[sonick]

RIP :okay:

Twitter Search "Robin Williams" (https://twitter.com/search?q=%22Robin%20Williams%22%20&src=typd)

Robin Williams Dead -- Commits Suicide | TMZ.com (http://www.tmz.com/2014/08/11/robin-williams-dead-commits-suicide/)

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[Hondaracer]

He lost everything in a big Ponzi scheme no? Heard he was flat broke just a month or so ago, hmmm...sad

[320icar]

Auto-erotic asphyxiation?

[TjAlmeida]

Wow..

[Roach]

Shocking. What a terrible loss.

RIP

Kev

[rb]

WTF

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

He lost everything in a big Ponzi scheme no? Heard he was flat broke just a month or so ago, hmmm...sad

more info?

[CharlesInCharge]

I can see how he abused substances remembering an interview from a long time ago.. he was all over the place.

Im 95% sure I saw him walking outside the Sheraton hotel in Vancouver some years ago... he had on really colourful clothes and shoes... I guess he wasnt shy of people recognizing and saying hi to him.

He was a great actor!

[Gumby]

It's ironic how someone who spent a majority of his life making people laugh was not happy with himself.

RIP.

[Retrac]

Wow, can't believe he's gone.

RIP.

[7seven]

RIP

Sad to say this really wasn't too surprising when I heard the news. He always had substance abuse issues, multiple divorces and was pretty much broke having to file for bankruptcy about a year ago before having to return to TV for a paycheque just to get by. He just didn't seem in a good state of mind over the longest period of time.

[N8]

Too soon... RIP

[quasi]

If suicide is the cause of the death that's pretty fucked up, when I first heard I thought either OD, heart attack or stroke.

[AzNightmare]

damn... RIP.

[Harvey Specter]

So sad. RIP.

[BrRsn]

Didn't believe it at first, RIP to one of the greats


can remember watching this movie with my parents atleast ten times as a kid
http://joburgeast.getitonline.co.za/wp-content/uploads/sites/100/2014/04/enhanced-buzz-19022-1323650052-22.jpg?9187d3

[chin3se604]

aiyy sad news.. RIP

[Renthal]

RIP... His standup comedy still holds up

[Lancerion]

RIP

[GS8]

My favourite film by him is this one (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/1032970-awakenings/)

Rest up, man. The show still goes on.

[Razgriz]

RIP, kinda shocked, loved him as a kid

[RRxtar]

apparently he went back to rehab in july. but also apparently has been sober since 2006 and checks into rehab every now and then to help stay sober.

[jonwon]

RIP if you were a 90's kid, you loved this guy

mrs. doubtfire, peter pan, jumanji, aladdin

[Grandmaster TSE]

RIP

[spoon.ek9]

RIP to a comedic giant :(

[Qmx323]

sigh... grew up on this guys movies.

What Dreams May Come was one of my favorites...

RIP.

[SkinnyPupp]

RIP and fuck depression

[Brianrietta]

Ah man. Ruined mah day.

Genie, You're Free! - YouTube

RIP Robin.

[knight604]

rip...

[MG1]

One of the best. Brilliant and timeless. Namo Amida Butsu.

[PiuYi]

RIP

- Hook
- Patch Adams
- Jumanji
- Mrs. Doubtfire
- Aladdin

every fucking good movie had his name on it, what a loss

[sdubfid]

he was the only reason I have dressed up as a woman before

[Sentinel]

Rip Robin Williams. Enjoyed a lot of his older movies: Jack, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, Aladdin.

[The_AK]

Auto-erotic asphyxiation?

my thoughts exactly.

[Lomac]

RIP :okay:

Mork & Mindy - Egg Scene - YouTube

Such a talented comedian.

[The_AK]

my favourite was robocop

https://larpinowalsh.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/bicentennial-man-original.jpeg

[dub.g]

RIP.. i must have watched jumanji like 100 times a kid

for those who dont know, his daughter's name is Zelda

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - Robin Williams Ads - YouTube

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

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sigh... grew up on this guys movies.

What Dreams May Come was one of my favorites...

RIP.

This movie is so deep in so many ways. I also find it slightly ironic though... cuz it kinda revolved around the torturous afterlife of a suicide.

[Ch28]

Even Nick Diaz is saddened by this

http://i.imgur.com/hdpixp9.png

[ae101]

my fave was the one where he was a making kids happy at.the hospital with his.red nose.(its patch adams)

i was super bummed when cbs.canceled crazy ones, it was really not that bad & i loved it

we all knew he had problems just didnt think he was type of.guy.that would.do something like this........its sad


i will be doing a ROBIN WILLIAMS MARATHON SOON

[HondaGuy]

RIP, one of the greatest actor/comedian that graced our lives with his sense of humour.

My mom loved him in mrs. doubtfire...

You will be truly missed!!

[racerman88]

It's unfortunate to lose such a talented person.
Condolences

[ae101]

oh ya i also forgot this line use to be my alarm clock tone on my phone

"GOOOOOOOOOODDDDDDDDDDDD MORNING VIETNAM", god i miss that

[Great68]

:(

Now i'm going to have to go on a Robin Williams movie marathon.

[radioman]

I'm watching Awakenings right now and then Good Will Hunting up next. Might wake up early to watch good morning vietnam to get the day started.

RIP Great childhood memories and a true entertainer

[Tim Budong]

When I heard the news

I couldn't believe it

Now i totally regret passing up those tickets to see the man live.

[bobbinka]

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[iEatClams]

A joke:


A man goes to see a doctor. Doctor asks what seems to be the trouble? The man says, "Doc, I'm depressed. My life is harsh and cruel. I feel all alone in a threatening world. I just can't feel 'happy.'"
The Doctor says, "I've got the perfect fix for you. In town tonight is the great clown Pagliacci. He's hysterically funny and will make you laugh til you cry. You will experience a joy unprecedented." The man bursts into tears. The doctor, confused, asks why. "Doc, I am Pagliacci."



RIP robin williams

[SpartanAir]

It's ironic how someone who spent a majority of his life making people laugh was not happy with himself.

RIP.

I believe this is very common. Peter Sellers, one of the best comedic actors of our time was equally profoundly depressed as he was talented. The only time he was ever happy was when he was in character, not himself, and entertaining others.

There's a reason why we all loved him in Mrs. Doubtfire, for example. Yes he was creative and did funny things as her, but it was also the heart behind a father deeply wounded by having his happiness (children) taken away from him, and the real sadness he tapped into. We all understood that, as an audience, and we loved him for it.

In many older talk show interviews you can see Robin was always "on"; meaning, he constantly had to entertain. It makes sense that that kind of behaviour is covering a deep wound or insecurity. As long as you're "on", and making people laugh, ie focusing outwards, you don't have to deal with your own anguish. He likely dealt with depression all his life.

What really saddens me was that his last tweet was a #tbt photo of him holding his daughter, and wishing her a happy 25th birthday. It's angering to think that his own turmoil overcame his love and necessity to be there for his daughter.

So sad. RIP.

[wreck]

the pain you inflict on your family with suicide greatly outweighs any relief of suffering you gain.

rip nevertheless.

[calcalvinlee]

RIP Genie

[GS8]

the pain you inflict on your family with suicide greatly outweighs any relief of suffering you gain.

rip nevertheless.

That is completely debatable.

There were 3 people in my family who went through with it. The pain hurts a fuck ton at first but over time we understand and accept it. We come to terms and admit that the person did not have to suffer anymore. Their battle could not be won. Outside influence could not help. They were able to live and enjoy some of their life but had to go.

[tiger_handheld]

I find it ironic that A-listers have all the money in the world yet they choose the path of destruction (drugs, suicide) to deal with their suffering (mental illness, depression, what have you). While I'm thankful for their contributions to media and society, I find it hard to be sad for them. I feel more sorry for their families who have to deal with their choices. I would feel more sad if a Hastings st. junkie killed themselves because they had no way out of the "system" because they probably never had the resources or support system to deal with it.

Excuse me for sounding soul-less. It's just the number of A-listers taking the easy way out that's got me thinking like this.

[jinxcrusader]

I am sorry that you truly and honestly believe money buys happiness and solves every problem.

[fliptuner]

By your logic, their families should be happy too, since they just got that much richer :pokerface:

BTW money also buys style and class.

[twitchyzero]

throws a tbt with a cute photo then offs himself...truly I feel way worse for his daughter than RW

I surely hope his actions do not put his family in long-term depression...all the best to them.

[124Y]

So sad to hear. RIP :(

[boostfever]

RIP :(

[Lomac]

I find it ironic that A-listers have all the money in the world yet they choose the path of destruction (drugs, suicide) to deal with their suffering (mental illness, depression, what have you). While I'm thankful for their contributions to media and society, I find it hard to be sad for them. I feel more sorry for their families who have to deal with their choices. I would feel more sad if a Hastings st. junkie killed themselves because they had no way out of the "system" because they probably never had the resources or support system to deal with it.

Excuse me for sounding soul-less. It's just the number of A-listers taking the easy way out that's got me thinking like this.

Having money is irrelevant; if you're mentally not capable of fixing your depression, it doesn't matter if your therapist is a fresh University graduate or a $1000/hr professional.

[1exotic]

Jumanji was the shit growing up


RIP

[Ball.J.Inder]

By your logic, their families should be happy too, since they just got that much richer :pokerface:

BTW money also buys style and class.

You must be an asian immigrant.....

[Lomac]

You must be an asian immigrant.....

Sarcasm... :lol

[fliptuner]

:lol

brb crack-lining my car

:facepalm:

[DC5-S]

Apparently he died by hanging.

-RIP

so sad

[tiger_handheld]

I am sorry that you truly and honestly believe money buys happiness and solves every problem.

I dont believe money buys happiness or solves every problem, but I believe it makes a lot of resources available. If the professional therapist doesn't work, the person can choose to not work and go on a soul searching trip to Africa to find out that cococa bean farmers have never tasted chocolate. Something that will put life into perspective and help them come around and see how well they have it compared to others and life is worth living. For many of us this could only be possible once or twice, but for these A-listers it not an issue at all. I have a lot of respect for A-listers who check into re-hab or go off the scene to get help and fight to overcome their issues instead of taking the easy way out by calling it quits.

[411ken]

RIP

You guys read this?

Are people bracing themselves for the fact that Robin Williams will die soon? | IGN Boards (http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/are-people-bracing-themselves-for-the-fact-that-robin-williams-will-die-soon.454158743/)

[badboy]

my favourite housekeeper RIP

[Nicotine]

RIP

so sad.

[hud 91gt]

Of all the celebrities in this day and age who have passed away, this is the first one that has struck a chord with me. RIP Robin, you just can't beat smart and witty. Not to mention just plain nasty when the kids aren't watching. You'll be missed.

[capt_slo]

Such a shame that a man who brought such joy & laughter to the world, battled for so long with his own demons.

RIP.

[PiuYi]

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D - Robin Williams Ads - YouTube



"no pressure" that face.... so vintage robin williams

[MG1]

Apparently he died by hanging.

-RIP

so sad

He hanged himself - it has been confirmed by police.

http://www.kxly.com/entertainment/live-police-news-conference-on-robin-williams/27423132

[saucywoman]

He hanged himself - it has been confirmed by police.

LIVE: Police news conference on Robin Williams | Entertainment - KXLY.com (http://www.kxly.com/entertainment/live-police-news-conference-on-robin-williams/27423132)

fuuuck :( hanged himself from wedging his belt into the doorframe :(

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

taking the easy way out that's got me thinking like this.

i think this is a common misconception.

killing yourself is the opposite of taking the easy way out.

if killing yourself was actually taking the easy way out, then everyone would be killing themselves left right and center. people love the easy way out, everyone is lazy and wants the direct path. everyone wants to take short cuts.

if i setup some suicide machine for you, and all you had to do was press a button, you wouldn't press the button, much like most of the world wouldn't.

pressing that button is probably the hardest and most brave thing anyone can ever do in their life.

from people that commit suicide to the martyrs of the middle east and japanese kamikaze pilots etc...

they all did the one thing, that most people don't have the guts to do. They made the ultimate sacrifice. They permanently gave up their physical bodies for the unknown. they took that risk.

i sure as hell aren't ready to take that risk. my reasoning is death is inevitable, i'll die later, so no need to die now. I'm not ready to die yet. The unknown and the risks associated with it are too high for my liking.

[SiRV]

I think if he were around right now to talk about his death, he'd say "Thank god they found me with my clothes on at least..."

RIP... terrible tragedy to a great actor and comedian

[Gumby]

From Russell Brand: Robin Williams? divine madness will no longer disrupt the sadness of the world | Comment is free | The Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2014/aug/12/russell-brand-robin-williams-divine-madness-broken-world?CMP=twt_gu:)

Russell Brand: Robin Williams’ divine madness will no longer disrupt the sadness of the world
The manic energy of Williams could turn to destruction as easily as creativity. Is it melancholy to think that a world that he can’t live in must be broken?



I’d been thinking about Robin Williams a bit recently. His manager Larry Bresner told me that when Robin was asked by a German journalist on a press junket why the Germans had a reputation for humourlessness that Williams replied, “Because you killed all the funny people.”

Robin Williams was exciting to me because he seemed to be sat upon a geyser of comedy. Like he didn’t manufacture it laboriously within but had only to open a valve and it would come bursting through in effervescent jets. He was plugged into the mains of comedy.

I was aware too that this burbling and manic man-child that I watched on the box on my Nan’s front room floor with a Mork action figure (I wish I still had that, he came in a plastic egg) struggled with mental illness and addiction. The chaotic clarity that lashed like an electric cable, that razzed and sparked with amoral, puckish wonder was in fact harvested madness. A refinement of an energy that could turn as easily to destruction as creativity.

He spoke candidly about his mental illness and addiction, how he felt often on a precipice of self-destruction, whether through substance misuse or some act of more certain finality. I thought that this articulate acknowledgement amounted to a kind of vaccine against the return of such diseased thinking, which has proven to be hopelessly naive.

When someone gets to 63 I imagined, hoped, I suppose, that maturity would grant an immunity to adolescent notions of suicide but today I read that suicide isn’t exclusively a young man’s game. Robin Williams at 63 still hadn’t come to terms with being Robin Williams.

Now I am incapable of looking back at my fleeting meeting with him with any kind of objectivity, I am bound to apply, with hindsight, some special significance to his fragility, meekness and humility. Hidden behind his beard and kindness and compliments was a kind of awkwardness, like he was in the wrong context or element, a fallen bird on a hard floor.
Robin Williams Robin Williams in 2011. Photograph: Walter McBride/Corbis

It seems that Robin Williams could not find a context. Is that what drug use is? An attempt to anaesthetise against a reality that constantly knocks against your nerves, like tinfoil on an old school filling, the pang an urgent message to a dormant, truer you.

Is it melancholy to think that a world that Robin Williams can’t live in must be broken? To tie this sad event to the overarching misery of our times? No academic would co-sign a theory in which the tumult of our fractured and unhappy planet is causing the inherently hilarious to end their lives, though I did read that suicide among the middle-aged increased inexplicably in 1999 and has been rising ever since. Is it a condition of our era?

Poor Robin Williams, briefly enduring that lonely moment of morbid certainty where it didn’t matter how funny he was or who loved him or how many lachrymose obituaries would be written. I feel bad now that I was unduly and unbefittingly snooty about that handful of his films that were adjudged unsophisticated and sentimental. He obviously dealt with a pain that was impossible to render and ultimately insurmountable, the sentimentality perhaps an accompaniment to his childlike brilliance.

We sort of accept that the price for that free-flowing, fast-paced, inexplicable comic genius is a counterweight of solitary misery. That there is an invisible inner economy that demands a high price for breathtaking talent. For me genius is defined by that irrationality; how can he talk like that? Play like that? Kick a ball like that? A talent that was not sculpted and schooled, educated and polished but bursts through the portal, raw and vulgar. Always mischievous, always on the brink of going wrong, dangerous and fun, like drugs.

Robin Williams could have tapped anyone in the western world on the shoulder and told them he felt down and they would have told him not to worry, that he was great, that they loved him. He must have known that. He must have known his wife and kids loved him, that his mates all thought he was great, that millions of strangers the world over held him in their hearts, a hilarious stranger that we could rely on to anarchically interrupt, the all-encompassing sadness of the world. Today Robin Williams is part of the sad narrative that we used to turn to him to disrupt.

What platitudes then can we fling along with the listless, insufficient wreaths at the stillness that was once so animated and wired, the silence where the laughter was? That fame and accolades are no defence against mental illness and addiction? That we live in a world that has become so negligent of human values that our brightest lights are extinguishing themselves? That we must be more vigilant, more aware, more grateful, more mindful? That we can’t tarnish this tiny slice of awareness that we share on this sphere amidst the infinite blackness with conflict and hate?

That we must reach inward and outward to the light that is inside all of us? That all around us people are suffering behind masks less interesting than the one Robin Williams wore? Do you have time to tune in to Fox News, to cement your angry views to calcify the certain misery?

What I might do is watch Mrs Doubtfire. Or Dead Poets Society or Good Will Hunting and I might be nice to people, mindful today how fragile we all are, how delicate we are, even when fizzing with divine madness that seems like it will never expire.

[xeryusx]

RIP Mrs Doubtfire.

[fliptuner]

Tweet from his daughter, Zelda:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Buz3aJ-CMAAb8TL.jpg:large

[CharlesInCharge]

Dead Poets Society, Ethan Hawke.
A Barbaric YAWP - Dead Poets Society - YouTube

To commemorate the life of the actor, here’s a quote by Henry David Thoreau which encompasses some of the most brilliant words ever written, with the genius of Robin Williams who so brilliantly presented the words in Dead Poets Society:

I went into the woods because I wanted to live deliberately. I wanted to live deep and suck out all the marrow of life… to put to rout all that was not life; and not, when I came to die, discover that I had not lived.



Mork and Mindy Season 1 Episode 1 Pilot
youtube.com/watch?v=WQx4--L0TdY

[Presto]

Another Ocarina of Time post, but I think it's pretty awesome. You get to see some unadulterated-looking moments of joy when he spends time with his daughter, Zelda.

Robin Williams and daughter Zelda talk about their love for Ocarina of Time - YouTube

[ilovebacon]

RIP! he really made me laugh in that movie where he dressed up as a old lady and some how hes fake boobies caught on fire in the kitchen. haha those days..

[MindBomber]

the pain you inflict on your family with suicide greatly outweighs any relief of suffering you gain.

rip nevertheless.

someone who contemplates and/or commits suicide is not mathematically considering whether there will be a net decline in suffering. they are people who are being tortured to a degree that they cannot bear to continue to live through their pain. the torture may arise internally - such as in instances of depression, anxiety, or bipolar disorder - but this does nothing to lessen the effect of it on the sufferer. indeed, i would suggest the effect of it is no less serious than physical torture. so, though whether there's any truth in your point is debatable, it is irrelevant. i would add that many people who contemplate and/or commit suicide are actively attempting to avoid inflicting pain on their family.

furthermore, your point is a grounded in the stigma surrounding suicide that persists in even the most liberal of societies. this stigma contributes to people contemplating suicide being too ashamed to ask for help and in turn does great harm to a wide array of people. the stigma is groundless though, and should be done away with in the same fashion as racism, sexism, and homophobia.

if anyone here ever needs to talk, please give the BC Crisis Center (1-800-784-2433 24/7) a call. it's a tough thing to do but in many instances you'll find some relief. therapy is an incredibly helpful tool if you have access to it, though if you don't meditation is a good option and some free services are out there.

[Ronin]

From Zelda Williams

My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that's gone, and I feel stripped bare. My last day with him was his birthday, and I will forever be grateful that my brothers and I got to spend that time alone with him, sharing gifts and laughter. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments. While Ill never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, theres minor comfort in knowing our grief and loss, in some small way, is shared with millions. It doesn't help the pain, but at least its a burden countless others now know we carry, and so many have offered to help lighten the load. Thank you for that.

To those he touched who are sending kind words, know that one of his favorite things in the world was to make you all laugh. As for those who are sending negativity, know that some small, giggling part of him is sending a flock of pigeons to your house to poop on your car. Right after youve had it washed. After all, he loved to laugh too

Dad was, is and always will be one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls Ive ever known, and while there are few things I know for certain right now, one of them is that not just my world, but the entire world is forever a little darker, less colorful and less full of laughter in his absence. Well just have to work twice as hard to fill it back up again.

I loved that pigeon line. I laughed, despite this being the saddest things I've read in a long time. I see some of that comedic timing rubbed off.

[murd0c]

this is so good and I can actually picture him doing these things
Norm MacDonald May Have Just Written the Best Tribute To Robin Williams Yet | The Daily Banter (http://thedailybanter.com/2014/08/norm-macdonald-may-just-written-best-tribute-robin-williams-yet/)

[PiuYi]

1 HOUR PHOTO


another amazing movie, jeezus there wasn't a character he couldn't play

for those that don't know the movie
One Hour Photo (2002) Official Trailer #1 - Robin Williams Movie HD - YouTube

[SkinnyPupp]

Disgusting

Zelda Williams Quits Twitter, Instagram After 'Cruel and Unnecessary' Comments (http://mashable.com/2014/08/13/zelda-williams-quits-twitter/?utm_cid=mash-com-fb-main-link)

[MarkyMark]

Disgusting but not at all surprising. Social media just makes it too easy for these losers to make their voices heard.

[murd0c]

Jimmy Pays Tribute to Robin Williams - YouTube

[SkinnyPupp]

20 Facts About Robin Williams - Imgur (http://imgur.com/gallery/vmltY)

[Gumby]

Can you name them all?
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3915/14872015136_23eec6323d_z.jpg

[murd0c]

WOW it just came out he had Parkinson's disease which was prob a factor in the reason why he took his life.

http://time.com/3111911/robin-williams-dead-parkinsons/

The wife of Robin Williams revealed Thursday that at the time of his death, the late comedian was not only battling depression and anxiety but the early stages of Parkinson’s Disease.

“Robin’s sobriety was intact and he was brave as he struggled with his own battles of depression, anxiety as well as early stages of Parkinson’s Disease, which he was not yet ready to share publicly,” said Susan Schneider, in a statement.

Parkinson’s affects nearly 10 million people, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. The National Institutes of Health cites that “for people with depression and Parkinson’s disease, each illness can make symptoms of the other worse.” Research linking the two has focused on depression following a diagnosis, but it can be assumed that the actor’s depression predated his Parkinson’s diagnosis.

[underscore]

"The hardest part about being Robin Williams is that he didn't have Robin Williams to cheer him up."

As a man that was always "on", I wonder what he was like when he was "off"? I wonder if always being "on" shows the depth of what he was covering up, or if that was just how he always is?

[7seven]

As a man that was always "on", I wonder what he was like when he was "off"? I wonder if always being "on" shows the depth of what he was covering up, or if that was just how he always is?

An interview with The Guardian in 2010 gave a glimpse into him when he was "off"

My worry beforehand had been that Williams would be too wildly manic to make much sense. When he appeared on the Jonathan Ross show earlier this summer, he'd been vintage Williams – hyperactive to the point of deranged, ricocheting between voices, riffing off his internal dialogues. Off-camera, however, he is a different kettle of fish. His bearing is intensely Zen and almost mournful, and when he's not putting on voices he speaks in a low, tremulous baritone – as if on the verge of tears – that would work very well if he were delivering a funeral eulogy. He seems gentle and kind – even tender – but the overwhelming impression is one of sadness.

Even the detours into dialogue feel more like a reflex than irrepressible comic passion, and the freakish articulacy showcased in Good Morning Vietnam has gone. Quite often when he opens his mouth a slur of unrelated words come out, like a dozen different false starts tangled together, from which an actual sentence eventually finds its way out. For example, "So/Now/And then/Well/It/I – Sometimes I used to work just to work." It's like trying to tune into a long-wave radio station.


Robin Williams: 'I was shameful, did stuff that caused disgust ? that's hard to recover from' | Film | The Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/sep/20/robin-williams-worlds-greatest-dad-alcohol-drugs)

[multicartual]

1. His assistant found him
2. Him and his wife weren't sleeping in the same room
3. She left in the morning without saying "good morning" or having any interaction with him whilst knowing he was in a "severe depression"
4. He was supporting 2 ex wives and his children
5. He had 4 new movies coming out and yet rumors were he had financial troubles?

[StanleyR]

An interview with The Guardian in 2010 gave a glimpse into him when he was "off"


Robin Williams: 'I was shameful, did stuff that caused disgust ? that's hard to recover from' | Film | The Guardian (http://www.theguardian.com/film/2010/sep/20/robin-williams-worlds-greatest-dad-alcohol-drugs)

As an actor, I can honestly say that what he was doing, sounds a lot like some of the exercises they use to get ready for an audition, or prep for character work. Crazy it might seem to others, but pretty normal to someone who was at the top of their game.

[StanleyR]

1. His assistant found him
2. Him and his wife weren't sleeping in the same room
3. She left in the morning without saying "good morning" or having any interaction with him whilst knowing he was in a "severe depression"
4. He was supporting 2 ex wives and his children
5. He had 4 new movies coming out and yet rumors were he had financial troubles?

Supporting two ex's and kids ain't cheap!

[twitchyzero]

the stigma is groundless though, and should be done away with in the same fashion as racism, sexism, and homophobia.


you're born with your skin colour, genitals and quite possibly your sexual orientation.

Suicide is a choice. I'm neutral on the subject but the stigma exists because its impact on family and friends cannot be ignored. Thankfully I have not been affected personally but having worked in a seniors home many have admitted to me they just wish they can die now. I'm not naive enough to say "don't worry it'll all get better". I also know many that have worked at the Crisis Centre and all they can do is lend a shoulder. BTW huge props to anyone that works there, you have to be extremely PC (I probably wouldn't last an hour there) and a really thick skin. It's one thing if you're friend/family comes out of the closet and you wish to support them, it's another if they want to end their life, what more can you do besides hearing them out?

[Noir]

you're born with your skin colour, genitals and quite possibly your sexual orientation.

Suicide is a choice. I'm neutral on the subject but the stigma exists because its impact on family and friends cannot be ignored. Thankfully I have not been affected personally but having worked in a seniors home many have admitted to me they just wish they can die now. I'm not naive enough to say "don't worry it'll all get better". I also know many that have worked at the Crisis Centre and all they can do is lend a shoulder. BTW huge props to anyone that works there, you have to be extremely PC (I probably wouldn't last an hour there) and a really thick skin. It's one thing if you're friend/family comes out of the closet and you wish to support them, it's another if they want to end their life, what more can you do besides hearing them out?

Nobody is arguing the "in-direct consequences of a suicide. But I think that's not the root cause of the stigma. What (i think) he's referring to is society's label for suicide as either:

*cowardice - to afraid to face your problems
*laziness - taking the easy the way out

When in all honesty, suicide isn't anything close to either of those, and when cliches (not saying you but maybe others) like that get thrown around, it's a gross over-simplification of an otherwise profound and complex topic.

[HondaGuy]

Mrs Doubtfire on channel 89 shaw right now... Just started at 8pm.

Damn... He is soooo talented.

[sulos]

Just rewatched good will hunting a couple of weeks ago and it still makes me laugh.

youtube "weapons of self destruction"