Robert Carradine Went MIA From Closing Movie Challenge, Director Says

The demise of Robert Carradine has shocked Hollywood … however TMZ has discovered there was a troubling signal on his ultimate movie challenge, based on one among his most up-to-date colleagues.

Connie Lamothe, director of “The Driver” — AKA “Driving into Darkness” — tells TMZ … she’s shocked and devastated about “Bobby’s” demise … however she knew there was one thing unsuitable when he went MIA from her movie previous to the desk learn this week.

Every little thing was lastly again on observe and shifting alongside nicely after the challenge obtained derailed by the pandemic … however then in January, Connie tells us David went radio silent. Producers had no thought the place he was or what was happening. They have been anxious … however a good friend who can be within the forged knew of his struggles with psychological well being. So, they determined to provide him some house … and hoped he would return.

As we reported … the “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Lizzie McGuire” icon took his personal life after an almost two-decade-long battle with bipolar dysfunction.

Robert had been tremendous excited for the challenge — against the law drama by which he was taking part in a mob boss, a number one function — Connie says, noting the actor needed to point out he might do greater than comedy and westerns.

Recalling their time collectively throughout pre-production, Connie says David was pleasant and at all times cheerful after they spoke — together with when she joked with him about reducing his hair and shaving off his beard for the function.

Robert was 71.

RIP