Robert Carradine‘s loved ones are mourning a heartbreaking loss.
The actor—who starred in Revenge of the Nerds, Lizzie McGuire, The Long Riders and more—died at the age of 71, his family has announced.
“It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away,” they told Deadline in a statement Feb. 23. “In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby’s valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder.”
“We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness,” they added. “At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”
Robert’s brother Keith Carradine noted his family wanted others to know about what the actor faced, adding that “there is no shame” in bipolar disorder.