Ever Carradine is remembering her beloved dad. News broke on Monday that Robert Carradine died by suicide at 71 following a two-decade-long battle with bipolar disorder. Tributes have been pouring in from those who knew the Lizzie McGuire alum most since then, including his own daughter. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Ever applauded her father for "always" showing up not only for her but for others, no matter what: "My dad died today. My sweet, funny dad, who's only 20 years older than I am, who never missed an opportunity to drive me to the airport or tell me how much he loved my homemade salad dressing, is gone. If you knew my dad, you know he's the guy that's always there. Invite him to dinner? He's in. Kid's Little League game in Simi Valley, just tell him what time. Red eye flight and need a ride home from the airport, just text him your column number after you get your bags." Related: The Real L Word Alum Francine Beppu Dead At 43 The Handmaid's Tale actress then said she thought of Robert as her "partner" who had her back because they "grew up together" due to their 20-year age difference: "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. I knew my dad loved me, I knew it deep in my bones, and I always knew he had my back. I think it's partly because we basically grew up together. 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. I never wanted to let him down, and I wanted him to trust that I had his back the same way that he had mine." Ever went on to express that she learned so much from her dad over the years - and thinks others can learn from him now as well: "I learned a lot from my dad - never put a horse away wet, don't let hose water dry on your car, change your own wiper blades and never wave a forced call. 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. 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. I have a thousand stories and I'm being flooded with memories - so if you see me, please ask me about my dad, Bobby Carradine, who made me who I am. Rest easy, dad. I love you the most." Robert sounds like an incredible person. He will be dearly missed. Read the tribute (below): View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ever Carradine (@officialevercarradine) For resources on mental health, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, help is available. Consider contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, by calling, texting, or chatting, or go to 988lifeline.org. [Image via Ever Carradine/Instagram, MEGA/WENN] The post Robert Carradine's Daughter Ever Shares Heartfelt Tribute After <i>Lizzie McGuire</i> Alum's Death: 'He Was All Heart' appeared first on Perez Hilton.