Robert Carradine is being mourned by his friends, former co-stars and family in the wake of his untimely death. The late 71-year-old, who famously played the dad character, Sam McGuire, on the Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire series, died by suicide, his older brother, Keith Carradine, announced.
“It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother, Robert Carradine, has passed away,” Keith’s statement read, according to Deadline. “In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light to everyone around him.”
News47.us has rounded up five facts to know about Robert below.
Robert is part of the well-known Carradine family, which has a long line of notable actors. His older brother, Keith, has starred in the series Deadwood, Dexter, Fargo, The Big Bang Theory and Madam Secretary.
Additionally, Robert’s daughter Ever Carradine followed through with the family business by being an actress. Robert shared Ever with Susan Snyder.
For modern audiences, Robert was recognized for playing Sam McGuire in Lizzie McGuire, starring Hilary Duff in the titular role. She paid tribute to her late on-screen dad after news of his death broke in February 2026.
“It’s really hard to face this reality about an old friend,” Hilary captioned an Instagram post at the time. “There was so much warmth in the McGuire family, and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents. I’ll be forever grateful for that. I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering. My heart aches for him, his family, and everyone who loved him.”
