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Title: Legend Robin Williams Found Dead
Post by: Scunner on August 12, 2014, 00:14:12 AM
How absolutely terrible - one of the greatest free thinkers of our comedy age is gone. Too much to take in.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-28749702
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Post by: Steve A on August 12, 2014, 00:23:40 AM
What a shame,but a troubled soul obviously
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Post by: tinkerman on August 12, 2014, 05:58:30 AM
certainly very sad, his wife wants people to remember him for the joy he brought to the people, I don't think there is any doubt there. R.I.P.
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Post by: kevin3 on August 12, 2014, 07:36:08 AM
Some of the finest comedians were/are troubled souls,walking on a tightrope.

it's a high price to pay.    He was a genius.  God bless him.  RIP.
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Post by: pops on August 12, 2014, 07:57:17 AM
Such a huge loss to both the worlds of comedic and dramatic acting.

My hero of both the silver screen and the small screen.

RIP Mr Williams. :'(
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Post by: usedbustickets on August 12, 2014, 08:41:32 AM
A great loss, what a talent he was.  I can't think of anyone who could step into his unique shoes, will be sadly missed.
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Post by: tiggsy on August 12, 2014, 09:21:24 AM
Sad loss. Loved the guy. Thanks Robin.
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Post by: scorcher on August 12, 2014, 09:33:40 AM
What terrible news. As said a brilliant but troubled soul - maybe it is peace at last for him.
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Post by: Marggie on August 12, 2014, 09:35:29 AM
Such a talent.  Thanks for the laughs RIP
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Post by: Old Nick on August 12, 2014, 09:38:01 AM
An absolute legend, such a tragedy. An enormous loss to the world of entertainment. RIP
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Post by: stoop on August 12, 2014, 10:46:05 AM
A nice post from one of my American FB friends - Rhe De Ville :

"I met Robin Williams in the Fall of 1989 when I was hired to be Julie Kavner's (i.e Marge Simpson/Rhoda's Sister's!) stand-in on the set of Penny Marshall's film, Awakenings. Thanks, Judie Fixler. 
I was there, daily on set for nearly 3 1/2 months, picked up at 5:30am Monday through Friday, via a mini van in Tribeca - and taken to the location, a hospital, in Kings County, Brooklyn.
Anne Meara (Ben Stiller's Mom) was among the passengers.
On set, Robin was an electric presence. "On" from the moment he arrived, stopping to get in character for each take, would soon after quickly resume into his comedic, improv schtick. So, so funny.
I have a photo of him on set that I will find eventually.
I recall he was elated over his (then) new wife Marsha (who was on set nearly every day) and his new baby daughter Zelda.
I also remember, the San Francisco earthquake happening during this time and his immediate focus back on his family in Northern CA.
One thing I remember, however, quite well, is that, during that time, I briefly rekindled my teenage romance with first love, Adam (Boxleitner - RIP)
Before the days of cell phones, I'd called Adam while on set and Robin walked by the room I was in, and grabbed the phone - and began speaking to Adam.
He went off on this hilarious ramble that I only wish I could have recorded.
I thought Robin was truly special, gifted nearly to a curse, and so did Adam.
I'll never forget it.
Now, to find the photo...."
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Post by: marina on August 12, 2014, 10:48:07 AM
RIP Robin Williams.

Such sad news.

I hope you've found the peace you were searching for.
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Post by: janmack on August 12, 2014, 14:01:25 PM
Incredibly sad news :'(
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Post by: BernieTeyze on August 12, 2014, 14:50:33 PM
Nanu Nanu and blue sky's ..RIP x
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Post by: Lotty on August 12, 2014, 14:58:07 PM
Love him in Mrs Doubtfire on the table, dancing and gyrating to 'Jump Around'. RIP you will be missed. :'(
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Post by: Sokak91 on August 12, 2014, 20:50:05 PM
Depression...the most lonely disease and an illness with few, if any, visible symptoms. As we see too often, even the most talented and successful can fall foul, with tragic consequences.

RIP Robin Williams.
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Post by: patrice on August 12, 2014, 21:29:21 PM
Tragic news RIP
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Post by: LEES on August 12, 2014, 21:52:03 PM
Just a thought, people still seem to view depression lightly, take very special care to watch over your loved ones, one never knows...........