James Donaldson on Mental Health - Robert Carradine’s death ruled suicide by examiner

Hollywood and family pay tribute Hilary Duff, who played Carradine’s daughter on ‘Lizzie McGuire,’ said she was ‘deeply sad’ to learn he had been suffering, recalling the warmth he brought to their on-screen family.

Jake Thomas, his on-screen son, remembered him as one of the ‘coolest guys’ he’d known, praising his humor and eccentricity.

His daughter Ever Carradine shared a personal tribute, crediting him for giving her a grounded upbringing as a single father.

Career spanned decades and genres Carradine’s acting career began in the early 1970s with roles in films like ‘The Cowboys’ alongside John Wayne and ‘Mean Streets’ with Martin Scorsese.

He gained fame as Lewis Skolnick in the 1984 comedy ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and later reached younger audiences as Sam McGuire in Disney Channel’s ‘Lizzie McGuire.’ His work ranged from Westerns like ‘The Long Riders’ to comedies and dramas, showcasing his versatility.