Robin Williams - RIP

[Dren]

RIP...GREAT ENTERTAINER

[SCHIDER23]

My brother told me really sad news, RIP

[G-ZUS]

RIP Mrs. Doubtfire

[n1zm0]

Wow no idea he was fighting depression and alcoholism, besides his tons of other great films, I'll remember him for all the childhood movies my brother and I used to watch over and over again. RIP

[sxtasy]

RIP truly one of the best, always had so much positive energy.

[eglove]

Rip totally upset about this. Gunna finish dinner and watch mrs doubt fire and cry like a little bitch

[SmAcKpOo]

Never understood why celebrities who have all the opportunities in the world end up killing themselves.

I mean, they have all the financial means in the world to get the help they need but don't.

How many amazing talents do we have to lose before the entertainment industry wakes up and gets help for these people.


So sad, grew up watching Robin Williams.

[ICEBERG]

Grew up watching Mork & Mindy. Going to be missed. RIP..

[Disoblige]

RIP, great actor and enjoyed him growing up. Very surprising and saddened by this.

[Xtrema]

Rip

But all the intense dramatic role he's been in, you know he levage off a darker side for those performances.

[finboy]

Originally posted by SmAcKpOo
Never understood why celebrities who have all the opportunities in the world end up killing themselves.

I mean, they have all the financial means in the world to get the help they need but don't.

How many amazing talents do we have to lose before the entertainment industry wakes up and gets help for these people.


So sad, grew up watching Robin Williams.

Mental illness puts people in a mindset to do irrational things, it's very unfortunate he couldn't bring himself to get the help he needed. Unfortunately he found a permanent solution for a temporary problem. He brought a lot of joy to the world, and even though his career hasn't been at a high point as of late, he will be remembered for being a solid talent.

Hopefully this thread won't delve into "he was weak" or "what a cruel asshole," but that would probably be hoping for too much.

[taemo]

RIP.. definitely one of the actors I grew up watching.. Hook, Mrs Doubtfire, Aladdin, Jack, Jumangi, Toys

[corsvette]

Really sad, one of my faves for sure. RIP

[Sugarphreak]

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[ottamania]

RIP... I love his jumanji. damn man.

[Mar]

Damn man, I just sat through Bobby Z last night as a Paul Walker tribute, now I'm going to have to sit down and watch R.V. tomorrow night. I'm really not surprised by this one, any time I saw someone unexpectedly shove a microphone in his face he rambled on at light speed for 10 minutes straight without taking a breath and he was exactly the same level of hilarity the entire way through, he was always funny. No sane person can pull that off.

If you've only ever seen his movies, try his stand-up, my guts were hurting after watching it the first time.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
So sad... I never though Williams would go out like this, he always seemed so happy and fun to be around.

Of all the Hollywood people, I always though he'd be one of the most fun to sit down and have a beer with.

A lot of people never experience this, but having endless opportunities that you can just go and do instantly and on demand is sometimes the most depressing thing... without a challenge, it takes the fun out of it. The sweet is never as sweet without the bitter.

That said, I think he did have divorce and money issue when he returned to TV last year. Probably source of depression and falling off the wagon.

[HiTempguy1]

Depression is a disease of the mind.

It doesn't matter if you have everything in the world, or nothing at all. It doesn't matter if you have millions of people who love you, or everyone hates you.

TED talk has a great discussion about depression. And yes, comedians (IIRC) are more likely to be depressed than most other entertainers. Being a comedian (it appears to me) is almost part of a coping mechanism.

The point is, clinical depression has zero to do with anything. The sad reality is that an individual is broken (mentally). There is no "fixing" it. There is dealing with it. I respect someone's right to choose to end their life. Mental anguish is much worse IMO than physical pain. It is no different than addiction (surprise, they go hand in hand). You are never "not an addict", you are either addicted or recovering. They are both incredibly difficult things to deal with.

Just because someone is depressed, does not mean they can not be happy or enjoy themselves. It just means that sometimes, the light at the end of the tunnel disappears for a while.

[D'z Nutz]

This guy cracks me up so much. Gonna miss him

[Melinda]

The longer this has to sink in, the more devastating it is. Depression is bar none, the worst thing I've ever felt. Knowing by experience that his actions were carried out not from wanting to die, just for the pain to end, makes the loss even greater. RIP to one of the best, your pain is over now, and the memories of my childhood are being held a little tighter tonight. I'll always treasure the light in your eyes and the devotion you gave to everything you did.

He was being treated, and had been winning the battle for a number of years. Every day is a new battle though, and my heart physically hurts for him tonight. His family, friends, and fans have a lot to mourn.

You're free now, Genie.