In death of Western star Robert Carradine, this Kansas writer finds a lesson in compassion

By: Deb Goodrich

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 1,269

Last Updated: 5 months ago

Body Text Preview

I woke up at 6 a.m., made myself a cup of coffee, and began scrolling Facebook for the news of the world. Then came the sucker punch, the one that takes your breath and leaves you reeling.

Bobby Carradine was dead.

The family confirmed he had “taken his own life,” “battled bipolar,” and finally, they wanted people to know “there is no shame in that.”

Resources

The Suicide and …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us