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Robert Carradine was among those I’d look forward to watching as a child through his role as Lizzie’s father in the television series “Lizzie McGuire”. Those who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s would likely recognise the television series, although the titular character was assumed by Hilary Duff, the actress-singer. Carradine came from a family, many of whom are actors themselves.  While he went on to reprise his Sam McGuire role in “The Lizzie McGuire Movie” in 2003, the older generation would know/spot him through his roles in films like “Coming Home”, “The Revenge of the Cheerleaders”, “The Long Riders”, and “The Pom Pom Girls.”

For the small screen, he had roles in television shows like “ER”, the medical drama, “Jane Doe”, the mystery series, and “NYPD Blue”. He had a guest role on one of the episodes in “Law & Order”.

Robert Carradine died by suicide, having been diagnosed with bipolar disorder since 2009.

Other than Duff herself, Jake Thomas and Hallie Todd also paid tribute to their onscreen father/husband. Both Thomas and Todd played the younger brother and the mother of Lizzie McGuire. While Todd and Thomas spoke about Carradine’s sense of humour, Thomas added that Carradine was always a little eccentric. Most of all, they know all to well that they’ve lost a beloved father/partner – both offscreen and onscreen, making the loss hurtful and unimaginable.

It’s been 25 years since the classic Disney series premiered on television, influencing young viewers, and even their parents as well.

Others who wrote a tribute to Carradine include Jamie Lee Curtis, who reminisced about meeting him on live television through a certain talk show.

Beyond the screen, Carradine would perform with a musical quartet along with his brother. They’d play in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Other than that, he’d enjoy race-car driving.

Carradine’s brother, Keith, shared the unfortunate piece of news, hoping to shed more light on mental health.

Carradine had three children from his marriages.

For a particular generation, he’d be a television dad. For another, he’s a natural when it comes to onscreen portrayals, even when the role requires a certain extent of seriousness.