**9. Robert Carradine**
Revenge of the Nerds star Robert Carradine passed away on February 23, 2026, at age 71 after a long battle with bipolar disorder. For anyone over 40 who laughed until they cried at the Nerds films or watched him in Lizzie McGuire, this one brings back pure ’80s nostalgia — the lovable underdog we all cheered for.
His iconic role as Lewis Skolnick helped define the comedy of a generation, celebrating brains over brawn. Carradine was a beacon of light in a sometimes dark world, as his family shared. He leaves behind children and grandchildren who will carry forward the humor and heart he shared on screen for decades.
