Overview
- The family released the announcement to Deadline on Monday, which outlets have cited as the principal public account.
- Relatives described him as a “beacon of light,” noted his long battle with bipolar disorder, and asked for privacy as they grieve.
- His five‑decade career ranged from early roles in The Cowboys and Mean Streets to leading the Revenge of the Nerds franchise.
- He was widely recognized on television as Sam McGuire on Disney Channel’s Lizzie McGuire and appeared in the 2003 feature film.
- Co‑stars and relatives, including Hilary Duff, Jake Thomas, Keith Carradine and daughter Ever, shared tributes, and he is survived by children Ever, Marika and Ian.