Robin Williams Biography: The Darkness Behind the Light 

Theres a quote I remember:"Its amazing how one man could help millions of people but millions of people could not help one man."

I've never been more upset over the death of a celebrity than I was for Robin Williams. I still mourn him. RIP Robin. 💙

Such a terrible shame that someone who brought such joy to others could find precious little for himself. Genius often walks a fine line with madness.

To this day Williams is the only celebrity whose passing had me actually grieving. I remember coming home from work about two days after his death, and after backing into the driveway and hearing more about him on the radio, I switched off the engine and broke down behind the wheel. It was dark out and I remember seeing the street lights as streaks in my vision because of the tears smothering my face. It felt like I had lost a friend I never met. No celebrity has come that close before or since. Under the right circumstances and videos, even after 6 years, I can still get choked.

My husband got to meet Robin when he came to Iraq. He said he laughed so hard he felt like he broke ribs.

He is the living definition of the sad clown. RIP you amazing human being.

My daughter is friends with his youngest son. Had been to his house often and enjoyed his kindness and hospitality. Years before, I met Robin twice. He was very kind and sweet. May he rest in peace. Gone much too soon.

“You don't know about real loss, 'cause it only occurs when you've loved something more than you love yourself. And I doubt you've ever dared to love anybody that much.”-Sean Maguire, portrayed by Robin Williams, Good Will Hunting (1997)

“The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long” ~ Lao Tzu A wonderful man through and through. He will be missed.

Saddens me to think just being HIMSELF wasn't good enough for his Mother

Out of all celebrities everywhere, Robin Williams will always hold a special place in my heart. To me, he is joy itself. Love you man x

Met him in 2002 and we talked about nothing for 5 min and it was great. He did a terminator impression as we were leaving the gym and we had pictures taken with him. Afghanistan.

RIP Robin Williams

The world is a smaller place without Robin Williams, he will be missed.

A beautiful man who helped me enjoy my childhood when Mork and Mindy aired. Money can't stop the demons within, pay off depression nor go to the nearest Walmart for a can of happiness. Thank you Robin Williams for years of laughter. May you look upon your fans and realize how loved you were by so many! R. I. P

He checked out when he realized there was only diminishing returns in the future. However he leaves a legacy of originality that we will never see again. Thanks for sharing your gifts Robin for all those years.

“His death in 2014.” That shocked me to my core. I lost my breath at the fact that it’s been almost 5 years. I had no words. I could only whisper “Has it really been that long.”

Knowing hes gone still makes me tear up. His roles helped many find laughter when they couldn't find their own smile, it's a shame no one knew how to provide him the same comfort.

I bet his class'mates' feel stupid now. Robin was the MOST successful outta them.

Robin Williams is the only celebrity death that hit me like I was losing someone I knew. He gave me so many laughs throughout my crappy childhood. If there is something beyond this life, I hope he found his peace in it.

How to write a script specifically for Robin Williams. Leave it blank.

"Genie, I'm gonna miss you." That was the line that got me.

Broke every part of my heart when he killed himself. I loved him

I felt close to him when he said that when he was at the top of a building he wasn’t afraid of falling, he was afraid of jumping

He made my childhood better and I wish new generations would get to enjoy his work

Robin Williams was one of the few celebrities whose impact on people's lives was immeasurable. Family, friends and co-workers I encountered were all visibly shaken by his death. That shows what a positive light he was in many people's lives that it was inconceivable to think that he could die the way he did. I'm still sad he's gone.

Must have dust in my eyes... Such a great man.

It still hurts even now. We could have used his humor during 2020 and all this chaos. I still miss him. Never had a friend like him. RIP Robin

I delayed watching this one, fearing it might be too much of a downer. However after watching, while of course his tragic death had to be described and is as much of a downer as you would expect, I'm glad I watched. I feel like I really got to know Robin a little bit better through this. Very balanced and well detailed telling of his biography.

My parents saw Robin before he was famous (this was early 1970's) and they were just astonished by him. They said he was just amazing.

Thank you for this honorable tribute to this heart of a man

Nobody disliked him. He could make anybody smile. He had an energy that just spread to everyone. What a human

Thank you for this video. All things Robin is a passion of mine. I loved all his works, his movies, his stand-up. He never knew it and never will but he is the man who taught me how to speak. As a child I couldn't speak thus twice a week went to one-on-one speech therapy training. After the first year of learning the basics I graduated to the next level. Every week for the next two years my teacher gave me a new Robin Williams' stand-up comedy routines to practice in front of a mirror. Every week this man became a greater part of my soul. The day he died was like losing a father to a son he never knew he had. I Love this Man and only wish some how this simpleton had a way to let him know what he truly means to me. RIP Mr Williams, you are not forgotten.

He was such a brilliant beautiful person, so tragic that he is not here with us.

I loved this man dearly and I've never met him a day. He was a wonderful soul and a beautiful person. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

It is very rare that an actor/actresses passing can bring me to tears but Robin William's passing had me in tears and binge watching everything with him in it.

he was incredible.

I'm not crying. Okay, I'm completely crying. Robin Williams was a brilliant man who suffered from many demons.

I'm crying so hard this whole video!!! He made my childhood (90s-2000s) and was one of my biggest hero. Love you so much Robin! Rest in peace.

Yesterday was August 11th, 2019. Five years. It's been five years and the fact that he's gone, and that he took his own life, still hurts immensely. While he's best remembered for his more zany, comedic parts, for me, Robin's role of Mr. Keating from "Dead Poets Society" will always be my favorite. I first saw the film in my 10th grade English class. I was already a bookworm and had dreamed of becoming a writer since I was six, and as the movie unfolded to show what an impact the written word and people who are passionate about it can have, I felt confirmed in my heart, "Yep. I want to do THAT with my life." And thankfully, I had several English teachers just like Mr. Keating throughout my grade school career to encourage me and I went on to double major in Creative Writing and Theatre in college. As of 2019, I graduated five years ago, I've written a play adaptation of Victor Hugo's "The Man Who Laughs" I'm trying to get produced, and I'm working on a sci-fi novel series with a friend of mine set in 1920s France that deals with alchemy and all its mystical aspects. To this day, that first viewing of "Dead Poets Society" is still a milestone in my memory, and Robin's wonderful performance will move me no matter how many times I watch it. O captain, my captain, you will be forever loved and missed. Wherever your soul is now, I hope it's at peace. Blessed be. )O(

'What Dreams May Come' is my favorite movie of all time.

I can't believe it's been so long... I remember the night I found out like it was yesterday

I love all his movies, but Death to Smoochy will brighten my day with laughter; On the contrary, What Dreams May Come will always make me cry. He truly knew how to connect with an audience as well as the individual.

I met Robin Williams at the San Francisco Airport. This was in 1984, my Son Christopher was strapped to me in his baby carrier. The man that I met was a very sweet wonderful man. He played with my Son and called him Christo. He told me that because I had an infant I could board the plane first. They're was some drunks on the plane, who kept saying Hey Mork,where's Mindy.I will always treasure a memory of a great actor comedian, and person. RIP. Robin

"Hook" is one of my favorite movies of all time. I still miss him.

We still have a part of him every time we turn on a movie

He was, without doubt, one of the greatest US stand-up comics/improvisers. A 1,000 miles per hour ball of hilarious lightning. His Live at the Met album is pure genius.

I cannot believe a high school had a category of: “most likely not to succeed” ...heartbreaking

You know a mans talented when the people at Julliard calls him a genius.

I swear, no could play Robin Williams characters than him, he’s a great Teddy Roosevelt

Was truly sad when he passed. For one, it was on my birth date, the 11th of August. Second, I met him a long time ago back in '06 when I lived and went to school in SF and he couldn't have been nicer. Got off at my MUNI stop in the Inner Sunset neighborhood, walked towards Arizmendi Bakery to pick up a loaf of bread, and boom...he was standing in line right in front of me. Couldn't help myself, so I quietly said hi and that I admired his work to which he smiled and said thank you and switched his voice and asked me in a comedic way, what was a nice kid like me doing in a place like this? Robin Williams was busting my chops in the middle of a bakery and I was loving every second of it.

Anyone else have those select few movies that they watch when they're home sick? Somehow, despite how crappy you feel, those few movies give you something that make you feel just a tiny bit better...? For me, there are a few movies, & the only one on that short list that doesn't have Robin in it is The Princess Bride. The rest are Robin Williams's classics & I'll be forever grateful for the work that man gave us even though he was internally struggling in his own life. He has given me a lifetime of smiles & laughs & god love his soul.

Such an amazing person. My heart broke when he died.

I found his zany roles to be a bit over the top but his dramatic acting was out standing. It’s interesting that many fine comics battle depression.

My 2 favorites has to be what dreams may come and patch Adam's.

Love the movie: Moscow on the Hudson and What Dreams May Come. They never seem to get a mention when people list off his works.

Thank you for including his diagnosis. I've seen other reports on the comedian, and the dementia wasn't mentioned. Mr Williams will be missed, always

Without a doubt, the greatest comedic genius the world has ever seen..

I miss him. He was such an amazing actor and person. Nanoo-nanoo!

Beautiful piece. Very well written and presented. Thank you for this episode.

His role in Good Will H was amazing.

Ahhh, the saddest and most accurate insight you have voiced about Robin....To his Narcissistic Mother ( who socialised & was very absent from her only child) & a Father who shunned & had very little connection or time for his Son, he yearned for acceptance and unconditional love all his life. His love for his Mother was gained, only by finding a way to cut through her depression by making her laugh. His 'nanny' , a paid member of his upbringing, was the only person, who showed him unconditional love, whilst a child. He gave all he could to live his Life, as a giver of kindness & artists & the funny observer, who recognised both the light & darkness of being. I mourn his early death. He had a steely strength, & was a grateful humble Man, who gave his insight & sense of the obsurdity of life as a gift. I mourn his early death.,...yet understand, he felt the need to go out....on his terms.

He is one of those people whose passing never seems to dull. It feels like just months ago we lost him. He brought so much joy to all of us ❤️

2019 and im still crying

RIP Robin Williams. Won't be another one like him

Oh Captain my Captain! The first movie that I watched more than 4 times... I lost count... he was a genius

Excellent synopsis of Robin Williams life. I had been wondering what led to his final moment and you made it crystal clear. Thank you

This vid brought a tear to my eye... Robin Williams was an inspiration to me in my darkest days... we all have our demons we fight every day... sometimes we win... other times ...we don't... he will be forever missed.

I avoided watching this for a few days because I knew it would make me cry. It did. But it's a beautiful and honest look at a troubled and complicated genius. Thank you for this.

Rip Robin Williams❤❤..i grew up watching & laughing with u 😔 u were an amazing performer 🏆

It really broke my heart when I got word he was dead. I never met him, unfortunately, but he always seemed like a genuinely good human being overall, a guy you’d love to sit down and have a long conversation about anything. And he was an outstanding actor, truly phenomenal.

Poor guy. :( Ugh, his struggles feel too relatable.

Many of his lesser- known movies are true gems also.

Robin Williams was the greatest. He will be missed, forever.

I saw Robin alone on the street one day, crossing the street right next to me. I left him alone cuz i didnt want to bother him, but i wish I'd given him a giant hug and talked about our similar difficulties together. So sad that such a beautiful kind person suffered so greatly. RIP Robin.

Thank you for posting this. It was very interesting.

I had the honour of seeing him perform his Weapons of Mass Destruction tour in Brisbane Australia. It was his first and last stand-up tour of Australia. He was awesome as always. I was gutted when I learned he died. An absolute legend!!!

He always reminded me of my dad. I was legitimately sad when he died.

Nice job on Robin Williams! I gave you a “like”, and subscribed! Look forward to some more documentaries! ☮️

This world was too dark for a light as bright as Robin. RIP Mr. Williams

Nanu Nanu my dear Robin. This was a lovely and sensitive retelling of his life. Thank you.

I also love his role in " What Dreams May Come." I know the feeling of wanting to reboot my brain or turn mine in for a new one. R.I.P Robin honey, I miss you. Xoxo

Such genius. I still feel sad at the world's loss of such an incredible soul. I know you'd have the angels in stiches💖

Excellent video and very helpful for understanding him. Thank you for the video.

I found this hard to watch, still loved it but I believe it would have been even harder to make

My husband was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia in May...it's so hard for the patient.😢

Learn something new every day! Thanks, Simon💖👍

I love your videos! Always enlightening and informative ❤ X x

ROBIN WAS A BEAUTIFUL TALENT MAY HE RIP.......

Loved Robin, loved this synopsis. A genius really missed in a world that needs to laugh more.

My company drove Mr. Williams the week of his emergency open heart surgery in South Florida. That week with Mr. Williams always reminds me of Bob Dylan lyric: I heard a clown cry in the alley. Clown meaning...a funny man.

‘In 1966...’ 😂 just teasing Mr. Whistler, I love your work!

RIP Robin! I loved this man! His death still hurts! Great man!

Literally every video you put out is highly entertaining. You should be producing TV shows

Loved this, Thank you.

Ive never cried over a celebrity death but in Robin Williams i did as if he was a family member...ive had several dreams of movies he made after death and it comforted me...i still miss him greatly and continue to dream of him from time to time, waking to feel empty and sad. Im angry at him but still love him. I miss him. I grew up with his comic records that i would listen to for hours and later in life his movies...he was such a huge impact in my...funny...my real name is Mindy so every school photographer always said hey mindy where is mork just to make me smile...i loved robin williams and miss miss the laughs he gave me. Thank you

New subscriber here. Really enjoyed this video. Very sad to lose Robin, someone who made so many people smile and laugh. He is missed. RIP

This is such a brilliant channel! Please keep up the great work!

He touched the souls in each and everyone of us as well as making all of us roll over with side-splitting laugher his timing was impeccable. He put his heart and soul into every role he had and we will forever be thankful for having his genius as a part of our own lives . R.I.P Robin Williams Oh Captain, My Captain! Thank you for this genuinely amazing video concerning the greatest comedic genius of all time. ❤️🙏🏻