Television's former child star Lauren Chapin has passed away. The actress's family shared an emotional tribute — and a deeply personal detail about her final chapter.
The beloved performer — best known for "The Long Riders," "Revenge of the Nerds," and "Lizzie McGuire" — died by suicide, according to his family. The devastating news was first reported by Deadline.
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Robert wasn't just a Hollywood staple; he was part of a legendary acting dynasty and, as his older brother Keith Carradine described, the "bedrock" of the family. But behind the warmth and humor that lit up screens for decades was a private struggle few fully understood.
Robert Carradine at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" event in Los Angeles, California on October 1, 2025. | Source: Getty Images
In a statement shared with Deadline, his family revealed the depth of that battle. "It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away. In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him [sic]," the statement reads.
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Robert Carradine joining the the picket line outside Warner Bros. Studios as part of the SAG-AFTRA strike in Burbank, California on July 14, 2023. | Source: Getty Images
