"The Eternal Sam McGuire of Our Time"... Robert Carradine Passes Away After 20-Year Battle

Robert Carradine, a member of the Carradine family that adorned Hollywood's golden age and remembered by many viewers as a warm father figure, has passed away at the age of 71. In particular, the family has transparently shared the late actor's long battle with mental illness, leaving a heartfelt message urging for the removal of social stigma surrounding the disease.

◆ A Tragic Choice After 20 Years Battling Bipolar Disorder... Family Says "It's Not Something to Be Ashamed Of"

On the 23rd local time, entertainment media Deadline urgently reported an official statement from Robert Carradine's family. According to the statement, he had fought bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) for about 20 years but ultimately took his own life. His brother, Keith Carradine, stated, "This is not something to be ashamed of; it is merely a disease that overcame him," and asked to honor the beautiful soul of his talented and generous brother. The family hopes that the late actor's journey will inspire courage in those suffering from mental illness and help alleviate societal prejudices.

◆ From 'Nerd' Icon to 'National Father'... 50 Years of Acting Life

Born in 1954 in Los Angeles as the youngest son of legendary actor John Carradine, Robert formed a unique family tree in Hollywood alongside his brothers David and Keith. He made a dazzling debut in 1972 alongside John Wayne in 〈Cowboys〉 and later honed his acting skills in Martin Scorsese's 〈Mean Streets〉 and the Academy Award-winning 〈The Return〉.

Notably, in the 1984 film 〈Revenge of the Nerds〉, he gained cult popularity by playing the lead role of Lewis Skolnick, and in the early 2000s, he portrayed the kind father Sam McGuire in Disney Channel's 〈Lizzie McGuire〉, earning deep trust and warmth from the MZ generation viewers.

◆ Tributes from Colleagues Including Hilary Duff... "I Will Never Forget the Warmth of My Screen Family"

Upon hearing the sad news, Hilary Duff, the star of 〈Lizzie McGuire〉, expressed on her Instagram, "It is really hard to accept this reality," and added, "I will forever be grateful for the care and warmth I felt within the McGuire family." Following the sudden news of his passing, Hollywood figures and fans are also sharing memorable scenes he left behind as a tribute.

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