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Robert Carradine, who died on Feb. 23, was a father to daughters Ever and Marika and son Ian
He welcomed Ever with Susan Snyder, and Marika and Ian with ex-wife Edith Mani
The late actor's family confirmed his death on Feb. 23, noting his "valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder"
Robert Carradinewas a dad of three.
The late actor, who died on Feb. 23, portrayedHilary Duff'son-screen dad inLizzie McGuire.But in real life, he had three children of his own: daughters Ever and Marika, and son Ian.
His family confirmed theRevenge of the Nerdsactor's death at 71 years old in a statement toDeadline, noting his "valiant struggle against his nearly two-decade battle with Bipolar Disorder."
"In a world that can feel so dark, Bobby was always a beacon on light to everyone around him," the statement continued. "We hope his journey can shine a light and encourage addressing the stigma that attaches to mental illness."
Shortly after, Ever shared anInstagramtribute to her "sweet, funny dad," writing, "I love you the most."
Here's everything to know about Robert Carradine's three children.
Robert became a dad in 1974
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Robert became a dad in 1974, when he welcomed his daughter Ever with ex Susan Snyder, perDeadline. According toPhotoBook Magazine, Ever was born in Los Angeles.
Robert raised Ever as a single dad until he met Edith Mani, with whom he welcomed two more children: daughter Marika and son Ian. Robert and Mani got divorced in 2018.
Ever is an actress
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Ever followed in Robert's footsteps as an actor, appearing in several TV shows and films over the years.
She is best known for her role as Naomi Putnam on Hulu'sThe Handmaid's Taleand as Janet Stein onMarvel's Runaways.
In October 2023, Ever and Robert attended theSAG-AFTRA strikestogether, per herInstagram. "Bring your dad to the picket line day," she wrote in anotherpost.
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Ever and Marika have started families of their own
Ever Carradine/Instagram
Robert was also a grandfather to Ever's children — Chaplin and Sam — and Marika's son, Jack, perDeadline. Ever welcomed her kids with husband, musician Coby Brown, who she married in October 2005, per herInstagram.
According to the outlet, Robert often attended Little League and horse shows and jumped at the opportunity to babysit his grandchildren. In late 2019, Robert shared asnapshotat a horseback riding ring with Chaplin, followed by aphotoof his grandson Sam in a school play.
Robert often shared photos of Marika and Ian on Instagram
Robert Carradine/Instagram
While Ever lives her life in the Hollywood spotlight, Marika and Ian are more private. However, Robert often shared glimpses into their familial life on social media before his death, from "throw back" photos tobirthday tributes.
In November 2019, he shared aphotoof him and Ian "jamming" on their guitars.
Years later, Robert posted an Instagramphotoof him and his brother playing a duet at Marika's July 2023 wedding to her husband Justin.
Ever shared lessons she learned from Robert after his February 2026 death
Ever Carradine/Instagram
Following Robert's death on Feb. 23, Ever shared a heartfelt post about her father on Instagram, writing that he "never missed an opportunity to drive me to the airport" or "tell me how much he loved my homemade salad dressing."
"Growing up in the 70s and 80 with a single dad in Laurel Canyon is not exactly the recipe for a grounded childhood, but somehow mine was. Whenever anyone asks me how I turned out so normal, I always tell them it's because of my dad," she wrote. "I knew my dad loved me, I knew it deep in my bones, and I always knew he had my back."
She continued, "Twenty years age difference really isn't that much, and while I never ever thought of him as a sibling, I did always think of him as my partner. We were in it together."
Ever also shared some lessons she learned from her dad, from not letting hose water dry on her car to never putting a horse away wet.
"I also learned something that was more foundational than I ever really understood, and that was what a waste of time it is to hold a grudge," the actress continued. "My dad was a lover, not a fighter. He was all heart, and in a world so full of conflict and division, I think we can all take a page out of his book today, open our hearts and feel and share the love."
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