#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Strange, two days ago I thought, it's August, so an icon will die.RIPNow two more will go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 When Robin was guest of Inside the Actors Studio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Andrade 1,263 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I saw this last night... was so socked I decided to wait for the morning to write something... still can't process it, though.Such terrible news.For me, the first time I took notice of him was with Popeye, so I guess I'll watch that one later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKenLittle 6 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 So very sad tonight. At the ripe old age of 48, I realized tonight that I have been a fan of Robin Williams and his work for as long as he has been famous. Seriously. I remember watching the very first "Mork" episode of "Happy Days" and even at a young age, I knew that this was someone special. Watched "Mork and Mindy" from the start to finish. (Beautiful theme by Perry Botkin, BTW) I listened to the "Reality... What A Concept" comedy album so many times that I (to this day) know all of the routines verbatim. So much of my youth and adulthood is tied to his work. Watching his HBO comedy specials, where he improved with John Ritter. His un-credited cameo in "The Adventures of Baron Munchausen", seeing "Good Morning, Vietnam" three times in the theatre. Finding out what a talented actor he was in "Dead Poets Society" and "Awakenings". There is so little to laugh about in the world these days, that when you take away someone who was so brilliant; well, the world just seems a little smaller now. Mr. Williams, you are already missed. Finally, thoughts and prayers for the family and friends left behind. This is probably a good time to think about those who are feeling lost and alone. If you know someone who is suffering from depression tell them they are not alone and there are resources available to help them through the difficult times. In Canada visit http://www.depressionhurts.caThe flame that burns twice as bright, burns half as long.Lao Tzu, Te Tao Ching Smeltington 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alicebrallice 134 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1xqn0W7Mtswoke up in the middle of the night by a text saying he was found dead. sad sad sad. when I woke up this morning I thought I had dreamt it all. rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crocodile 8,019 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 So sad. His performance in Insomnia was my favourite. Karol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 yeah that was pretty good.also One Hour Photo an d Final Cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedfud 38 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 awful news......i was lucky enough to meet him a couple of times....such a nice guy..to think he made so many people happy yet he was obviously in dreadful pain...Depression is a very serious business .t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 He had that rare emotional range that allowed him to tackle any type of role. From Death To Smoochy to Insomnia, he could pull anything off and he did it with such ease and finesse. A tremendous talent that I will miss very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNOTG 0 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 This is so unexpected and sad...I have no words...RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharkissimo 1,973 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedfud 38 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 ace.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glóin the Dark 1,223 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Cadillac Man, Awakenings, Dead Again and The Fisher King were a string of films which came out in the space of a few years when I was in my early teens (and slightly younger), all of which I was hugely fond of at the time. I've actually yet to see any of his post-Hook films other than Insomnia and One Hour Photo (and a couple in which he had cameo appearances), but it was great to see him portray a more sinister side in the latter two, in contrast to the nice-guy persona which characterised most of his early roles. Sharkissimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bespin 8,484 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Such a brutal awakening this morning. They can't stop talking about it on the radio here in Montréal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I hope some more Robin films are coming to netflix soon. Pity the man had to die for me wanting to watch his other work. Gonna check out World's Greatest Dad, The Fisher King and The Big Wedding in the meantime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,293 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yeah, I think I'll grab The World According to Garp from the library today, which I haven't yet seen and I hear is among his best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 A huge loss, I always loved him. A great performing artist pretty much unique.Let's remember also his small collaboration with JW on the Pops Christmas-themed 1992 album Joy to the World, where he was narrator on the piece "A Visit from St. Nicholas ('Twas the Night Before Christmas)". Mari 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Is it inappropriate to admit that this morning when I had just woken up I read a topic title saying RIP and Williams and my heart skipped a beat, only to feel a slight sense of relief when it was in fact not John Williams who had died?Still tragic though. A tremendous talent. But also a man who was haunted by something. which often showed in both his acting and his public appearances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Understandable Stefan, we all share the love for the great man here.I'm sure when it happens this place will be complete pandemonium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I can't even imagine. don't want to image Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,210 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Damn shame. Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,796 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 He had a very kindly face, very sympathetic features. A big part of his popularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamTheater 131 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Damn that clip from Hook on the main page made the hairs on my neck stand up !!!! I'll never watch the movie again in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 This latest report confirms death by hanging and has a typically frank response from Mel Gibson in its included video:http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28765693Blunt but honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marian Schedenig 8,210 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 And Lauren Bacall is next... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon Hill 4,234 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Fuck. I was just talking about how much of a crush I had on her as a kid. And still have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 There's an existing thread in Other Topics for sexy celebs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Brown 91 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Very sad. Loved his comedy. His stand-up routines will have you pissing your pants. THE FISHER KING was brilliant, too.So long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nightscape94 965 Posted August 13, 2014 Author Share Posted August 13, 2014 And Lauren Bacall is next...Just saw that myself. She was great in The Big Sleep, among other things. She had an interesting look to her when she was young. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 So the big three this cycle were Menahem Golan, Robin Williams and Lozza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo 2,453 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 And it all started because some knucklehead got out of his race car over the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 So the big three this cycle were Menahem Golan, Robin Williams and Lozza.My God! You are right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksparrow900 32 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I did a tribute to him. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3nqAfiOUfw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,553 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 I like his early work. Both "Moscow On The Hudson", and "The World According To Garp" are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Been mostly watching YouTube videos. Craig Ferguson, old Carson interviews. Doesn't feel real still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,293 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I know, it's pretty surreal. I think one night I'm just going to be watching The Tonight Show and I'll suddenly realize that he hasn't been on in five years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck 154 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Damn... He's battling depression, anxiety, and early onset of Parkinson's...http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/08/14/robin-williams-sober-and-battling-parkinsons-according-to-wife/Even for most of us, a single one of these is devastating... Suffering from all three is beyond unbearable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Hilary Bray 235 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Indeed, I thought it was bad enough battling depression and anxiety but all of that and the rest. Unimaginable to think...to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,363 Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Very sad ... as others have said, he was able to bring equal 'weight' to comic and dramatic parts and as an improvisational stand-up he was pretty much peerless. I knew about his previous substance-abuse problems (to quote him, 'Cocaine is God's way of telling you you've got too much money') but not the depression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,631 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 If your already depressed and anxious, getting a diagnosis of Parkinson's could have made him gone over the edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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