Robert Carradine passed away at the age of 71 on February 23, 2026. His family confirmed his passing in a statement, accounting his tragic end after a nearly two-decade-long battle with Bipolar Disorder. The actor left behind a significant legacy as a member of the legendary Carradine acting dynasty and a versatile performer across film and television. He was beloved as the ‘Sam McGuire’ of Disney’s Lizzie McGuire. His sudden death left his family, industry acquaintances and fans heartbroken. Amid the phase of grief, here’s a look at his surviving family, including his wife, Edie Mani.
Who is Edie Mani, Robert Carradine’s ex-wife?
Edie Mani (maiden name Edith Carradine) was widely known as the wife of actor, Robert Carradine during their long-term marraige. The former couple remained together for almost three decades before their highly publicised separation. Their once-enduring marriage couldn’t withstand the test of time, particularly due to Robert’s self-harming tendencies. Not much is known about Edie Mani’s personal endeavours or professional life, as she preferred to remain out of the spotlight. Nevertheless, she supported Robert Carradine from behind the scenes. As per reports, Edie Mani isn’t a public figure and avoids unnecessary media attention.
How did Robert Carradine and Edie Mani’s love story start?
While public records do not detail the exact moment of their first meeting, Robert Carradine and Edie Mani’s shared history began in the late 1980s, after he ended his long-term relationship with his ex-partner, Susan Snyder. Robert was a girl dad and a single, heartbroken man when he met Edie. Sparks flew between the two and they gradually fell in love. During their time together, Edie was a frequent companion to him at high-profile Hollywood events. The duo dated for a few years before deciding to take their relationship to the next level.
Robert Carradine and Edie Mani’s marriage and children
Robert Carradine and Edie Mani wed on January 7, 1990, marking the beginning of a 28-year marriage. Just after starting their new chapter of life, the family expanded from two to three. The former couple welcomed their first child, daughter, Marika Reed Carradine, in the same year as their wedding. Robert and Edie then became parents to a son, Ian Alexander Carradine, who was born in 1992. Marika and Ian are about 35 and 33 years old, respectively, as of February 2026. Both the siblings maintained a lower public profile and largely stayed out of the entertainment industry spotlight, unlike their stepsister, Ever Carradine.
Who is Ever Carradine, Robert Carradine’s eldest daughter?
Ever Carradine, aged 51, is an American actress and the eldest daughter of actor, Robert Carradine and his ex-girlfriend and horse trainer, Susan Snyder. As Robert’s child, Ever is a member of the prolific Carradine acting dynasty, being the granddaughter of John Carradine and niece of actors, Keith and David Carradine. She imbibed the acting culture from the Caradine family and followed in her father’s footsteps to build a career in Hollywood. Ever is best known for her extensive work in television, including her roles as ‘Naomi Putnam’ in The Handmaid’s Tale, ‘Janet Stein’ in Runaways, ‘Tiffany Porter’ in Once and Again and ‘Kelly Ludlow’ in Commander in Chief.
Ever is now married to musician, Coby Brown since 2005 and they have two children, daughter, Chaplin and son, Samuel. Following her parents’ breakup, Ever was raised by her father, Robert, and she naturally became Edie Mani’s stepchild. Notably, reports suggested an amicable relationship between Ever and Robert’s new family, however, their dynamics are not known post the divorce of the ex-spouses.
What dreadful incident led to Robert Carradine and Edie Mani’s divorce?
Robert Carradine and Edie Mani’s 25-year marriage ended following a March 2015 car crash. On that day, the actor veered his vehicle into an oncoming semi-truck in Colorado with his ex-wife in the passenger seat. Luckily, the accident didn’t turn fatal, and it was later discussed in court. At that time, Edie claimed that Robert confessed to intentionally causing the accident to commit s**cide and also get her killed. Edie alleged that Robert had suffered from severe depression and out-of-control episodes following the 2009 death of his brother, David Carradine.
Robert admitted to being in a psychotic state during the crash but blamed his ex-wife for the incident, claiming she had cut off his bipolar medication and insisted he drive that day. As the divorce proceedings dragged on, things grew increasingly ugly. Details of disputes among them over Robert’s USD 20,000 guitar collection, his gun collection, and accusations that she violently and forcefully stole his collectables to sell them. After a highly publicised court drama, their divorce was finalised in 2018, seven years before Robert’s death.
How did Robert Carradine die?
Robert Carradine died by s**cide on February 23, 2026, at the age of 71. His family released a statement via Deadline and TMZ confirming that his death followed a “valiant struggle” with bipolar disorder that lasted nearly two decades. By being open about the cause of death, his family expressed hope that his journey would help reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness.
We offer our heartfelt condolences to Robert Carradine’s family as they deal with his loss.
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