Hollywood has lost one of its most familiar faces, and the heartbreaking truth behind his passing is what has the public reeling.Robert Carradine, the actor who charmed generations from college comedies to Disney Channel living rooms, died at 71 on February 23, 2027.A Shocking Goodbye No One Saw ComingThe beloved performer — best known for “The Long Riders,” “Revenge of the Nerds,” and “Lizzie McGuire” — died by suicide, according to his family. The devastating news was first reported by Deadline.

Robert wasn’t just a Hollywood staple; he was part of a legendary acting dynasty and, as his older brother Keith Carradine described, the “bedrock” of the family. But behind the warmth and humor that lit up screens for decades was a private struggle few fully understood.In a statement shared with Deadline, his family revealed the depth of that battle. “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 [sic],” the statement reads.