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LynneSin

(95,337 posts)
Mon Aug 11, 2014, 07:03 PM Aug 2014

OMG Robin Williams has passed away

So sad, he was only 63 but such a talented actor and comedian. I remember seeing him in that episode of Happy Days where Richie thought he had met an Alien (Mork). That was then spunoff into Mork & Mindy show which I watched faithfully for years.

He was a talented actor who could do both comedy and serious roles too. He will be greatly missed!

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.”
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OMG Robin Williams has passed away (Original Post) LynneSin Aug 2014 OP
Oh no! I'll really miss him. He was so talented. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #1
Nonono... Really? That sucks Xyzse Aug 2014 #2
OMG! That's awful! cyberswede Aug 2014 #3
He had a lot going for him, and it just goes to show that a lot of times mental illness Tobin S. Aug 2014 #6
I think you're right, Tobin. Demoiselle Aug 2014 #8
What is there to do except... Tom_Foolery Aug 2014 #4
Gasp.... hlthe2b Aug 2014 #5
Well, this is going to take a while to process... kentauros Aug 2014 #7
I am shocked easychoice Aug 2014 #9
I just watched this clip of Robin Williams and it really hurts Iron Man Aug 2014 #10
That is sad IrishEyes Aug 2014 #11
I can't find the words. Baitball Blogger Aug 2014 #12
May he rest in peace. nt Lilyhoney Aug 2014 #13
i'm hearing he recently had heart surgery orleans Aug 2014 #14

Tobin S.

(10,418 posts)
6. He had a lot going for him, and it just goes to show that a lot of times mental illness
Mon Aug 11, 2014, 07:43 PM
Aug 2014

is a biological problem and not necessarily related to one's situation in life. Maybe even most of the time. He has a new movie coming out soon and he had just signed on to do a sequel of Mrs. Doubtfire. This is probably a case where a his brain chemistry just took him down.

easychoice

(1,043 posts)
9. I am shocked
Mon Aug 11, 2014, 08:14 PM
Aug 2014

Bless his soul.
Bless his family in their time of loss.

Growing up I learned a lot from Robin and Gilda.
Now they are both gone.


orleans

(34,053 posts)
14. i'm hearing he recently had heart surgery
Mon Aug 11, 2014, 08:29 PM
Aug 2014

and that can cause depression

i am so saddened by this. what a tremendous loss...

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