'Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien - but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit.' - President Obama
Robin Williams was one of, if not the, favourite actor of mine. I am totally guttered by this death. Jumanji, Aladdin, Mrs Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting, Good Morning Vietnam. Too many great roles to mention.
And as someone who's experience depression first hand as my mother has it is totally gutting to see this vile illness has claimed another victim.
I'm shocked and saddened at this news.:( I love Robin Williams and first encountered him as a child when he starred in Mork and Mindy.
A great actor and very funny man who has delivered some brilliant films over the years....he will be sorely missed by all. Depression is an awful illness and it just goes to show you, you never know if someone is suffering on the inside
I'm gobsmacked by this. Absolutely couldn't believe it when I saw this on the BBC's news site just now. Flaming heck! I thought Robin Williams was one of those film stars that would be around until his time naturally came.
For some reason didn't catch the news first thing and have just seen this and am completely stunned. Dreadfully tragic. Absolutely adored the man, his madcap and manic humour, his impersonations and voices - I loved that he "got" British humour too. Only the other night, was looking up old you tube clips of him on various chat shows. I'll miss him. RIP to his wife and family. :(
It's such a shame that someone as talented as Robin Williams could see the joy he gave to other people in life, but it wasn't enough. The Birdcage will forever be the film I'll howl with laughter at, no matter how many times I've seen it. RIP legend.
The exec who authorised that cancellation must be feeling racked with guilt this morning.
Silly thing to say. I'm sure no one knew the full extent of William's issues, the exec may feel very upset as we all do, but not guilty, it wasn't his fault.
Silly thing to say. I'm sure no one knew the full extent of William's issues, the exec may feel very upset as we all do, but not guilty, it wasn't his fault.
Always remember the story when he went to visit Christopher Reeve after his accident, he turned up as a Russian doctor and wanted to do a bottom examination on him. Christopher Reeve said it was the first time he had laughed since his accident and then knew he would be ok.
Always remember the story when he went to visit Christopher Reeve after his accident, he turned up as a Russian doctor and wanted to do a bottom examination on him. Christopher Reeve said it was the first time he had laughed since his accident and then knew he would be ok.
That's what I remember. They must've been great buddies.
And then when RW won his Oscar in his speech he dedicated it to CR and said that he was still missing him
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And as someone who's experience depression first hand as my mother has it is totally gutting to see this vile illness has claimed another victim.
"Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem."
Chilling.
RIP Robin.
A great actor and very funny man who has delivered some brilliant films over the years....he will be sorely missed by all. Depression is an awful illness and it just goes to show you, you never know if someone is suffering on the inside
Nanu nanu Robin....sleep tight
It's so sad that his demons took him.
-Robin Wiiliams
Silly thing to say. I'm sure no one knew the full extent of William's issues, the exec may feel very upset as we all do, but not guilty, it wasn't his fault.
How tiresome. See my earlier comments.
Really sad news.
Such a sad loss but it has opened up a good discussion on depression and suicide which will hopefully help others in the same situation.
Depression is such a terrible thing.
Always remember the story when he went to visit Christopher Reeve after his accident, he turned up as a Russian doctor and wanted to do a bottom examination on him. Christopher Reeve said it was the first time he had laughed since his accident and then knew he would be ok.
Moving away from the keyboard now would leave anyone to express their thoughts about Robin Williams without constantly reading your comments.
He was in so many great movies.
This is so sad.
That's what I remember. They must've been great buddies.
And then when RW won his Oscar in his speech he dedicated it to CR and said that he was still missing him
Hope you are at peace now. Sleep well.
Nanu Nanu X