Robert Carradine's net worth following death at 71

Robert was born on March 24, 1954, in Los Angeles, and made his big-screen debut in 1972 alongside John Wayne in The Cowboys, after his brother, David, encouraged him to audition for the film.

He built his career as an actor, appearing in Martin Scorsese's crime drama Mean Streets in 1973 before starring in the 1978 Oscar-winning film Coming Replica Luxury Handbag, along with Jane Fonda and Jon Voight, followed by The Big Red One and The Long Riders, both in 1980.

Robert also starred in the comedy franchise Revenge of the Nerds, and played Hilary Duff's onscreen dad, Sam, in the Disney Channel show Lizzie McGuire.

While Robert enjoyed a varied career in film and television since the '70s, at the time of his death, his net worth was estimated to be $300,000, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

Following a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder, Robert died by suicide at the age of 71, his family confirmed on February 23. 

"It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away,” the Carradine family said in a statement to HELLO!

"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 struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder. 

"We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness. At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion."

Robert's brother, actor Keith Carradine, also spoke about raising awareness following Robert's death, saying there is "no shame."

"We want people to know it, and there is no shame in it," he told Deadline. "I want to celebrate him for his struggle with it and celebrate his beautiful soul. He was profoundly gifted, and we will miss him every day. We will take solace in how funny he could be, how wise and utterly accepting and tolerant he was. That's who my baby brother was." 

Robert, who was the youngest son of the legendary late actor John Carradine, who starred in House of Frankenstein, Stagecoach, and The Grapes of Wrath, is survived by his siblings and half-siblings, including Keith Carradine, Michael Bowen, and Chris Carradine, his grandchildren, and extended family.

He also leaves behind his three kids, The Handmaid’s Tale actress Ever Carradine, whom he welcomed with Susan Snyder, and children Ian and Marika, whom he shared with his ex-wife Edie Mani. 

Ever shared a touching tribute to her dad on Instagram, noting that their 20-year age difference meant they "basically grew up together."

"Twenty years age difference really isn't that much, and while I never ever thought of him as a sibling, I did always think of him as my partner," she said. "We were in it together. I never wanted to let him down, and I wanted him to trust that I had his back the same way that he had mine."

She added: "He was all heart, and in a world so full of conflict and division, I think we can all take a page out of his book today, open our hearts and feel and share the love. Rest easy, dad. I love you the most."