{"id":2298780,"date":"2026-02-25T04:17:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:17:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2298780"},"modified":"2026-02-25T04:17:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T04:17:07","slug":"how-did-robert-carradine-die-disney-star-battled-this-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/how-did-robert-carradine-die-disney-star-battled-this-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"How did Robert Carradine die? Disney star battled this disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The death of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/hilary-duff-deeply-sad-death-133402290.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;Lizzie McGuire&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">&#8220;Lizzie McGuire&#8221;<\/a> star <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/robert-carradine-lizzie-mcguire-revenge-124211960.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Robert Carradine;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Robert Carradine<\/a> was the culmination of a longtime battle with mental illness, according to the actor&#8217;s family.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Carradine, best known for his roles in the Disney Channel sitcom and comedy classic &#8220;Revenge of the Nerds,&#8221; died by suicide at age 71, Carradine&#8217;s brother, &#8220;Nashville&#8221; actor Keith Carradine, confirmed to USA TODAY in a Feb. 24 statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby&#8217;s valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder,&#8221; Keith Carradine said. &#8220;We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>Robert Carradine attends the Los Angeles premiere of &#8220;Sentimental Value&#8221; at DGA Theater Complex on Nov. 5, 2025.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2023\/11\/30\/what-is-bipolar-disorder\/71636701007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bipolar disorder;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Bipolar disorder<\/a>, formerly called manic depression, is defined by the National Institute of Mental Health as a mental illness that causes unusual shifts in a person&#8217;s mood, energy, activity levels and concentration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">An estimated 4.4% of U.S. adults experience it at some time in their lives, per NIMH, totaling about 11.3 million people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Over the years, several celebrities have spoken out about their experience with bipolar disorder, from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/articles\/star-wars-day-celebrate-ultimate-140035697.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:&quot;Star Wars&quot;;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">&#8220;Star Wars&#8221;<\/a> actress <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/opinion\/2019\/07\/26\/carrie-fisher-champion-mental-health-awareness-column\/1820161001\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Carrie Fisher;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Carrie Fisher<\/a> and rapper <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/ye-apologizes-says-hes-not-163412161.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kanye &quot;Ye&quot; West;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Kanye &#8220;Ye&#8221; West<\/a> to Disney Channel alum <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/selena-gomez-opens-mental-health-225507564.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Selena Gomez;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Selena Gomez<\/a> and pop singer <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/halsey-reveals-dual-lupus-lymphoproliferative-115013737.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Halsey;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Halsey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Robert Carradine dies: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/celebrity\/articles\/robert-carradine-lizzie-mcguire-revenge-124211960.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:'Lizzie McGuire' and 'Revenge of the Nerds' star was 71;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">&#8216;Lizzie McGuire&#8217; and &#8216;Revenge of the Nerds&#8217; star was 71<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There are three types of bipolar disorder \u2013 Bipolar I disorder, Bipolar II disorder and Cyclothymic disorder \u2013 with each condition ranging in its symptoms.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Bipolar I is defined by manic episodes that last at least one week. Manic episodes are described as prolonged periods of mood instability, in which a person can experience extreme increases in energy or euphoria, or alternatively, feel depressed or unusually irritable.<\/p>\n<div class=\"-mx-4 mb-5 max-w-[750px] md:mx-0\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"mx-4 md:mx-0\">\n<div class=\"my-2 flex items-center justify-between\">\n<h2 class=\"text-base font-bold text-primary\">See actor Robert Carradine&#8217;s memorable roles and career<\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"ml-1 font-normal text-primary\"><span class=\"font-bold text-hulk-pants dark:text-thanos\">1<\/span> of <span>9<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"relative text-sm pr-2.5 text-tertiary\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0px;\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/name\/nm0001019\/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_0_nm_8_in_0_q_Robert%20Carradine\"><u>Robert Carradine<\/u><\/a>, the actor known as Lewis in &#8220;Revenge of the Nerds&#8221; and dad to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/celebrities\/2026\/02\/18\/hilary-duff-sister-haylie-album-comments\/88738975007\/\"><u>Hilary Duff<\/u><\/a> in &#8220;<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/tv\/2023\/12\/10\/hilary-duff-stan-rogow-tribute-lizzie-mcguire-film-producer\/71873373007\/\"><u>Lizzie McGuire<\/u><\/a>,&#8221; has died. He was 71. <\/p>\n<p>Carradine&#8217;s brother, &#8220;Nashville&#8221; actor Keith Carradine, confirmed his death to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"gnt_ar_b_a\" href=\"https:\/\/deadline.com\/2026\/02\/robert-carradine-dead-age-71-1236734055\/\"><u>Deadline<\/u><\/a> late Monday, Feb. 23, saying the actor died by suicide. Look back on his career on screen and the red carpet. <\/p>\n<p><em>If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call\u00a0<\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\"><em>988<\/em><\/a><em>\u00a0any time day or night,\u00a0or chat online.<\/em>\u00a0<em>Crisis Text Line\u00a0also provides free, 24\/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><span class=\"exclude-from-newsgate\"><strong>Robert Carradine tributes: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yahoo.com\/entertainment\/tv\/articles\/hilary-duff-deeply-sad-death-133402290.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Hilary Duff 'deeply sad' about death of 'Lizzie McGuire' dad;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\">Hilary Duff &#8216;deeply sad&#8217; about death of &#8216;Lizzie McGuire&#8217; dad<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">As for what causes the mental health condition, bipolar disorder appears to be the byproduct of &#8220;both genetic and environmental factors,&#8221; Robert Beech, a psychiatrist at Yale School of Medicine, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/life\/health-wellness\/2023\/11\/30\/what-is-bipolar-disorder\/71636701007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:previously told USA TODAY;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">previously told USA TODAY<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">On the genetic side, there may be chemical imbalances in the brain or a family history of the illness that contribute to the disorder&#8217;s onset. Environmental factors can include childhood trauma, substance abuse, chronic stress and changes in the climate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Experts say if you or a loved one is experiencing symptoms potentially related to bipolar disorder, consult a mental health professional. There are various therapies, mood-stabilizing medications and strategies that are known to be helpful.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>If you or someone you know may be struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/988lifeline.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:988;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">988<\/a>\u00a0any time day or night,\u00a0or chat online.<\/em>\u00a0<em>Crisis Text Line\u00a0also provides free, 24\/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/entertainment\/celebrities\/2026\/02\/24\/robert-carradine-cause-of-death-bipolar-disorder-lizzie-mcguire\/88840540007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Robert Carradine cause of death \u2013 Actor battled bipolar disorder;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Robert Carradine cause of death \u2013 Actor battled bipolar disorder<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The death of &#8220;Lizzie McGuire&#8221; star Robert Carradine was the culmination of a longtime battle with mental illness, according to the actor&#8217;s family. Carradine, best known for his roles in the Disney Channel sitcom and comedy classic &#8220;Revenge of the Nerds,&#8221; died by suicide at age 71, Carradine&#8217;s brother, &#8220;Nashville&#8221; actor Keith Carradine, confirmed to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2298781,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[344866,445424,309932,445101,350482,369215,445425,400324,445099,364289],"class_list":["post-2298780","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-bipolar-disorder","tag-cyclothymic-disorder","tag-disney-channel","tag-keith-carradine","tag-lizzie-mcguire","tag-mental-illness","tag-national-institute-of-mental-health","tag-revenge-of-the-nerds","tag-robert-carradine","tag-usa-today"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-did-Robert-Carradine-die-Disney-star-battled-this-disorder.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2298780","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2298780"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2298780\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2298782,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2298780\/revisions\/2298782"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2298781"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2298780"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2298780"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2298780"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}