It continued, « In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him, » the statement continued. « 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. »The actor debuted onscreen opposite of John Wayne in The Cowboys in 1972.
He went on to appear in Martin Scorsese’s mafia crime drama Mean Streets in 1973, and in Hal Ashby’s Oscar-winning film Coming Home in 1978 with Jane Fonda and Jon Voight. The war drama-romance largely focused on the lasting impacts of the Vietnam War on veterans.
Carradine also starred in the comedy franchise Revenge of the Nerds as one of the titular nerds, Lewis Skolnick. He had a memorable role in Escape From L.A. opposite Kurt Russell in 1996.
JAKE THOMAS, ROBERT CARRADINE AND HALLIIE TODD ‘THE LIZZIE MCGUIRE MOVIE’
Robert Carradine in the ‘Lizzie McGuire’ movie in 2003.
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Carradine went on to play Hilary Duff’s onscreen father Sam in the hit Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire, and The Lizzie McGuire Movie, from 2001 to 2004.
After Carradine’s death, Duff honored the late actor on Instagram in a Monday, Feb. 23 post. She shared photos of herself and Carradine from the Lizzie McGuire set, writing, « This one hurts. »
« It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend, » Duff continued. « There was so much warmth in the McGuire family and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents. I’ll be forever grateful for that. I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him , his family, and everyone who loved him. 💔. »
Jake Thomas, who played Lizzie McGuire’s younger brother Matt, also posted a tribute for Carradine on Instagram on Monday, Feb. 23. « My heart hurts today, » he wrote. « I was fortunate to know Bobby for most of my life. And he was one of the coolest guys you could ever meet. Funny, pragmatic, sometimes cranky, always a little eccentric. He was a talented actor, musician, and director. But more than anything, he was family. »
