R.I.P. Robin Williams

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  • gmdaniel
    gmdaniel Posts: 44 Member
    May he RIP.....I loved Mork and Mindy!
  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    I didn't realize that he had been battling depression - such a sad loss.
  • So_Much_Fab
    So_Much_Fab Posts: 1,146 Member
    How does one wage war against depression? I don't understand how it takes a person into the abyss. I can't believe it

    If you don't suffer from it, you will never understand it. Just accept on the word of us that DO suffer, that that abyss is very much real, and it's more awful and horrifying than you could ever fathom.

    You can "wage war" on it by raising awareness, by not sounding disbelieving or judgmental (whether that was your intention or not I can't say) about it, and encouraging those who suffer from depression to seek help, and reminding them that there is always a way out, if they are willing to look for it.

    Truth. x1000.
  • twrobbel
    twrobbel Posts: 132 Member
    I saw him recently on the John Stewart show and was quite surprised during the interview about the many battles he has fought personally. Hopefully he is no longer struggling and he is as happy as he has made everyone else.
  • kxbrown27
    kxbrown27 Posts: 769 Member
    Dude wasn't just a comedic genius, but he could also play the complete and total creep. One Hour Photo is one of my favorites of his. Utterly disturbing.
  • redrose1026
    redrose1026 Posts: 33 Member
    RIP Robin. You were quite seriously and honestly one of the best in the game, ever. Your absence is going to be very sorely missed. I don't think a celebrity death has hit me quite this hard- Heath Ledger depressed me; but this man - this man is different. I grew up watching this man. It is unbelievable that he is gone so soon. Please be happy and joyful; the way I will always remember you, funny man.
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  • CindyMarcuzAdams
    CindyMarcuzAdams Posts: 4,007 Member
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  • Chevy_Quest
    Chevy_Quest Posts: 2,012 Member
    The scene of him singing Figaro in Mrs. Doubtfire - captures just one facet of his brilliance.

    Thanks for posting
  • Cranquistador
    Cranquistador Posts: 39,744 Member
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  • Mariachicat
    Mariachicat Posts: 311 Member
    I just saw a really funny black comedy with him in it this year. I saw him in the early 2000s doing standup at Gotham Comedy Club - it was a surprise appearance - and it was a great performance.
  • Mariachicat
    Mariachicat Posts: 311 Member
    The movie I really enjoyed was called "World's Greatest Dad".
  • RECowgill
    RECowgill Posts: 881 Member
    My wife committed suicide a year ago in what sounds like much the same way. She had chronic depression her whole adult life, as far as I know from her teenage years onward. She was 36 and left me with 2 little girls.

    Logic doesn't play much part in suicide. People forget how much they are loved and how many people love them and depend on them. The mind enters a tailspin into a black hole. I never knew what she was planning, she was smart and kept it hidden from me. She knew that if I knew her plans I would've stopped her. That's how you can tell when they are serious and it's not just for attention.

    It's hard to hear this news and separate one from the other. What I've learned is that suicide is entirely preventable, people need to be proactive and step up, get involved when they see or hear alarming things. In my wife's case we all failed her, her family and mine, there were many opportunities to help that were missed. I think we all need to pay more attention to those at risk people, those who really need it the most.

    And a person who commits suicide isn't thinking it through. It inflicts a lot of pain on the living, we have to keep going on thinking about the pain, ourselves and each other. For the one who commits suicide their pain is over, and all they've done is given it to their loved ones.
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    My wife committed suicide a year ago in what sounds like much the same way. She had chronic depression her whole adult life, as far as I know from her teenage years onward. She was 36 and left me with 2 little girls.

    Logic doesn't play much part in suicide. People forget how much they are loved and how many people love them and depend on them. The mind enters a tailspin into a black hole. I never knew what she was planning, she was smart and kept it hidden from me. She knew that if I knew her plans I would've stopped her. That's how you can tell when they are serious and it's not just for attention.

    It's hard to hear this news and separate one from the other. What I've learned is that suicide is entirely preventable, people need to be proactive and step up, get involved when they see or hear alarming things. In my wife's case we all failed her, her family and mine, there were many opportunities to help that were missed. I think we all need to pay more attention to those at risk people, those who really need it the most.

    And a person who commits suicide isn't thinking it through. It inflicts a lot of pain on the living, we have to keep going on thinking about the pain, ourselves and each other. For the one who commits suicide their pain is over, and all they've done is given it to their loved ones.

    :flowerforyou:
  • neveragain84
    neveragain84 Posts: 534 Member
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  • jennifer_417
    jennifer_417 Posts: 12,344 Member
    I don't usually get worked up over celebrity deaths, but I am genuinely sad to hear of Robin Williams' passing.
  • LadyCouerlyn
    LadyCouerlyn Posts: 137 Member
    So incredibly sad. I haven't been able to get over it all day. I don't know that I can watch anything just yet... It's far too soon. Especially since I want to watch Patch Adams... I just... I don't think I can yet...

    RIP Robin Williams. You'll be missed by family, friends, and fans alike.
  • airdale8263
    airdale8263 Posts: 2,155 Member
    RIP Robin Williams. You'll be missed by family, friends, and fans alike.
  • Beautifulbridgittlee7
    Beautifulbridgittlee7 Posts: 352 Member
    RIP funny man. My mom and I still remember when you were on the Bonnie Hunt show , and literally started talking through your butt.
  • Meerataila
    Meerataila Posts: 1,885 Member
    Watching the birdcage in his honor.:brokenheart:

    Another great movie!
  • Mariachicat
    Mariachicat Posts: 311 Member
    My wife committed suicide a year ago in what sounds like much the same way. She had chronic depression her whole adult life, as far as I know from her teenage years onward. She was 36 and left me with 2 little girls.

    Logic doesn't play much part in suicide. People forget how much they are loved and how many people love them and depend on them. The mind enters a tailspin into a black hole. I never knew what she was planning, she was smart and kept it hidden from me. She knew that if I knew her plans I would've stopped her. That's how you can tell when they are serious and it's not just for attention.

    It's hard to hear this news and separate one from the other. What I've learned is that suicide is entirely preventable, people need to be proactive and step up, get involved when they see or hear alarming things. In my wife's case we all failed her, her family and mine, there were many opportunities to help that were missed. I think we all need to pay more attention to those at risk people, those who really need it the most.

    And a person who commits suicide isn't thinking it through. It inflicts a lot of pain on the living, we have to keep going on thinking about the pain, ourselves and each other. For the one who commits suicide their pain is over, and all they've done is given it to their loved ones.

    My heart goes out to you & yours...I agree with what you said.
  • MaureensFreshStart
    MaureensFreshStart Posts: 102 Member
    I grew up with Robin Williams. Feels like I lost a family friend. So very sad.

    Same here - I grew up watching Mork & Mindy, was a teen who loved him in Dead Poet's Society, and as an adult I always enjoyed watching him in anything that he did (especially improv - what an amazing talent). Depression can be an overwhelming, horrible way to live, and my heart is so saddened that he was unable to find his way out of it this time.
  • coolraul07
    coolraul07 Posts: 1,606 Member
    PHENOMENAL actor with great range (comedy to drama/thriler); huge loss. I remember hearing a bit of trivia stating that he starred in more US$100M grossing movies than any other actor in the 1990's.

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  • sweetcurlz67
    sweetcurlz67 Posts: 1,168 Member
    My wife committed suicide a year ago in what sounds like much the same way. She had chronic depression her whole adult life, as far as I know from her teenage years onward. She was 36 and left me with 2 little girls.

    Logic doesn't play much part in suicide. People forget how much they are loved and how many people love them and depend on them. The mind enters a tailspin into a black hole. I never knew what she was planning, she was smart and kept it hidden from me. She knew that if I knew her plans I would've stopped her. That's how you can tell when they are serious and it's not just for attention.

    It's hard to hear this news and separate one from the other. What I've learned is that suicide is entirely preventable, people need to be proactive and step up, get involved when they see or hear alarming things. In my wife's case we all failed her, her family and mine, there were many opportunities to help that were missed. I think we all need to pay more attention to those at risk people, those who really need it the most.

    And a person who commits suicide isn't thinking it through. It inflicts a lot of pain on the living, we have to keep going on thinking about the pain, ourselves and each other. For the one who commits suicide their pain is over, and all they've done is given it to their loved ones.

    :brokenheart: :flowerforyou:

    Prayers for you & Robin Williams family & friends.
  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    Sooooooo sad!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I love his movies - Amazing talented actor ....... RIP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    True Legend!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • BooAndKitty
    BooAndKitty Posts: 49
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    RIP <3
  • Cryptonomnomicon
    Cryptonomnomicon Posts: 848 Member
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    I feel like I lost the father I always wanted. You will be missed. <3
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    He taught me many things via humor. He was a great man and one of the few celebrity deaths that have upset me.

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  • Falcon
    Falcon Posts: 853 Member
    RIP :(
  • KarenJanine
    KarenJanine Posts: 3,497 Member
    RIP RW


    I love this clip of his encounter with Koko the gorilla: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GorgFtCqPEs

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