Robert Carradine checked himself into a psychiatric hospital a few weeks ago his tragic death.
The “Lizzie McGuire” star entered the Los Angeles facility before her passing and a day later a staff member found her unresponsive and in cardiac arrest, the L.A. County Medical Examiner reports. Obtained by TMZ.
Attempts were made to revive him, but he ultimately died a few weeks later.
The report also revealed that after the beloved actor passed away, his daughter told investigators that her father had struggled with mental illness for almost 20 years and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
According to the ME report, at the time of his death, Carradine was experiencing frequent suicidal ideation, was suffering from severe depression and anxiety and was taking multiple medications.
As Page Six previously reported, the “Revenge of the Nerds” star took his own life in February struggling with your mental health For two decades. He was 71 years old.
“It is with extreme sadness that we must share our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother robert carradine He has passed away,” his family said in a statement to Deadline on February 23.
“In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light to everyone around him. We are heartbroken by the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby’s brave struggle against a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder.”
A few days later, page six Specially reported Carradine’s cause of death was the result of anoxic brain injury caused by hanging. Later his body was handed over to his family.
Robert was first diagnosed with bipolar disorder His brother David died of suffocation In 2009.
Also in the family’s statement, Robert’s younger brother, actor Keith Carradine, explained that the family shared the sad news because they wanted to bring awareness to mental health.
“We want people to know there’s no shame in it,” Keith said. “This is a disease that overcame them, and I want to celebrate their struggle through it, and celebrate their beautiful soul.
“He was extremely talented, and we will miss him every day. We will be consoled by how funny he was, how intelligent, and completely accepting and tolerant. That’s how my little brother was.”
Robert had a daughter, actress ever carradineWith actress Susan Snyder in 1974. He later married Edith Mani and had two more children, Marika and Ian, before they divorced after 25 years together.
The actor was cremated and the ashes were scattered in the seaAccording to his death certificate.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line to 741741.
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