Tragic Details of Robert Carradine’s Death Revealed

Jane LaCroixSat, February 28, 2026 at 12:16 AM UTC

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Robert Carradine’s death has officially been ruled a suicide, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

The actor, who died at 71, passed away from “sequelae of anoxic brain injury and hanging,” meaning a lack of oxygen to the brain as a result of hanging. The manner of death was listed as suicide Page Six confirmed on Friday, February 27.

Carradine’s family had previously confirmed that he died by suicide earlier this week, sharing that the beloved actor had battled bipolar disorder for nearly two decades. In a statement to Deadline, they wrote, “It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away.” They added, “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.”

Known for his roles in Mean Streets, Coming Home, and Revenge of the Nerds, Carradine later introduced himself to a new generation as Lizzie McGuire’s dad in 65 episodes of the Disney Channel hit series and its 2003 film adaptation.

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Tributes poured in following news of his death, including messages from former co-stars and his daughter, actress Ever Carradine.

“My dad died today. My sweet, funny dad, who’s only 20 years older than I am, who never missed an opportunity to drive me to the airport or tell me how much he loved my homemade salad dressing, is gone,” Ever wrote in her emotional tribute. “Growing up in the 70s and 80 with a single dad in Laurel Canyon is not exactly the recipe for a grounded childhood, but somehow mine was. Whenever anyone asks me how I turned out so normal, I always tell them it’s because of my dad.

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In the days leading up to his passing, Robert had been working on an independent film titled The Driver (also known as Driving Into Darkness). Director Connie Lamothe told TMZ that the actor went “radio silent” in January before a scheduled table read. Lamothe described him as “delightful” and “cheerful,” even amid production discussions.

In addition to Ever, Robert is survived by his other children Ian and Marcia, as well as his grandchildren.

If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide or struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available 24 hours a day through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

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