Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ Star and Member of Hollywood Dynasty, Dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest member of a prolific Hollywood acting family and the star of the 1984 comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds, has passed away at the age of 71.In a statement released Tuesday, his family shared that Carradine died by suicide on February 23, 2026, following a courageous nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder.“No Shame in It”The Carradine family has chosen to speak openly about the cause of his death to foster awareness and compassion. His brother, fellow actor