By Howie Katz
Robert Carradine of the famous John Carradine acting family passed away on February 23 at the age of 71 following a nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disease.
His death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's office.
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John Carradine with sons Christopher Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, Bruce Carradine and Mike Carradine in 1979.
Robert's father John was considered one of the greatest character actors in American cinema. He was best known for portraying Count Dracula in House of Frankenstein (1944), House of Dracula (1945), Billy the Kid Versus Dracula (1966), and Nocturna: Granddaughter of Dracula (1979).
Three of Robert's four brothers, David, Keith, and Bruce, also turned to acting. Robert's tragic death will be mourned by many movie followers.
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