The Carradine family has long been Hollywood royalty. But behind the fame, the family has had its share of heartbreak and tragedies. The latest bout of tragedy hit the family on February 23, 2026, when Revenge of the Nerds actor Robert Carradine took his own life after over a decade of struggle with bipolar disorder. His family opened up about his illness, calling it “an illness that got the best of him” over the years.
Only those close to Robert knew that his struggles with mental health traced back to yet another tragedy that left him shattered. It was when his brother, Kill Bill star David Carradine, was discovered inside a closet in Thailand.
Who was David Carradine, and what happened to him?
