Actor, comedian Robin Williams dies at 63

[alp227]

Source: Marin Independent Journal

Robin Williams, the former College of Marin student who rose to stardom as a comedian and Oscar-winning actor, was found dead Monday at his home in Tiburon.

The cause of death is pending, but the preliminary investigation suggests he died of suicide by asphyxiation, said sheriff's Lt. Keith Boyd, assistant county coroner.

Williams had turned 63 on July 21.

Read more: http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_26317878/actor-comedian-robin-williams-dies-at-63

[dsc]

1. oh no

that is so sad. He was such a great talent.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. How awful.

His demons must have been terrible.

Such an amazing talent!

Cross gently, Robin.

[Trajan]

3. How awful ....

Way too soon for this brilliant comedian ...

RIP Robin ....

[onehandle]

4. This is a cursed time in history.

Started on January 20th, 2001.

RIP

[blm]

18. I feel the same.

And I am horrified that it remains so.

[heaven05]

37. very true

yet for me, started November 22nd, 1963. I really liked his comedy. Sad indeed.

[ChiciB1]

91. NO DOUBT... I've Been Feeling Torment For

so many, many years. As a Boomer there was so much upheaval back then but I DON'T think it was this horrible! I'm so filled with FEAR!!

[Vincent Merkel]

174. I hate to disagree

The downfall began Nov 22, 1963.......otherwise be at peace

[niyad]

186. it actually started on 12 dece 2000, when thlose 5 pukes on the court abrogated the

constitution and anointed the chimp.

(actually, I agree with previous posters--22 nov 63)

[Jack Rabbit]

5. ()

[Glorfindel]

6. Damn. What a shame.

He brought joy to many, many people. May he rest in peace.

[LoisB]

7. WHAT!? Oh, no.

[DonCoquixote]

8. OMG

Suicide makes this doubly worse, as he was one of my heroes who suffered from Asberger's.

Mork from ork, signing off

[Ruby the Liberal]

25. Robin Williams had ASD?

That makes this all the sadder.

[Android3.14]

203. Only rumors

He never said he was on the autism spectrum. Some have speculated, but it is not a part of his biography and there is no documentation to back it up.

Same with Dan Akroyd, Al Gore and umpteen others who appear socially awkward and talented. Just rumors.

[LiberalArkie]

9. opps

Robin Williams Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Monday (August 11) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Robin Williams is not dead. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.

Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved actor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

[mcar]

14. That's a relief

What a nightmare for his friends and family to read this and believe it.

[LiberalArkie]

27. Some services say it happened some say it didn't

[BREMPRO]

26. source?? this appear not to be a hoax

[hrmjustin]

28. Cnn says he is dead.

[Dollface]

40. So does the BBC

[NewJeffCT]

29. are you sure?

it might not be

[alp227]

34. Really? Multiple sources picking up this story now.

This is the local paper where Williams lived (and died). Now I see this story front of the Washington Post website.

[DCBob]

36. Sounds like its not a hoax.. unfortunately.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-robin-williams-dies-20140811-story.html

[trof]

83. Hollywood Reporter says it's true.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robin-williams-dies-suspected-suicide-724724

There was an earlier hoax that he died in Austria.

[Mojorabbit]

10. Damn nt

[immoderate]

12. I'm stunned!

--imm

On edit: The internets?

[CTyankee]

127. It's on the nytimes.com...

http://www.nytimes.com/

[bluestateguy]

13. Cable news channels aren't picking it up yet

nt

[Hekate]

15. No! I'm so sorry....

[Treant]

16. Oh, Dear.

From Mrs. Doubtfire all the way back to Mork and Mindy, I loved his work.

I once dated a man who looked something like Williams, a comparison that rather pleased me.

[Cooley Hurd]

17. EW has it:

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/08/11/robin-williams-dead-at-63/

[Cooley Hurd]

19. CBC is calling it a suicide:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/robin-williams-dead-of-apparent-suicide-1.2733770

:

[LiberalArkie]

20. But then

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/08/11/robin-williams-dead-at-63/


Oscar winner and comedian Robin Williams died this morning at 63. While his publicist wouldn’t confirm that it was a suicide, they did issue this statement. “Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”
Williams, who won an Oscar for his supporting role in Good Will Hunting, will reprise his role as Theodore Roosevelt in the third installment of Night at the Museum this December. He had recently signed on to reprise his beloved role as Mrs. Doubtfire in a sequel to be directed by Chris Columbus and was last seen opposite Annette Bening in the indie film The Face of Love.

[Half-Century Man]

21. Well, shit

Sleep well in the void M'Lord Jester.

[CherokeeDem]

22. Oh no...

I loved him... such a comedic genius.

So sorry for his family... tragic when there doesn't seen to be any other way out.

[Ruby the Liberal]

23. Oh wow.

RIP and thank you for the laughs and wonderful memories, Robin.

[herding cats]

24. I was hoping this was another hoax, but it looks to be real.

RIP funny man. Depression is a horrible illness.

[El Supremo]

50. Nanu nanu Mork!

[herding cats]

117. He's made me laugh so many times in my lifetime.

It's hard to believe he's gone.

[calimary]

81. Damn - that's what my husband just said.

Asked aloud - "and you're sure this isn't some joke?"

I think we all share at least a wee bit of wishing that it were a joke.

Too soon, dammit. WAY too soon.

He was like a machine gun of comedy. Just rapid-fire. It was that fast. Just nuts! You could NOT keep up with him. Wasn't possible to keep up with him. Maybe only Jonathan Winters could keep up with him. Jonathan Winters was one of Robin Williams' idols as I recall. And almost a classic sad clown type. I hope he finds his way quickly to the Heavenly Friars Club or something - where the other comedic greats, like George Burns and Belushi and Berle and Jonathan Winters and the Marx Brothers and all the old Vaudeville gents are.

[DocMac]

124. I lived in Boulder for four years.

I walked past that house they filmed on Pine St. I miss Colorado, would love to live in Nederland!!

[herding cats]

131. There was a hoax saying he had died just a week or two ago.

I thought this had to be connected to that somehow until I saw where his publicist was confirming his death and had said his depression had been tormenting him again recently.

His quick wit and unique improv style of comedy always amazed me. His mind worked so fast no one could keep up with him! He was indeed one of the best ever in his field.

[weissmam]

30. that really sucks

I loved him

[Iron Man]

32. OMG.

He was one of my favorite actors.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

33. Now on CNN reported by Don Lemon as of 6:08 pm Central Time.

Breaking News

[another_liberal]

35. We won't soon be likely to forget Robin Williams . . .

He was a delight and a wonder. We have been so fortunate that he lived and worked among us.

Farwell, my friend. I know you will always be making them roll in the aisles.

[Botany]

38. I'm sad.

Some of the best acting I have ever seen was his part in "Good Will Hunting."

Mr. Williams and Matt Damon's interactions were spot on.

[Jefferson23]

58. That is one of my favorite films with Williams..this is terrible. RIP, always. n/t

[Botany]

72. The interplay between Robin and Matt as therapist and patient was so real and so raw

.... that at times it uncomfortable to watch. I feel a sense of loss and sadness.
I wish his family and friends well. Robin was a force of nature.

[Jefferson23]

79. Powerful film. I can only imagine how devastated his family and friends are today. n/t

[olddad56]

133. one of mine as well, but he was very good in any movie I ever saw him in.

he was also a comedic genius, but I like more as an actor.

[Jefferson23]

135. Totally, I agree.n/t

[Va Lefty]

68. Yes very underrated actor

Loved him in Dead Poet's Society
very sad news

[Brigid]

144. He was terrific in that.

Last edited Tue Aug 12, 2014, 07:04 PM - Edit history (1)

This is so sad.

[intheflow]

179. Good Will Hunting and Good Morning, Vietnam.

Two movies that changed me just by my having watched them. His acting was that good. God, how I'll miss him!

[47of74]

39. Oh no!

He will be missed.

[itsrobert]

41. Damn IT!

I'm heartbroken. Great actor and comic.

[Justice]

42. http://www.marinsheriff.org/uploads/854.pdf - It is Sadly, true

[Fearless]

43. .

[alsame]

44. RIP and thanks for all

the laughter through the years

[Gothmog]

45. May he rest in peace

I heard him once at a concert. He was amazing

[DCBob]

46. So sad.. he was such a funny talented person.

He still has a movie coming out.. a sequel to the Night at the Museum.

[Cleita]

47. What a shock!

He's the only guest on the late night shows I would stay up to watch. He made me laugh so. RIP rocking Robin. You will leave a big void.

[BlancheSplanchnik]

48. oh no!

Oh no......so brilliant.....

[a kennedy]

49. OMG.....

Loved him.....

[OKNancy]

51. coroner report

[ColesCountyDem]

52. ...

[mikeysnot]

53. And dick fucking cheney is still alive.

This sucks... Drinking problem?

[Vincent Merkel]

176. yes

So is the entire Bush family, John Bolton, Ted Cruz, sarah palin.......... evil always sticks around ......

[mikeysnot]

209. evil never dies.

[totodeinhere]

54. This news has hit me like a ton of bricks. I really liked him.

May he rest in peace and condolences to his family.

[shenmue]

55. Holy shit

Just no, man. Just no.

[Liberalynn]

56. So sad

RIP Robin

[rbrnmw]

57. it has been confirmed

[Jefferson23]

59. Oh my goodness..horrible..too young. RIP, good man. n/t

[ellenrr]

60. all his work was brilliant, but my favorite was Patch Adams

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0129290/

bec. it made me cry as well as laugh

[Renew Deal]

61. This is a tragic loss

He was a completely unique and talented person. He had so much talent and had such an interesting point of view. This is a major loss.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

62. Depression sucks. RIP Funny Man.

I remember seeing him in The World According to Garp and Mrs. Doubtfire.

My elderly dad sat on a stool right in front of the TV watching Mrs. Doubtfire and laughing his butt off!!
Especially at the line, "I killed the bastard!!" on the disastrous date of Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan.

He may have been bipolar since he was incredibly hyper. The highs are really high and the lows are really low. Or so I am told.

[Va Lefty]

63. How sad that someone who gave so much laughter to the world was sad enough to take his life

Thanks for the memories. Safe passage Sir!

[exboyfil]

99. Tears of a Clown

Rest in Peace. Robin Williams. I remember watching your best movies when dating my future wife and early in our marriage. I am crying now too

[FailureToCommunicate]

223. Oh yes!

[SoapBox]

64. Oh my...

sad news.

[Brigid]

65. OMG.

[TDale313]

66. So sad. Was hoping this was a hoax.

Looks like the networks are reporting it now.

Brilliant, incredibly funny man with a lot of demons. RIP

[Warpy]

67. Oh, no, what a terrible loss

It was far too soon for him to leave us.

[calimary]

69. Damn. Just Damn.

[Duppers]

70. :'(

A great comedic, actor, and progressive thinker.

Very, very sad.

[Dr Hobbitstein]

71. Such horrible news...

He was one of my favorite comedy actors, and his stand up specials were incredible...

RIP, good sir.

[BeyondGeography]

73. He was heroic

He suffered, and gave. Heroic.

RIP, Robin.

[craigmatic]

74. Very sad news

If it's suicide what was the method?

[jambo101]

215. A report on CNN said he hung himself.

[Stainless]

75. RIP Robin Williams.........

You were one of a kind. Irreplaceable. My condolences to your family and loved ones. The world is a much sadder place with your passing.

[Auggie]

76. .

[Rowdyboy]

77. There are no words....

[Richard D]

78. So sad. One of my very favorite actors.

[rateyes]

80. Damn. Damn. Damn!!

RIP, Robin.

[Zoonart]

82. Met him once

By chance, many years ago... maybe twenty, my husband and I were waiting for a delayed flight from San Francisco... coming into Philadelphia on Christmas Eve. We were in a crowd of about thirty people at one in the morning sitting on the floor at the gate. One of those waiting was Robin Williams and a couple of body guards. I don't think that many recognized him. He was heavily bearded with a knit cap pulled way down almost over his eyes. At one point during the three hour delay, I caught his eye and he raised his coffee cup in a toast. I raised mine in return and averted my eyes. It was painfully obvious that he was almost desperate to not be recognized.

Later,after the flight landed, as we waited for my sister-in-laws luggage to come down the belt... one of his body guards came up to my husband and asked if we were going into Philly. Robin offered us a ride in his limo. We declined and that was that. I will never forget his kindness and his immense talent. Just wanted to share one of life's' little unexpected moments.

Sleep well Robin.

[ChiciB1]

84. Just Heard... OMG What A Loss!

Such talent. had it ALL! Was having a really difficult depressing day today and now this! I'm heartbroken!

[Turbineguy]

85. Watching him

was watching a Craftsman at his Craft.

[carolinayellowdog]

86. so much joy, apparently so much sadness

his manic persona energized us, but this suggests there was another side. I loved him.

[Baclava]

87. dammit - I don't understand why someone with millions of dollars in the bank would choose suicide

Mork was the greatest - RIP

[Divernan]

104. He was a tortured soul - like some of the most brilliant and creative artists.

He did suffer from manic-depression you know. It was the source of a lot of his comedy.

[No Vested Interest]

143. Because money isn't everything. ny

[ForgoTheConsequence]

188. Because you don't "choose" to have a disease.

Mental illness can effect anyone regardless of income.

[randys1]

88. God dammit god dammit god dammit god dammit god dammit

[BumRushDaShow]

89. *SCREAM*

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!

Wow. So sad.

Condolences to his family and I hope he has found peace.

[Dustlawyer]

90. R.I.P. Mr. Williams!

[keopeli]

92. A great loss for us of a man full of talent and genuine kindness. I understand depression well and

I'm sorry he gave up the struggle. Perhaps this will help us start a discussion on the real evils of clinical depression.

RIP, Robin Williams

Condolences to his close friends and family.

[Initech]

93. No!!!!!!!!!

I'm a huge fan of his, I shall go watch his last HBO special in his honor.

[Divernan]

94. From Los Angeles Times

I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul," fellow actor-comedian Steve Martin said on Twitter.

Dubbed “the funniest man alive” by Entertainment Weekly in 1997, Williams brought audiences hours of laughter, putting his imaginative spin on characters in film and television. He was lauded for his serious roles as well, winning a best supporting actor Oscar for his performance as Sean Maguire, the therapist who counsels Matt Damon’s math genius in “Good Will Hunting” (1997), and receiving nominations for “The Fisher King” (1991), “Dead Poets Society” (1989) and “Good Morning, Vietnam” (1987).

Born in Chicago in 1951, Williams became one of only two students accepted into John Houseman’s prestigious acting program at Juilliard, the other being Christopher Reeve, who became a lifelong friend.

Williams gained fame as Mork, the bizarre, suspenders-sporting alien on the sitcom “Mork & Mindy,” a spinoff from “Happy Days.” Williams departed from the script so often that producers intentionally left blank moments on page for Williams to have space to indulge his ad-libbing genius.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-robin-williams-dies-20140811-story.html

[irisblue]

95. gonna miss you

and you gifted all of us.

[Sweet Freedom]

96. So much laughter because of him.

[Tom_Foolery]

97. You beat me to it...

He was the best!!!

[bench scientist]

98. RIP

[mc51tc]

100. RIP Robin

A terrible tragedy for all your fans! Depression effects even the greats in life. We all so wanted a new Mrs. Doubtfire soon.

[randr]

101. He followed his good friend Jonathan Winters in many ways

It has been hard to see such a gifted man suffer over the last many years. He will be truly missed.

[Triana]

102. Only 63 - and of apparent suicide. OMG this is SO sad.

He was one of my favorite funny men.

[Hayabusa]

103. Son of a bitch...

It's real...

[grasswire]

105. Don't forget Birdcage in the list of his movies.

I just love that movie.

As I loved the man.

Damn. Our loss, for sure.

[GoCubsGo]

108. That's one of my favorites, in general.

I am heartbroken.

[grasswire]

112. I need to see it soon. nt

[indepat]

106. Having watched a couple of his movies recently, marveling at his talent and uniqueness,

I am shocked and deeply saddened.

[sakabatou]

107. OMG!

[Veilex]

109. A world treasure has been lost...

I'm stunned...

This is beyond terrible.

[ms liberty]

110. I'm in shock. RIP. n/t

[littlewolf]

111. oh crap .... I really loved his work.

so sorry for his family and friends.
way to soon.

[Uncle Joe]

113. Rest in peace, Robin

thanks for the laughs and the memories.



Peace, strength and healing to his family.


Thanks for the thread, alp.

[callous taoboy]

114. I visited the Mork and Mindy house in Boulder last June,

which spurred me to re-watch as much of Robin's material as I could find. I loved his work as soon as he came on the scene. So sad.

If you haven't seen season 3, episode 6 ("Barney / Never&quot of "Louie," Robin is brilliant, very subdued.

[TNNurse]

115. He gave us so much,

Movies, TV, stand-up and some of the most amazing interviews ever. When I can stand to watch, I will binge on movies and YouTube. On Johnny Carson with Jonathan Winters, on BBC with Stephen Fry..... some of the funniest moments ever. I am sure there are some that will be new to me, but now there will never be another new Robin Williams performance to anticipate.

This is too sad.

[kath]

194. Stephen fry also struggles mightily with depression,FWIW.

[yuiyoshida]

116. Seems unreal He is gone...

even more unreal that he didn't get help, but may have committed suicide.

[progree]

198. "Just last month, Williams was checked into a 12-step program at Hazelden in Minnesota"

Source: http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/26253446/comedian-actor-robin-williams-dead-at-63
(no more information about that).
Williams leaves behind a wife and three children.

[davidpdx]

118. I am crushed by the loss of Robin Williams

The thought of him committing suicide is shocking, the thought of him gone is unimaginable. There are no words that can accurately describe how I feel. We will miss you Robin. I knew this day would come, but never so soon. Goodbye my hero.

[Tommymac]

119. Nanu Nanu and Godspeed Mr. Williams

A progressive voice and good person has just left the building.

I miss him already - no tears though - just bittersweet smiles & chuckles, memories of the joy he brought to me.

[elleng]

120. :-(

[BarbaRosa]

121. Oh, Shazbot

[erpowers]

122. Shocked

I just learned of the news and I am shocked.

[joshcryer]

123. no words

where is the wagon?

[Babel_17]

125. I'm stunned (nt)

[Cha]

126. ..

RIP Robin Williams

[LittleGirl]

128. so sad, crying my bloody head off

I loved that guy. damn it.

[angrychair]

129. rest easy my dear friend

I have laughed with Robin Williams for many years and consider him one of the greatest comedians and actors of all time. My heart truly hurts and i hope his family heals from this and remembers him for the man we all saw.

[bigwillq]

130. RIP

[panader0]

132. Very sad....

[SkatmanRoth]

134. RIP Robin, you made me laugh

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

136. How sad

RIP Robin Williams.

[Ghost in the Machine]

137. Na-Nu Na-Nu, & R.I.P. Mr. Williams... thanks for the many years of laughs and joy in my life..

Condolences, Peace, Love and Good Vibes to his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.

Although I always figured him to go out like John Belushi and others before him, I was glad to see him get his life straightened out and get clean, and the transformation from comedian to a serious actor was a wonderful thing to see. It was his comedy that got me through a lot of bad times as a teen.

Peace, Love & Light,

Ghost

[Ilsa]

138. Jumanji with him and Bonnie Hunt.

Great chemistry. Bebe Neuwirth in it too. And the cameo in the Snickers was fabulous. He could have gone on for years...

[AverageJoe90]

139. I remember him as the Genie from 1992's "Aladdin". Rest in Peace. ='(

He was my favorite supporting character from that movie. Darn, I'll miss him so. R.I.P. Robin Williams.

[Fearless]

155. Here you go...

[onecent]

140. Only 63 years old. You will be missed Robin Williams!!!!!!!!!!!

[KoKo]

141. Really sad news.....

.... Will read the posts.....

[mac56]

142. My favorite thing he ever did.

&feature=share

[Divernan]

154. Here's the lyrics & some backstory

The song was written by playwright David Mamet and comedian Jonathan Katz. Bobby Bare recorded it for a CD that is now out of print, and that’s the only recorded version of it that I know of. “We tried to write a parody of a country song,” Katz once commented, “but we did it too well.”

This heart is closed
For alterations
And the management
Extends apologies

I’m sorry if I’ve inconvenienced you
I’ll make it right before I’m through
But for a little while,
Just bear with me

This heart is closed
For alterations
So please excuse
The rubble and debris

You see, I’ve reached a few decisions
And I’ve made a few revisions
That I think will make
A new man out of me

(Robin sings a verse in Orkan, then…)

I see that I’ve been taking out on you
The changes that you put me through
You’re gonna see
Some changes made of me

This heart is closed
For alterations
This heart is closed
For alterations


http://namebrandketchup.com/2012/12/06/shoulda-been-a-hit/

[mac56]

157. Thanks!

[CTyankee]

145. NO! oh this hurts so much for those who treasured him as an artist...

It is hard to understand. This poor man. He must have been so tormented...I am so sorry...

[kestrel91316]

146. Shaking head sadly.

[Magleetis]

147. I had the good fortune

of meeting him at Tommy's Joynt in San Fran. Very genuine. Can't wrap my head around it. Very sad.

[LloydS of New London]

148. The world is less funny tonight

[muntrv]

149. O' Captain My Captain!

[Warren Stupidity]

150. oh fuck no.

[daleo]

151. Sorry to hear that

Suicide is always hard everyone. Sometimes sensitive people run out of whatever it is that keeps the rest of us going.

[workinclasszero]

152. Can't believe hes gone

Why do the people who bring joy to the world die so young? 63 is not that old anymore. Just sad, sad, sad.

Prayers for his wife and family and friends. I hope he finds the peace he didn't have in this life. RIP Robin.

[ancianita]

153. Robin on alcoholics. I'm so sorry this great spirit is gone.

[lovemydog]

168. 'Some people say Robin, I'm a functioning alcoholic.

That's like saying you're a paraplegic lap dancer. You can do it. Just not as well as the others really.'

Brilliant stuff.

Rest in peace Mr. Williams. Thank you for all the laughs.

[OhioChick]

156. Robin will be missed

He provided much needed laughter at difficult times in life.

RIP

[WHEN CRABS ROAR]

158. In my mind I still see him at a peace march in San Diego.

Now he's all around us. Peace be with him.

[msanthrope]

159. Ah....I am doing something I never do. Crying. nt

[easychoice]

160. :(

More

[Marrah_G]

161. Far to young- I loved his work

I hope he is at peace now.

[madamesilverspurs]

162. ...

[ErikJ]

163. I have always wondered about him

How he always seemed to be in character. I thought he probably had a hard time communicating with mere mortals.

[spiderpig]

164. Horrified by this news

I live across the Bay & Robin was always gracious to my friends. Never got to meet him myself, but I heard only good things about him.

[MissDeeds]

165. Heartbreaking

May the angels light your way, Robin.

[SunSeeker]

166. So sad. Depression is such a awful, devastating disease. nt

[cbdo2007]

167. This is very sad. Praying for him and his family and friends. :(

Thank you for the many years of laughs!

[LiberalAndProud]

169. This news leaves me without breath.

He left us such a rich legacy. Fly away Robin. Thank you.

[Overseas]

170. I loved his work so much. This is a devastating loss to the world!

[George II]

171. Very sad, depressing news. Being about the same age, I feel like I grew up with him...

...and just lost a member of my family.

[Vincent Merkel]

172. I have been a fan since the begining

So many of my hero's are dead and gone ......Robin was someone I followed, he was a bright light. Back in the 80's when he started, my first wife and I had the pleasure of seeing him at the Old Copacabana in NY City . He had us laughing so hard we could not catch our breath.....after the show he walked off stage and I stopped him and for 5 wonderful moments of my Life I got to speak to someone like Jonathan Winters who was a master craftman at his art. A man whose kindness penetrated the madness and for those few moments forever etched in time I met a true genius.

[trublu992]

173. Damn I'm sorry this is big shock it seems like dark times.

[ashling]

175. Good night, sweet prince.

[Skinner]

177. I can't believe it.

I am stunned.

[LiberalElite]

180. Me too. nt

[Kennah]

178. I audibly gasped when I read it

So much great work. Rest in Peace, sir.

[catchnrelease]

181. I have never forgotten

When he was first becoming popular it was mainly for his comedy, but I happened to see him in the film Seize the Day on tv (1986). Wow, it was excruciating to watch his character basically disintegrate as you watch. He played a salesman whose life is falling apart and he just can't catch a break. I was blown away by how good he was in that role and have never forgotten it. After that when he played a more serious part I was never surprised at how good he was.

Such a loss in every way.

(Some cartoonist needs to do a panel with Jonathan Winters welcoming Robin into the pearly gates.)

[maddogesq]

182. What an effin' kick in the groin.

Another icon of my late boomer generation is taken from us.

"Hope I die before I get old" should have just been a lyric. It is coming true, way too often.

Robin's old stuff is still as fresh as his newer stuff. Why? because there are always these vocal inflections and facial expression you might have missed during earlier viewing of the same clip.

A prime example that I never tire of"

[cosmicone]

183. I just woke up and saw this news.

Today is going to be a very sad day for me.

RIP Mr. Williams. You made me laugh, cry, think and become a better human being.

[LibDemAlways]

184. Being able to make people laugh is a

wonderful gift. He brought joy and gave people some much needed respite from their worries and cares. What a great loss.

[Utopian Leftist]

185. Always a friend to the gay community too.

Who can forget the Birdcage or To Wong Foo?

[icymist]

187. So sad. He was a favorite of mine.

Condolences to the family.

[Beaverhausen]

189. NO!!!

I've been in a car all day and just saw this.

No fucking way

[3catwoman3]

190. The rapid-fire brilliance of his ability to think on his feet...

...always left me breathless. So does this news.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

191. I'm stunned, at a loss for words

Such a wonderful, talented, versatile, great actor and comedian. One of the greatest entertainers of our time. The hours of entertainment, enjoyment and pure pleasure his talent has given me is both countless and immeasurable -I think he was one of the entertainers who has defined my whole life

This is just such a tragic, immeasurable, deep loss beyond what I can convey. I am heartbroken, rarely have I been this devastated by the loss of an entertainer. He meant so much to me. I am really saddened and shocked

My deepest, sincerest and most heartfelt thoughts and condolences go out to Robin Williams's family, friends and colleagues.

[mackerel]

193. RIP Robin. I'll never forget the night we hung out at the Holy City Zoo and that cray cat

came in and jump on me while were chatting it up. LOL

[navarth]

195. Damn.

no words...

[lonestarnot]

196. Much sadness.

[defacto7]

197. I can't speak...

Too sad.

[ReRe]

199. Goodbye, Dear Robin. Rest in peace.

So many of us here were young when Robin was young. We grew up with him. We made time to catch him on TV. From Mork and Mindy to SNL Guest. We watched him on HBO Comic Relief with Whoopie and Billy. And all the movies. Tootsie. Mrs Doubtfire. When he sung "Lydia, oh Lydia, oh have you met Lydia" in the Fisher King. Good Morning, VietNam! On and on. What a body of work.

My heart goes out to his family, to all of those he touched and worked with in the entertainment field, and to the millions in the audience that are mourning his loss.

[ailsagirl]

200. There are no words...

Rest in Peace, dear Robin.

[uppityperson]

201. Very sad, not surprising but still a shock and a huge loss.

Years ago I read he had serious depression, how hard for him. RIP Robin Williams, you will be missed.

[Unknown Beatle]

202. This affects me

in so many different ways, mostly shock. Brilliant, brilliant mind.

RIP Robin. See you on the other side.

[90-percent]

204. What a loss.

I'm paraphrasing, but I distinctly remember a Robin Williams line from Mork and Mindy that went something like: "Who's the important person on the phone, Mindy? The President? The Pope? FRANK ZAPPA?" What a terrible loss and depression is a bitch.

I'm 60, Robin was 63. He was always there for my entire adult life, starting when I was still in college. I thought he'd be around for the rest of my life. Franks been gone for over 20 years and I continue to learn new things about him all the time. Now the same will happen with Robin.

-90% Jimmy

[hedgehog]

205. Oh, no!

[nolabels]

206. I don't know where the logic came from

But i always remember it when in a tight spot and things look rough. And i don't even know the exact phraseology comes from but it is simple goes like this -----"You either have to laugh or cry" -----(at this time you start to think, lets laugh it, its so much simpler)

[BlueEye]

207. I can't remember the last time I was genuinely upset

over the loss of a person I've never even met. He was my favorite comedian, and he made me laugh at all ages. Rest in Peace, Robin.

[derby378]

208. RIP, Robin

I hope you finally found the solace you were looking for.

[myrna minx]

210. .

[polly7]

211. So, so sad for him and his family and friends.

This hits too close to home for me, I can't be on here seeing this right now in so many places but my heart goes out to his family and all who knew and loved him. What a terrible loss. I hope he's found peace.

[Paper Roses]

212. We will miss his comedy. RIP Robin, thank for for your laughs in tough times. n/t

[OnlinePoker]

213. Just viewed this

[kath]

214. recent update says that he hanged himself

http://www.marinij.com/marinnews/ci_26322637/marin-coroner-robin-williams-hanged-self-bedroom

[Liberal_from_va34]

216. Probably the saddest news I've read so far this week.

RIP Robin. I loved your acting. Hope you enjoy your new life in the great theater in the sky.

[locks]

217. Boulderites are putting tributes to Robin

on the Mork and Mindy house in Boulder. We loved him and he brought so much joy to our lives. If we only put as much effort into finding how to heal our minds as we do our bodies.
The wonderful funny films like Popeye, Birdcage, and Aladdin and with Jonathan Winters we remember the most but the serious films like Awakenings, Jack, and Good Morning Vietnam, and his political stands made us see life differently.
Thank you for living in our time, Robin; wish it could have been longer.

[marions ghost]

218. Out of character but

I liked him in this one--"One Hour Photo"

[bvf]

220. Genius.

Quite a dramatic actor even though a lot of people aren't aware of it.

Thanks for this clip.

This is so sad...

[Rosa Luxemburg]

219. I have the feeling as I did when John Lennon died

shock

[jambo101]

221. Seems he was battling depression

I wonder what would have cured his depression as it appeared he had everything
Unlimited money and everything it could buy.
An enjoyable career that he excelled in.
Probably many friends.
What was so depressing that death was a preferable option?

[Tracer]

222. I never "got" his comedy.

And I know that I'm in the (tiny) minority. There was just something about him that turned me off.

That said, it is completely tragic when someone ends their life. It's such a waste.