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Actor Robin Williams has died, the Marin County Sheriff's Office confirmed Monday. He was 63.

DB's head is bowed.

Nanu nanu - http://ktla.com/2014/08/11/actor-robin-williams-dead-at-63-marin-county-sheriffs-office/

Oh NO.

He was on anti-depressents.  There seems to be two outcomes from that, suicide or you become a mall shooter.

The world just got a little less fun.

Head bowed, glass raised.

This, from the Dudeism FB page:  (The dude should get the Pulitzer...)

Now there's this fella I wanna tell ya about, his name was Robin, Robin Williams. At least that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him. But this fella for a while went by the name Mork. Now, Mork, that's not a name anyone where I'm from would self-apply. One time this fella was a crazy radio D-J in 'Nam – where Walter's buddies died oh so gallantly. Another he was professor at some fancy college teachin' boys Carpe Diem. Which another fella said means 'go out and achieve anyway.' Somewhere in there was a run-by fruiting, which I didn't understand exactly. But I guess that's what made the guy so durn interestin'. Now, it didn't always work out fer this fella. One time he worked at a one-hour photo, and was kind of obsessive. I didn't exactly like that style. But this dude, Robin, always managed to keep a smile on my face, and I hope he knows he left this Earth a lot happier than he found it. I guess that's how this whole durn human comedy keeps perpetuatin' itself, down through the ages. See ya on the Trail.

Quote from: jdurand on August 11, 2014, 08:07:46 PM
He was on anti-depressents.  There seems to be two outcomes from that, suicide or you become a mall shooter.

Agreed. Anyone reading this:  if you're depressed, PLEASE reach out to someone.  Many people care for and love you. 

That is all...

Not to thread-jack this shit but what are those whom you reach out towards about your depression supposed to do? I like the sentiment but the practicality seems suspect.

And, yeah, Robin Williams was a comedic genius who, when at his best, was on par with anyone, anywhere, anytime. As we all well know, the basic quality quotient of a comedian is gut-laughs per minute. Jebus-Son-of-Binky, that dude's stand up specials were an abdominal workout.

Check out...

In pictures: Career of Robin Williams - http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-28749464

Robin Williams, AKA Robin McLaurim Williams - http://www.nndb.com/people/606/000022540/

This saddens me.

Amongst the really silly stuff there were some really classic performances.

I love the Fisher King (for many reasons but Williams performance is classic), and looking through his film career I just realised I don't have a copy of Moscow on the Hudson (buying now before the price goes up).

I love the films where he's not "trying" too hard to be funny (were he was not), and just lets the character make the humour.

Though as a kid I did love Mork and Mindy.

Not just a funny man but a good actor as well.

I don't really have words.
I'm listening to an interview with him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tLi1Mc7g30

Actually trying not to tear up whilst reading through this:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-28751241

It is said that we try to compensate for what we lack.

People who knew poverty try to surround themselves with riches
People who knew war try to surrouind themselves with peace and serenity
People who knew sorrow try to surround themselves with happiness.

Robin did the latter by creating happiness all around him, wherever he went and whatever he did. This man made people happy. It is a great tragedy that we couldn't return the favor, but if karma works, let him have three times as much happiness in his next life as he gave in this one.

Quote from: jgiffin on August 11, 2014, 11:46:50 PM
Not to thread-jack this shit but what are those whom you reach out towards about your depression supposed to do? I like the sentiment but the practicality seems suspect.

We all should, at the drop of a hat, be ready to be someone's sounding board, and if necessary, an interventionist if we think someone is about to pull the plug.  I've done it in the past, and have needed it in the past.  Nothing suspect about it!

Quote from: jgiffin on August 11, 2014, 11:46:50 PM
Not to thread-jack this shit but what are those whom you reach out towards about your depression supposed to do? I like the sentiment but the practicality seems suspect.

And, yeah, Robin Williams was a comedic genius who, when at his best, was on par with anyone, anywhere, anytime. As we all well know, the basic quality quotient of a comedian is gut-laughs per minute. Jebus-Son-of-Binky, that dude's stand up specials were an abdominal workout.

You need to get the person to seek help.
Depression is a disease.
I've had several friends and acquaintances that suffered from depression. Usually exacerbated by alcohol abuse.
It's important to give them support but most important is to let them know that they need to seek help.
Most of us are not qualified.

I am gutted. One of my favourite actors and comedians. The fisher king was a great performance m5, it's always said comedic actors make great straight performance.
Good will hunting is another fine example.