The death of "Lizzie McGuire" star Robert Carradine was the culmination of a longtime battle with mental illness, according to the actor's family. Carradine, best known for his roles in the Disney Channel sitcom and comedy classic "Revenge of the Nerds,

Known for both his film and television work, Robert Carradine worked steadily in the industry for over 40 years. Though he collaborated with some of the most respected directors of the day, he never gained the worldwide recognition of his more famous siblings Keith Carradine (also the father of Martha Plimpton) and half-brother David Carradine,

Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire actor Robert Carradine has died at the age of 71. His family confirmed his death in a statement late Monday. TMZ reported that Carradine took his own life. "It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father,

Robert Carradine, the actor known as Lewis in "Revenge of the Nerds" and dad Sam in "Lizzie McGuire", has died, his family confirms. He was 71.

Robert Carradine, who appeared in “The Long Riders,” the “Revenge of the Nerds” films and the Disney Channel series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died at 71, his management company confirmed to CNN.

Robert Carradine, the actor known for appearing in the Disney series “Lizzie McGuire,” has died, his family confirmed Tuesday

Robert Carradine, the ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ star and beloved ‘Lizzie McGuire’ dad, died at 71. His family says the actor died by suicide.

Robert Carradine, the US actor best known for roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died aged 71. In a statement, his family said the actor took his own life after living with bipolar disorder for nearly two decades.