Wayne.

Here is the event I met him at: https://www.omahafilmevent.com/past/cowboys1.htm

His Twilight Zone episode: https://www.steveandmarta.com/still%20life/ntz_still_life_synopsis.html





Update: Here is a photo of me getting his autograph below.



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[3Hotdogs]

8. BiPolar - my friend had it. I remember when Nixon won in 72, he spent two weeks in bed. Tried suicide in '82.

He finally succeeded in 1989.

[Polybius]

14. I get more depressed in closer losses, such as 2000 and 2004

With a blowout like 1972 or 1984, I'd be far less depressed, because I'd know what was coming.

[Joinfortmill]

17. Very sad.

[niyad]

9. Be at peace, good soul.

[GiqueCee]

10. "The Long Riders"...

... was the first truly authentic western. The costumes, the firearms, and even the always-overlooked saddles were exactly what they should have been for the period being portrayed in the film. The saddles did not have low cantles with Cheyenne rolls, swell forks, and one-piece fenders, at least not the ones in any foreground shots. And not every sidearm was a .45 caliber Colt Single Action Army.

I'm saddened to learn of the Carradine family's loss, and especially that it was by Robert's own hand. RIP, Bobby.

[Goonch]

11. ;-{).....

[AllaN01Bear]

13. remember me by my movies .

[Clouds Passing]

15. Robert

[Joinfortmill]

16. So sad.

[JoseBalow]

18. I am sorry to hear about his passing

He will be missed

[republianmushroom]

19. R.I.P. Robert

[BigmanPigman]

20. He killed himself in "Coming Home" (1978)

He was a Vietnam vet who had PTSD. It was a powerful performance.

[TexasBushwhacker]

21. This makes me so sad

My dad was bipolar. My best friend is bipolar. I live with major depression, but bipolar disorder is a whole different animal. They have their highs. They love them. But then they have their soul crushing lows. RIP Bobby

[Torchlight]

22. Today I learned mental disorders like this one can occur later in life.

I'd always rested on the assumption that if nothing showed itself by age 21 or so, it's a concern that could be dismissed and ignored. Now I know better, and after going over two JAMA papers, I know it can and does happen to people older than 50... rarely, but not unheard of.