LOS ANGELES, Feb. 24 -- Robert Carradine, a member of a legendary acting family known for his roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died at the age of 71. His family shared the news, describing his passing as the end of a long and valiant struggle with bipolar disorder.

In a statement provided to Deadline yesterday, the Carradine family remembered him as a source of light and joy.

"It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away," the family said. "In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light to everyone around him. We are bereft at the loss of this beautiful soul and want to acknowledge Bobby's valiant strugg...