An extraordinary man who brought laughter, insight and wealth of heart to others. Heartbreaking that he suffered quietly, till it was much too late to hear it.
The calmest Robin I have watched in decades. I don't think many people know what happened to him. My understanding is that he developed an aggressive type of dementia that was literally devouring his mind. This man did not give up, his brain was drastically altered in a very short time - leading to his death. I don't judge suicides - we never know what people are suffering on the inside. But watching him here - he was not an unhappy man...
I've always enjoyed his frankness and very witty delivery. Seemingly everywhere at once but controlled. Honest and liberally open; refreshing and charming. Truly, one of a kind.
RadioFreeEurope1 and people like him are trolls. Their only reason for writing negative comments about someone as caring and talented as Robin Williams is to get a rise out of people. Don't waste your time replying to their bullshit comments, you're only giving them the attention that they crave. As the saying goes "Don't feed the trolls". Robin Williams was a very talented and caring individual who suffered from a very serious mental disorder, as well as being a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. He performed for the troops over seas, at charity benefits, and donated money to many charitable organizations. He was a wonderful human being who will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to his family and friends, and as a fan of his work I will miss him terribly. Rest In Peace, Robin Williams. If there is a heaven, I'm sure you're keeping everyone up there in stitches with laughter.
I wrote this after the death of Robin Williams, August 2014. I laughed so much I cried I laughed so much I nearly died It was all too much It was all too little too late The demons that haunted you at night in bed Was the emptiness in your head and not your soul All those years lost searching For redemption from prying eyes not knowing That this clown Was burdened by an unimaginable dark cloud The loss of your dearest departed friend Didn't mean it signaled the end But it did steal something And left a remarkable gift so amazing and profound. When on one hand it took, the other you received and gave It was not enough to silence the millions of critics in your mind Why didn't we spot you were running out of time? I laughed at an Alien called Mork From a planet called Ork And how could deary me, Forget Mrs Doubtfire, that wonderful Scottish nanny. The Doctor you played in Good Will Hunting, Gave a tiny clue to your depth of compassion and feeling. But, alas the greatest character you played was the one we never truly knew. S.Miah
Im just so sad I cant stop crying when I watch robin williams in anything . And im guy and he is a celebrity which I never cry for but robin williams was awesome big hearted its just not right without him.
+Bobby Johnson - IT HAS BEEN ALMOST TWO YEARS NOW, BUT I SHED A TEAR WHEN I WATCH A ROBIN WILLIAMS MOVIE OR LISTEN TO AN INTERVIEW. Sorry about the caps ; (
Jesus, this comment section is filled with bigots and idiots. Depression is something that attacks your mind from the inside, something that makes you feel completely isolated. It's basically indescribable to those who've never experienced it. Money or power don't make it easier either, so don't even imply that.
I grew up to Robin Williams as a kid it just isn't right that he is not here I wish I could have helped by give him a hug before he decided to go the way he did I will miss his funny movies his flubber movie jumanji there won't be anymore 😭😫why you go🤧💐🥀
lewy body dementia pitted his brain against him...paranoia, cognitive issues...google "lewy body dementia" acts like Parkinson's in some ways, but more destructive and rapid...RW did not give in, he was overcome by LB
Use RU-vid to search for Robin Williams videos. You'll be amazed at this comic's improv genius. He was one of if not the greatest comedian of all time.
Too easy to speak ill of the dead. You nor I have any knowledge of his situation. Depression is a mostly unrecognized killer, it knows no financial boundaries. When he is attacked now, you are attacking his family, haven't they suffered enough?
"We're gonna send her some books now" This line killed me, and it is the perfect example of Williams' greatness. Seemingly spur of the moment, but always somehow perfect and intelligent. He was never scared to just go for it.
Totally agree and many have these backwards christian beliefs where not once in the bible is suicide condemned(only occurrences), except in their own minds. He had a tough choice to make and had tried to battle it recently without help(real help) which must also be hard as a celebrity. I try as a "normal" person to get help and nobody will listen, doctors, specialists, or mental health professionals if you are reasonably intelligent, composed and rational. Even called a hotline a few times and they laughed because I was analyzing their poor techniques but I was really right at the edge and ready to go. Nobody takes depression and pain seriously until it is too late and calling for help is usually a busy signal or in my case too, people know you are smart so therefore they deny the fact that you can't figure out your issues because you can rationalize things so you must be fine and not in danger. That is scary. I think the same situation was happening with Robin and to tell you the truth it has given me strength in my choices. I commend the man for taking his destiny in his hands(maybe premature) before the worst could occur. Praises Dean.
Agree, I hate how he literally can give a shit less about who hes interviewing . He also has no empathy on anything the person feels about. He's only trying to get them to say the most common, sensationalistic, remarks for his show ratings.
Give Mork & Mindy season 3 episiode 14 a watch. The episode is called 'Mork meets Robin Williams' and it will give you an early insight into this great actor. The ending when he gives his report to Orson even foreshadows the tragic way his life ended.
Toonses Your truly heartless, severe depression/ addiction kills people, educate yourself before writing such insulting words to a genius but flawed human being.
Ping Pong If having 50 million dollars forbids you from being depressed, then there shouldn't be any happy people who live in trailers. Your logic is moronic. The only people who equate money to happiness are those people who have no money, and don't care about anything else. _THAT_ thought in itself is depressing.
Sail on Robin. I'm kinda pissed off at you right now. If you could have only seen today and how many people loved you, well, things might have been different.
F1RacerRR While the physical body may be no more, the dvds and youtube videos and comments will be around till the zombie apocolypse at least! So I guess I agree.
Bob Billings You don't know there's a solar system somewhere made entirely of chocolate or that there is an invisible fairy on everyone's shoulder. The problem is that there is no evidence for any of it so only a fool would believe it. To believe something without evidence is faith not fact. So no matter what you think you know, doesn't make it true and until such evidence appears to prove it, I can pretty much say it doesn't exist. Prove me wrong and I`ll change my mind.
Ol Larry sure likes to push the politics...shame he had to shame Robin into admitting his “Hollywood politically correct political orientation”. I think Robin was likely really apolitical...
sorry that he committed suicide we all have problems and stress but wat he did was so selfish feel sorry for his family i guess no one did ever know the real person its harder to live then to take 1 lifes i hope his soull is at peace
qwer8907 Depression victims don't either. Depression is a disease that doesn't give you a choice. Inform yourself, read and you'll have an educated opinion.
I can name some very successful people who are at the top in their field and never set foot in a college. I can name people who went to the best colleges who shouldn't have been there...one of them got elected President and can't speak intelligently without a speech written by someone else scrolling on a TelePrompTer. I listen to you people denigrate and minimize collegiate accomplishments of decent and productive people simply because you disagree with their politics. I know people who were at the top of class graduating with honors who did not have a lick of sense. Williams was once at the top of his profession and was without a doubt at his best when he was in the throes of a raging drug addiction(s). So I say again, he may have been funny but he wasn't all that bright. Plus, at the end, he hung himself with his own belt. That is not the mark of a bright or extraordinary person. Troubled? Absolutely. Sad? Incredibly. Bright? Not so much. On his tombstone it could say "I was brilliant and extraordinary but I lacked the good sense to get help!"
