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Actor Robert Carradine died on February 23, 2026 by suicide at the age of 71. His brother Keith announced his death.
His family confirmed Robert’s death in a statement to Deadline on Monday, February 23, 2026, “It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away. In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him.”
Robert Carradine was widely recognized for his role as Lewis Skolnick in the 1984 comedy film Revenge of the Nerds, a performance that became a pop-culture landmark and led to multiple sequels. Born on March 24, 1954, in Hollywood, California, he is part of the legendary Carradine acting family, the son of actor John Carradine and the brother of David Carradine.
Beyond his “Nerds” fame, Carradine has built a diverse career spanning decades in television and film. He appeared in projects such as The Long Riders alongside his brothers and starred in the television series Kung Fu The Legend Continues. His career reflects steady work across comedy, drama, and action genres, making him a familiar face to audiences from the 1970s onward.
Robert Carradine married to actress Edie Mani. He had three children: Ever Carradine, Marica Reed Carradine, Ian Alexander Carradine.
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