Robin Williams has passed away...

[Disney1fan2002]

I have loved him since watching him as a kid on Mork and Mindy. My cousin even had the Mork suspenders which I envied. I don't think there was a movie of his I didn't love. Genie is one of my top favorites. My dh and I love to quote it he is so funny. I remember watching him on Oprah once and he was just so funny I could not stop laughing. RIP Robin Williams.

My favorite part of going to DisneyQuest is the elevator ride..LOVE Genie!

 

[pigletgirl]

I don't see how you can call someone who is that depressed selfish and expect them to know they need help. I think some people self medicate (drugs, alcohol, etc) because they think they can "fix" their problems.

Also, the prescription drugs, while helping to keep them from the brink of a bottomless pit also stifle the manic high that is their creative genius.

Since no one can come back from suicide to describe what they were feeling in the final moments of their life none of us can judge them. I just pray for his family, friends and for his soul. I hope he has finally found peace.

Suicide is not a selfish act. People do it because they feel like they have no other way out.

 

[Metsfan520]

I don't see how you can call someone who is that depressed selfish and expect them to know they need help. I think some people self medicate (drugs, alcohol, etc) because they think they can "fix" their problems.

Also, the prescription drugs, while helping to keep them from the brink of a bottomless pit also stifle the manic high that is their creative genius.

Since no one can come back from suicide to describe what they were feeling in the final moments of their life none of us can judge them. I just pray for his family, friends and for his soul. I hope he has finally found peace.

Exactly. We can never know how it feels to be this depressed. Like you, I pray for his family and friends and hope he is at peace now.

And for me, I cannot think of any celebrity death that has hit me this hard. He was always a favorite of mine, since I first saw him as Mork. RIP Robin.

 

[Deb in IA]

"Tears of a Clown"

Now if there's a smile on my face
It's only there trying to fool the public
But when it comes down to fooling you
Now honey that's quite a different subject

But don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Really I'm sad, oh sadder than sad
You're gone and I'm hurting so bad
Like a clown I pretend to be glad

Now there's some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
the tears of a clown
When there's no one around

Oh yeah baby, now if I appear to be carefree
It's only to camouflage my sadness
In order to shield my pride I try
To cover this hurt with a show of gladness

But don't let my show convince you
That I've been happy since you decided to go
Oh, I need you so, I'm hurt and I want you to know
But for others I put on a show

Now there's some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
the tears of a clown
When there's no one around, oh yeah

Just like Pagliacci did
I try to keep my sadness hid
Smiling in the public eye
But in my lonely room cry
the tears of a clown
When there's no one around

Oh, yeah baby
Now if there's a smile upon my face
Don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Don't let the smile I wear
Make you think that I don't care
Really I'm sad I'm hurting so bad

 

[Disneychick75]

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[RitaZ.]

This is one of my favorite memories of Robin Williams. DH and I watched Jay Leno that night and we laughed hysterically. Robin said that Katie Holmes' birth would be silent, but Angelina Jolie's would be like this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkExXQMML4E

 

[Deb in IA]

I imagine Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters together again, improvising away in heaven . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDJjq0Pd0RM

 

[yoopermom]

I made the mistake of reading the most recent news article saying *how* he died, and it was so terrible, that it made me doubly sure that he must have felt that his life was hell on earth to feel that it must be ended in this fashion. He must have battled some terrible demons...

I adored him, and am just so greatly saddened, as well. He truly "wore his emotions on his face".

Terri

 

[Forum Jumper]

I imagine Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters together again, improvising away in heaven . . .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDJjq0Pd0RM

I watched this video and there was a link to another with Jonathon Winters on Carson. Sadly, the jokes about medications for Robin take on a whole new meaning.

 

[skylizard]

I made the mistake of reading the most recent news article saying *how* he died, and it was so terrible, that it made me doubly sure that he must have felt that his life was hell on earth to feel that it must be ended in this fashion. He must have battled some terrible demons...

I adored him, and am just so greatly saddened, as well. He truly "wore his emotions on his face".

Terri

I read it too and I wish they had not released that info to the public. Knowing he committed suicide was enough. Nobody but his family needs to know how.

 

[usd2bmd]

I made the mistake of reading the most recent news article saying *how* he died, and it was so terrible, that it made me doubly sure that he must have felt that his life was hell on earth to feel that it must be ended in this fashion. He must have battled some terrible demons...

I adored him, and am just so greatly saddened, as well. He truly "wore his emotions on his face".

Terri

I completely agree. I wish I could unread it. It's surreal for me to feel so sad about the death of someone I didn't know. But I am shocked and saddened that someone who brought such joy and pure happiness to so many could have been so tortured himself.

I pray that he is finally able to find the peace and happiness he so richly deserved.

 

[Robinrs]

This comment tainted the thread. IMO I expected this to be about a Robin Williams NOT Obama.

Your hatred of the left is well documented on this site, however to stoop so low as to think a comment about Robin Williams from the President will taint this site is just sad.

RIP Robin - I will miss you.

The statement wasn't political at all, though. It was a very kind statement about a beloved person and actor that just HAPPENED to be from a political figure.

It took me a long time to read this thread. Robin Williams was a big favorite of mine and I felt like I lost a good friend.

But truly, I expected this to be about Robin Williams NOT TLSnell1981.

The fact that the White House acknowledged the loss of a great actor and comedian is an HONOR and if they ignored it I'm sure there would be another crappy statement.

RIP, Robin. My son just became your biggest fan during the Crazy Ones. He joined a message board of fans who loved the show. This was a big downer for him because his Dad also suffers with mental issues very similar to Mr. Williams. I wish he knew him as long as I did, but then again... maybe not.

 

[zippitydoo]

So Sad. He will be missed.

 

[lovemygoofy]

I'm so sad about the loss of Robin Williams. Of all the people in the world, I feel very much a kinship with him because he always felt pressured to be "on" and to a point I feel the same way. My heart breaks for the despair he must have felt and that no one could help reach him. I had a lucky chance to Skype with my husband today and he mentioned being so sad about the loss. My husband was treated to Robin Williams stand up several times on his deployments.

I do have to wonder about the correlation of his depression and suicide after his open heart surgery. There are a lot of people who end up so completely changed and do not recover after such a surgery. A good friend of our family had open heart surgery and 8 months later shot himself in a very public display. Depression/change of mood is not a very widely discussed side effect from such surgery.

 

[KatMark]

Just saw this posted on FB by ABC News...statements from his ex-wife and three children. Be sure to read Zelda's statement...seems she has a bit of her father in her.


"NEW: Personal statements from Robin Williams’ three children Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams, Robin’s former wife Marsha Garces Williams -- and yesterday’s statement from Robin’s wife, Susan Schneider:

"Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer. I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind, and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought." -Zak 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 be forever 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 I’ll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, there’s 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 it’s 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 you’ve 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 I’ve 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. We’ll just have to work twice as hard to fill it back up again.” -Zelda Williams

“There are no words strong enough to describe the love and respect I have for my father. The world will never be the same without him. I will miss him and take him with me everywhere I go for the rest of my life, and will look forward, forever, to the moment when I get to see him again.” -Cody Williams

“My heart is split wide open and scattered over the planet with all of you. Please remember the gentle, loving, generous - and yes, brilliant and funny - man that was Robin Williams. My arms are wrapped around our children as we attempt to grapple with celebrating the man we love, while dealing with this immeasurable loss.” -Marsha Garces Williams

“This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.” -Susan Schneider"

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

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[galaxygirl76]

Is it true that last night's Wishes at MK was dedicated to him?

 

[Shutterbug]

The MeTV channel is currently playing a Happy Days episode with Robin Williams as Mork.

 

[gottaluvPluto]

Suicide is not a selfish act. People do it because they feel like they have no other way out.

It really depends. My sister has been battling depression for 8 years and uses it to get what she wants. She doesn't want to get better. When she is baker acted she manipulated the entire floor and laughed about it when she came home. She is refusing long term resort care (a very nice place that has a spa, activities ....). My sister doesn't want to get better because the situation works for her in a weird way. Not only has put herself in a prison, but she has put her entire family in it with her. That is selfish.

I have friends that have dealt with a relative taking their own life and leaving strange or nasty letters. The friends have had to deal with the death and letters left behind, that is selfish of the dead person to do that.

I had to let my sister go because I can no longer take the 2 am, 4 am constant phone calls because my own health started to suffer.

I know my sister will take her life and will not be here in a few years.

 

[Robinrs]

"Tears of a Clown"

Now if there's a smile on my face
It's only there trying to fool the public
But when it comes down to fooling you
Now honey that's quite a different subject

But don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Really I'm sad, oh sadder than sad
You're gone and I'm hurting so bad
Like a clown I pretend to be glad

Now there's some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
the tears of a clown
When there's no one around

Oh yeah baby, now if I appear to be carefree
It's only to camouflage my sadness
In order to shield my pride I try
To cover this hurt with a show of gladness

But don't let my show convince you
That I've been happy since you decided to go
Oh, I need you so, I'm hurt and I want you to know
But for others I put on a show

Now there's some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
the tears of a clown
When there's no one around, oh yeah

Just like Pagliacci did
I try to keep my sadness hid
Smiling in the public eye
But in my lonely room cry
the tears of a clown
When there's no one around

Oh, yeah baby
Now if there's a smile upon my face
Don't let my glad expression
Give you the wrong impression
Don't let the smile I wear
Make you think that I don't care
Really I'm sad I'm hurting so bad

Wow....