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‘Nerds’ actor Robert Carradine dies at 71

by Binghamton Herald Report
February 24, 2026
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Actor Robert Carradine, who was best known for his role in the “Nerds” movie franchise, has died. He was 71.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradine’s family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

“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,” the statement said. “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. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”

Carradine was from Los Angeles and first appeared in “Bonanza” in 1971 and John Wayne’s “The Cowboys” in 1972, according to the Associated Press.

Actor Robert Carradine, who was best known for his role in the “Nerds” movie franchise, has died. He was 71.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradine’s family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

“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,” the statement said. “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. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”

Carradine was from Los Angeles and first appeared in “Bonanza” in 1971 and John Wayne’s “The Cowboys” in 1972, according to the Associated Press.

Actor Robert Carradine, who was best known for his role in the “Nerds” movie franchise, has died. He was 71.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradine’s family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

“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,” the statement said. “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. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”

Carradine was from Los Angeles and first appeared in “Bonanza” in 1971 and John Wayne’s “The Cowboys” in 1972, according to the Associated Press.

Actor Robert Carradine, who was best known for his role in the “Nerds” movie franchise, has died. He was 71.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradine’s family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

“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,” the statement said. “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. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”

Carradine was from Los Angeles and first appeared in “Bonanza” in 1971 and John Wayne’s “The Cowboys” in 1972, according to the Associated Press.

Actor Robert Carradine, who was best known for his role in the “Nerds” movie franchise, has died. He was 71.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradine’s family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

“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,” the statement said. “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. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”

Carradine was from Los Angeles and first appeared in “Bonanza” in 1971 and John Wayne’s “The Cowboys” in 1972, according to the Associated Press.

Actor Robert Carradine, who was best known for his role in the “Nerds” movie franchise, has died. He was 71.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradine’s family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

“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,” the statement said. “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. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”

Carradine was from Los Angeles and first appeared in “Bonanza” in 1971 and John Wayne’s “The Cowboys” in 1972, according to the Associated Press.

Actor Robert Carradine, who was best known for his role in the “Nerds” movie franchise, has died. He was 71.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradine’s family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

“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,” the statement said. “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. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”

Carradine was from Los Angeles and first appeared in “Bonanza” in 1971 and John Wayne’s “The Cowboys” in 1972, according to the Associated Press.

Actor Robert Carradine, who was best known for his role in the “Nerds” movie franchise, has died. He was 71.

In a statement to Deadline, Carradine’s family said he struggled with bipolar disorder.

“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,” the statement said. “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. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion.”

Carradine was from Los Angeles and first appeared in “Bonanza” in 1971 and John Wayne’s “The Cowboys” in 1972, according to the Associated Press.

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