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Actor, comedian Robin Williams dies at 63 in apparent suicide
LAT ^ | 08/11/2014 | Lauren Raab

Posted on 08/11/2014 5:39:28 PM PDT by BuckeyeTexan

Robin Williams, a comic and sitcom star in the 1970s who became an Oscar-winning dramatic actor, died Monday at 63 in Marin County. The Marin County Sheriff's Office said he appears to have committed suicide.

The news of the beloved actor’s death rocked the nation. Channels broke into their usual programming to make the announcement, and within minutes, he dominated online trending topics.

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KEYWORDS: hollywood; latetothedance; robinwilliams; suicide
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To: LibertarianLiz

You are 100 percent correct. My wife and lost our son to suicide a little over 4 years ago because of depression. Unless a person has been through it, depression can not be understood how much a person is suffering.

I am so glad you are feeling better! Thank God for your recovery!


61 posted on 08/11/2014 9:55:49 PM PDT by longhorn too
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To: lonevoice
Addendum: In addition to his stand-up comedy and acting roles, some of his appearances on the Johnny Carson show were among my favorites.

I can remember seeing some of those. Johnny just sat back and laughed and let Williams go a million miles an hour. RIP to both.

I'll have to see if I can find a clip on YT.

62 posted on 08/11/2014 10:30:24 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: mountn man
He brought Euphegenia Doubtfire to life. She almost became a real person.

So true! I wanted him to continue to be her!

63 posted on 08/11/2014 10:32:08 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: longhorn too

Very sorry to hear about that.


64 posted on 08/11/2014 10:32:38 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: lightman

Yes, my father hanged himself and I’m pretty sure the death certificate said asphyxia.


65 posted on 08/11/2014 10:36:15 PM PDT by crazycatlady
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To: lonevoice

Robin Williams first appearance on Johnny Carson’s show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qr1DSLoHni0


66 posted on 08/11/2014 10:36:32 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: lonevoice

Robin Williams on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show - 1991
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqdSagycCWc

lol...doing a drunken Shakespeare


67 posted on 08/11/2014 10:40:01 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: LibertarianLiz

Excellent post.


68 posted on 08/11/2014 10:40:40 PM PDT by crazycatlady
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To: mountn man
He brought Euphegenia Doubtfire to life. She almost became a real person.

The scene where the judge gives custody of the kids to their mother was a very painful scene to watch. Robin played it like his guts were completely torn out. Brilliant acting.

69 posted on 08/11/2014 10:55:19 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: lonevoice

Funny one with Jonathan Winters and Williams. Williams is really respectful of Winters...he mostly just sits back and lets Winters talk while Williams laughs:

Jonathan Winters & Robin Williams in Funniest Moments on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NqEKvk9F4I


70 posted on 08/11/2014 10:56:26 PM PDT by beaversmom
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To: Hammerhead

Hammerhead, you hit the nail on the head. Over the top and spiritually dead. I was so sick of the “I hate Bush” and “I hate the Republicans” routine every time he was interviewed. Nice guy? I think not.

I also wearied of his same “Jesus Christ Complex” in all his movies — where he is this persecuted victim, who is put down, then rises up to victory in the end.

Hate to beat the dead, but not going to miss this one.


71 posted on 08/11/2014 11:00:40 PM PDT by MockTurtle
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To: beaversmom

Thank you!


72 posted on 08/11/2014 11:20:30 PM PDT by longhorn too
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To: beaversmom

Exactly!


73 posted on 08/11/2014 11:30:58 PM PDT by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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To: mountn man

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmPrt_gn-eM

One of my favorite Mrs. Doubtfire moments!


74 posted on 08/12/2014 1:30:23 AM PDT by Mjaye
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To: LibertarianLiz

Thank you,Liz, for sharing your story. I am glad your depression is now gone.

RIP Robin Williams.


75 posted on 08/12/2014 4:38:21 AM PDT by ladyrustic
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To: BuckeyeTexan

RIP...... worth 35 million. With this wealth I would find ways to not be depressed and drink. He screwed two wives. Walked out on them. Maybe the bad karma accumulated and guilt too.


76 posted on 08/12/2014 5:24:47 AM PDT by dennisw (The first principle is to find out who you are then you can achieve anything -- Buddhist monk)
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To: BuckeyeTexan

> ... apparent suicide
Apparent? he hanged himself. What’s apparent about hanging yourself?


77 posted on 08/12/2014 6:39:10 AM PDT by BuffaloJack (Unarmed people cannot defend themselves. America is no longer a Free Country.)
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To: LibertarianLiz

Thank you for sharing your experience. I have not struggled with severe depression but I understand thoughts of suicide. I struggled with very severe migraines for many years. They were worse than natural child birth and usually lasted for about 36 hours. No pain medicine could touch the pain. I remember many times wanting to die just to make the pain stop. A hysterectomy cured the most severe ones. Now I have a miracle drug called Toradol (injection) that breaks the pain in about 20-30 minutes. I can make it through 30 minutes!

You’re right. He had a very bad day and couldn’t get through it this time. It’s heartbreaking.


78 posted on 08/12/2014 7:29:01 AM PDT by BuckeyeTexan (There are those that break and bend. I'm the other kind. ~Steve Earle)
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To: lonevoice

He will be missed by so many.


79 posted on 08/12/2014 7:53:13 AM PDT by Pride in the USA
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I hope that some of the people who think Glenn Beck is a phony had a chance to hear his monologue today.


80 posted on 08/12/2014 9:31:00 AM PDT by crazycatlady
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