The late, great, Robin Williams
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The late, great, Robin Williams
RIP today to one of the best actors/comedians who has ever lived. From his voice as the Genie in Aladdin (best Disney film of all time) to his compelling and serious performance in "Good Will Hunting", he was just a pure genius in every sense of the word. So sorry to hear that he was battling severe depression and ultimately and extremely unfortunately, couldn't carry on. Thoughts are with his family.
RIP Robin Williams
RIP Robin Williams
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What a funny and humble man, very sad indeed.
R.I.P
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One of the greatest entertainers in the industry.
R.I.P. RW
R.I.P. RW
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I really don't understand these gifted people who waste their lives.
My thoughts go out to his wife and family who must be devastated by their loss.
My thoughts go out to his wife and family who must be devastated by their loss.
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Yet another terrific comedian with such a tortured soul. So sad. Those of you my age and up easily remember Mork and Mindy and what a fresh and funny comedian he was when he came out.
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As with most comic genius ,lay a mask that hid his alcoholism & depression issues. Very sad news to a man that seemed genuinly so warm hearted.
RIP Robin
RIP Robin
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Hard to believe that one of the worlds funniest guys could be so desperately sad inside. The world will wake up less funny every day.
Even now, two days later I'm completely lost on this.
Even now, two days later I'm completely lost on this.
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It appears he was also on the verge of bankruptcy, which after living a Millionaire life style for most of his life could have been the straw that broke the camels back.
I'm sure I read somewhere that his divorce cost him £20m.
That's enough to turn any man to drink & drugs.
I'm sure I read somewhere that his divorce cost him £20m.
That's enough to turn any man to drink & drugs.
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It's also came out that he had early stages of Parkinson's Disease.
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You'd think royalty died the way it is being covered in the States. Though I guess in a lot of ways Hollywood celebrities are the royalty/aristocracy over here.
RIP
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Recognized and established acting name but I was never really a fan of his work. Pictures like Good Morning Vietnam and Dead Poets Society were probably his best work and my favorite of all the titles he headlined.
To take nothing away from Mr Williams, i've battled depression myself for many years and can appreciate the struggle this 'disease' presents. Unfortunately it can appear there is often no way out.
Condolences to his immediate family and closest friends at this difficult time.
To take nothing away from Mr Williams, i've battled depression myself for many years and can appreciate the struggle this 'disease' presents. Unfortunately it can appear there is often no way out.
Condolences to his immediate family and closest friends at this difficult time.