Robert Carradine, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Lizzie McGuire' star, dies at 71
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Key Points:
- Robert Carradine, known for his role in the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," died by suicide at age 71 after living with bipolar disorder for two decades, according to his family.
- Carradine had a steady acting career spanning over 40 years, appearing in films like "Mean Streets," "Coming Home," and "The Big Red One," as well as TV shows including "Bonanza," "Kung Fu," and "Lizzie McGuire."
- Despite his prolific family background, including brothers Keith and David Carradine, Robert never achieved the same level of global fame but remained respected for his talents and contributions to the industry.
- He is survived by his three children, including actress
