Robbin Wiliams Dead?!

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    I've seen my fair share of brilliant comedians dying from suicide or reckless behavior. This one has to be one of the most heart breaking since I remember first seeing Robin Williams on "Happy Days" and then later having his own show with "Mork and Mindy".

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  • besaro
    besaro Posts: 1,858 Member
    yeah, not all that surprising, he seemed to be rather manic. rip
  • Stella_Mayfair
    Stella_Mayfair Posts: 226 Member
    o.o

    sad
  • babbyb1
    babbyb1 Posts: 66 Member
    Like it or not a celebrity icon's suicide brings out some pretty strong emotions in those who suffer from depression and have contemplated or attempted suicide, those survivors who have had loved ones take their lives, and those of us who have been on both sides of this equation. Not everyone is going to handle this with kind words and sweet nothings, and I honestly don't think Robin Williams would have wanted it that way. He was bold enough to use his problems in his humor and in that way he made it more human. I don't believe I've ever cried over the death of a celebrity but I am now. All I can say, is let each other have your say but don't assume that because someone feels one way or the other that they don't share your experiences. Many people cry in grief. Some laugh. Some get angry. Some do all three. I think the worst thing we can do is deny another person's legitimate feelings whatever they may be. I know for me, that it's one of the most anger inducing things someone can do to me.

    As for me, the thoughts that spun through my head include "coward," " you *kitten*, how can you do that to your family?," "OMG I'm sorry," and "thank God the world was given the gift of your existence." I can't say it enough, but you'll be missed, Mr. Williams.

    Thank you for posting this! This is all too raw, as a dear friend of mine lost her son to suicide in June. It knows no age, social status, race, or creed.

    I am not sure what to feel or how to even feel it all right now.

    As a teenager, I experienced suicidal feelings. Instead of dealing with it in a quick way, I dealt with it through anorexia. Since then, I have hit the other side of the spectrum due to not taking care of myself.

    I only hope that his family and friends can find peace.

    My condolences to those who have lived through the tragedy of losing loved ones.
  • MikeSloaninLDubya
    MikeSloaninLDubya Posts: 10 Member
    I was stunned when I saw this on the news last night. I'm SO sad and can't believe he's gone.

    Robin Williams was a comedic genius and a great actor. What a loss for the entertainment industry and for the whole world for that matter. I will miss him.

    I hope some good will come from this in the form of new insight into the disease of addiction and depression. Our society needs to "come out of the closet" on these issues. There is no shame in being depressed or addicted; the shame is when these issues are pushed away from the light and into the darkness of misunderstanding.

    God bless his family and close friends.

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