Robert Carradine’s ashes are scattered at sea.
The actor, who died by suicide on February 23rd, was cremated, according to his death certificate obtained by TMZ.
According to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office, Carradine’s cause of death was the after-effects of anoxic brain injury caused by hanging, Page Six exclusively confirmed last month.
The ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star’s family has revealed that she died by suicide after a 20-year battle with bipolar disorder.
He was 71 years old.
“It is with deep sadness that we must share the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine,” the family said in a statement to TMZ.
“In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon of light to those around him. We are saddened by the loss of this beautiful soul and would like to pay tribute to Bobby’s courageous fight in his nearly 20-year battle with bipolar disorder.”
“We hope his journey shines a light and encourages us to address the stigma attached to mental illness. At this time, we ask for privacy as we grieve this immeasurable loss. Thank you for your understanding and compassion,” the statement concludes.
Carradine was diagnosed with bipolar disorder after her brother David died of suffocation in 2009.
Before his tragic death, Carradine was scheduled to begin filming The Driver as mafia crime leader Antonio Politano, but had been out of touch for about four weeks, director Connie Lamott told the Daily Mail.
“Our last conversation was positive and upbeat,” she said, explaining that he had spoken to a colleague in mid-January and was “ready to go” for a table read.
“There was nothing to suggest otherwise,” Lamott continued.
Carradine had a daughter, actress Ever Carradine, with actress Susan Snyder in 1974. He later married Edith Manni and had two children, Marika and Ian, but the couple divorced after 25 years together.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or text the Crisis Text Line at 741741.
