Robin Williams dead

**Rusalka** · August 11th, 2014, 07:21 PM

Fuck. Wasn't there some recent news story about how he went back to rehab for preventative measures? I remember a thread here where someone (sput??) said he always gave the impression that he needed to keep talking because if he stopped, he might have to face his demons. That really seemed accurate to me. I always figured he'd succumb to his troubles, which is too bad. I loved him. Brilliantly funny man, with heart and sensitivity underneath his zany appearance. He could be ridiculous and absurd, but he could also pull off heartfelt performances with serious weight. The Dead Poet's Society was one of my favourite films for a time. RIP.

**darksithbunny** · August 11th, 2014, 07:21 PM

This one has hit me so very hard. During my daughter's fight with addiction, I turned to things that would make me laugh and Robin Williams was the one that made me laugh when I thought I couldn't. Just so very sad. I know he was battling the same demons my daughter was. My prayers go out to his family.

**Sarzy** · August 11th, 2014, 07:21 PM

Christ, this is a shocker. Poor guy.

**Charmed Hour** · August 11th, 2014, 07:21 PM

I'm so sad. I met him during the filming of Awakening. The scene at the beach with rock was filmed down the block from my house. He spent hours signing autographs and taking photos. He even changed the line he was supposed to say, omitting fuck because of all the kids watching.

**Cartermrc** · August 11th, 2014, 07:22 PM

Damn, that's too sad, he was my age. He battled a lot of demons in his life, the thought that he may have killed himself is impossible to take. RIP at last Robin, you were an original and gave so many of us lots of laughs.

**louiswinthorpe111** · August 11th, 2014, 07:25 PM

Originally Posted by Froogy

oh shit, I just saw this on Facebook and was hoping it was a hoax

Isn't that funny? I saw it on Facebook too, but came here to make sure it was a legit story.

**cherrypye** · August 11th, 2014, 07:26 PM

What an awful place to feel like suicide is your only escape.

RIP Robin - you brought color to my childhood.

**Lalasnake** · August 11th, 2014, 07:26 PM

Originally Posted by NoNoRehab

I'm so rattled by this. He was such a part of my childhood. I loved Mork & Mindy as a kid, then he was in so many movies that I loved. Dead Poets Society, Awakenings, Mrs. Doubtfire, Hook, One Hour Photo, Insomnia, Good Will Hunting, Moscow on the Hudson...

I know he had his demons but he had gone back to rehab in recent years and just got remarried. He seemed to want to get better so bad.

Jesus.

I loved Mork and Mindy! He was so talented.