Robert Carradine’s cause of death has been confirmed after his tragic passing.
Page Six can exclusively confirm the beloved actor’s manner of death has been ruled a suicide, according to the Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office.
His cause of death is sequelae of anoxic brain injury from hanging.
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, an anoxic injury occurs when oxygen is cut off completely from the brain. Sequelae are conditions resulting from a prior disease, injury, or attack.
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Carradine’s body has been released to his family.
TMZ was the first to report that Carradine died in a hospital.
On Feb. 23, the “Lizzie McGuire” star’s family shared Robert died by suicide after a two-decade battle with bipolar disorder. He was 71.
“It is with profound sadness that we must share that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and brother Robert Carradine has passed away,” the family shared in a statement to the outlet.
“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,” the statement concluded.
In the same statement, Robert’s younger brother, actor Keith Carradine, explained the family shared the news because they wanted to bring awareness to mental health.
Robert was first diagnosed with the illness after his brother David died by asphyxiation in 2009.
“We want people to know it, and there is no shame in it,” Keith expressed. “It is an illness that got the best of him, and 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.”
Shortly after, Ever Carradine, whom Robert shared with Susan Snyder, penned an emotional tribute on Instagram.
“My dad died today. My sweet, funny dad, who’s only 20 years older than I am, who never missed an opportunity to drive me to the airport or tell me how much he loved my homemade salad dressing, is gone,” the “Handmaid’s Tale” alum began, alongside a series of throwback photos with Robert.
“If you knew my dad, you know he’s the guy that’s always there. Invite him to dinner? He’s in. Kid’s Little League game in Simi Valley, just tell him what time. Red eye flight and need a ride home from the airport, just text him your column number after you get your bags,” the 51-year-old added.
Ever went on to describe her childhood, crediting her father for turning out “so normal.”
“I have a thousand stories and I’m being flooded with memories — so if you see me, please ask me about my dad, Bobby Carradine, who made me who I am. Rest easy, dad. I love you the most,” she concluded.
The cast of “Lizzie McGuire” also took to social media to share their memories of working with Robert on the hit Disney Channel show from 2001 to 2004.
Robert played Sam McGuire, Hilary Duff’s on-screen dad.
“This one hurts. It’s hard to face this reality about an old friend,” the actress, 38, wrote on Instagram. “There was so much warmth in the McGuire family and I always felt so cared for by my on-screen parents,” she added about her TV mom Hallie Todd. “I’ll be forever grateful for that.
“I’m deeply sad to learn Bobby was suffering,” Duff concluded. “My heart aches for him, his family and everyone who loved him.”
The singer’s TV brother, Jake Thomas, took to his own social media to reflect on Robert’s passing.
“My heart hurts today,” the 36-year-old began. “I was fortunate to know Bobby for most of my life. And he was one of the coolest guys you could ever meet.”
