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The Goonies Star Martha Plimpton A heartfelt tribute to her uncle, Robert Carradine.
this Lizzie McGuire actor Died at 71 On Monday, February 23, his family, including Plimpton’s father, died after battling bipolar disorder. Keith Carradineconfirmed to the deadline.
“My Uncle Bobby was the best of 8 brothers; blood, adoption and stepfather,” Plimpton, 55, via Instagram Next to Robert’s photo early Tuesday, February 24th. “He was definitely the best of them all. When I first went to L.A. to visit my dad when I was eight or nine years old, he was the one who hugged me. He hugged me and joked because I was the only Carradine from New York. ‘Come on, ova hee-ah! Maw-thuh! Get ova hee-uh!’ His New York accent was terrible. I was an alien, and Bobby joked with me about it, and I idolized him for it.”
Robert is a member of the famous Carradine acting family, following in his father’s footsteps, John Carradineas well as Keith and Bro. david. According to Plimpton, Robert was “the best actor of the bunch.”
The Lizzie McGuire family is paying tribute to one of its own: Robert Carradine. The actor, best known for playing Lizzie’s father Sam McGuire on the hit Disney Channel sitcom, died at the age of 71 due to bipolar disorder, his family said in a statement on Monday, February 23.
“Not by a thousand miles. Don’t believe me? Just look at him,” Task the actress wrote, paying tribute to Robert’s acting legacy. “exist cowboyshis first film john wayne. or in Big Red One. or in go home. Honestly, he’s actually the best actor out of all of them. I think I know why. Because he is kind. There is innate kindness in him. He is dear, loving, and nonjudgmental. And he loves sincerely. He, like everyone else, like anyone, makes mistakes. But he never lost his integrity or his heart. “
Plimpton concluded: “I love you, Bobby. You made my world a happier place. I will miss you terribly.” Ever Carradinethe eldest of Robert’s three children.
Earlier on Tuesday, Ever, 51, shared some memories of her father in a touching Instagram post.
“My dad passed away today. My sweet and funny dad, who was only 20 years older than me and who never missed an opportunity to drive me to the airport or tell me how much he loved my homemade salad dressing, passed away,” Ever wrote. The Handmaid’s Tale.
once wrote: “My father was a lover, not a fighter. He was a man of heart and soul, and in a world filled with conflict and division, I think we can all take a leaf out of his book today and open our hearts to feel and share love. I have a thousand stories and I am filled with memories – so if you see me, ask me about my dad, Bobby Carradine, who made me who I am. Rest easy, Dad. I love you most.”
The Carradine family confirmed Robert’s death in a statement deadline on Monday.
“It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle and brother Robert Carradine has passed away,” Carradine’s family said. “In a world that feels so dark, Bobby has always been a beacon of light to everyone around him. We are devastated by the loss of this beautiful soul and are grateful for Bobby’s heroic fight during his nearly two-year battle with bipolar disorder. We hope his journey can shine a light on people and encourage addressing the stigma associated with mental illness. At this time, we ask for privacy to mourn this unfathomable loss. Thank you for your understanding and compassion.”
Plimpton’s father Keith, 76, spoke of Robert’s battle with bipolar disorder in a statement to Deadline.
“We want people to know this, there’s nothing shameful about it,” Keith said. “This was a disease that got the best out of him, and I want to celebrate his battle with it and celebrate his beautiful soul. He was so gifted and we will miss him every day. We take comfort in how funny he was and how wise and completely accepting and tolerant he was. That was my little brother.”
