'Nerds' actor Robert Carradine dies at 71

Actor Robert Carradine, who was champion known for his relation successful the “Nerds” movie franchise, has died. He was 71.

In a connection to Deadline, Carradine’s household said helium struggled with bipolar disorder.

“It is with profound sadness that we indispensable stock that our beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and member Robert Carradine has passed away. In a satellite that tin consciousness truthful dark, Bobby was ever a beacon connected airy to everyone astir him,” the connection said. “We are bereft astatine the nonaccomplishment of this beauteous psyche and privation to admit Bobby’s valiant conflict against his astir two-decade conflict with Bipolar Disorder.

“We anticipation his travel tin radiance a airy and promote addressing the stigma that attaches to intelligence illness. At this clip we inquire for the privateness to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your knowing and compassion.”

Carradine was from Los Angeles and archetypal appeared successful “Bonanza” successful 1971 and John Wayne’s “The Cowboys” successful 1972, according to the Associated Press.