one of the all time comedic greats. a true genius when he got going.
he was always a joy to behold.
thanks for the laughs!
Posted on 08/11/2014 4:00:46 PM PDT by mandaladon
Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at age 63, according to police in Marin County, Calif.
The full statement is below.
On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 a.m, Marin County Communications
received a 9-1-1 telephone call reporting a male adult had been located unconscious
and not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated Tiburon, CA. The Sheriff’s
Office, as well as the Tiburon Fire Department and
Southern Marin Fire Protection
District were dispatched to the incident with emergency personnel arriving on scene at
12:00 pm. The male subject, pronounced deceased at
12:02 pm has been identified as
Robin McLaurin Williams, a 63 year old resident of
unincorporated Tiburon, CA.
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one of the all time comedic greats. a true genius when he got going.
he was always a joy to behold.
thanks for the laughs!
Do you ever read his word?
It’s never wrong if you read each message in complete.
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I would hope Robin’s talks about Cocaine kept a few people from trying it.
No actually only one thing does that. The complete rejection of Jesus Christ which is not as such suicide. It happens to even the staunchest of believers.
The man was severely mentally ill at least some of it was likely not self inflicted illness such as his being BiPolar. Mental illness can drive persons to do drastic measures to themselves. Many of those fortunate enough not to have it likely can not understand. Pills don't cure all and in some cases pills can push a person over the edge even with mild depression and they not even be conscious of their actions. IOW the meds can possible be a contributing factor even though necessary to treat the illness.
One who considers and attempts suicide is mentally ill whether they succeed or not. They are not as such responsible for their actions. It's a terrible way to go I grant you that as it affects others in the persons life.
Jesus while hanging on the cross put their by the Romans at the insistence of the Jewish religious leaders looked down upon the ones who put Him there and said "Father forgive them for they know not what they do". Suicide is not a rational thought it is pain driven. A pain as real as the most harsh of cancers. Rather than pass judgement it might be wiser of folk to say By the Grace of GOD it wasn't themselves or their family.
It wasn’t two days ago I said to my husband, we need to get Mrs. Doubtfire, the kids will love that!
I know in light of all that’s going on the world (and when isn’t it?) a performer’s death isn’t really all that important. Especially to me, a conservative and one who tries to eschew all the “celebrity” trash in our culture. But I can’t help it - this makes me sad.
You ain't kidding. It tries to lure you in like a siren. I still struggle with it. Some days I'm fine, but it can come upon me very quickly. July 31st was my last really bad day. Thankfully that particular time only lasted a day.
“If you ever listen to Winters off stage, he is a fabulous guy.”
He’s dead. Geez.
I remember when he went to perform for the troops.
Great talent. He will be missed.
I’m so sorry. My sister died in April, and although we know that she passed away due to injuries suffered from a fall off of a railroad overpass, we will never know what caused her to fall. It’s very difficult to accept.
Great scene, even though we have to see Matt Damon. Robin was more than a comedian.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBjWHfBHKos
Anti-depressants usually cause one to do harm to others, not one’s self. (every mass shooter has been on them)
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I loved the scene in Good Morning Vietnam when the soldiers on their way to battle, stop him, and he gives an impromptu performance, and right at the end, he tells them “Be careful up there”, knowing they were about to go into Hell.
May not help much. I can never understand such pain. But know that you are loved. That’s what I tell my daughter.
Like I said, everyone has different taste. People can believe a man can fly ("Superman") and it's not strange. But "What Dreams May Come" really explored the pathos of depression and suicide, the wife doing it because of her children's deaths. That seems more relevant than a thousand other fantasy movies. But yes, the way it was presented was very strange, perhaps in order to not be too depressing by offering shocking screenplay. Anyway, I didn't care for his comedy but preferred his dramatic roles.
Yes, and that as well.
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