Michael Booth 7,364 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Robin Williams Dead In Suspected Suicide It's been reported that death was caused by asphyxia. Robin Williams R.I.P. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 He will be missed - an amazing actor and comedian. He always impressed me with the way he could turn an interview around so that he became the person asking the questions. Sad to think he may have died of his own hand. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 R.I.P. Robin Wiiliams.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
banjo48 928 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Such a sad way to end a life, a genuine funny man with talent, what a waste. RIP . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mick2me 3,033 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I am totally shocked by this news which I heard a minute ago on the news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Indeed, this is very sad news. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Very sad. An amazingly funny man albeit in your face at times. A sad loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
siddha 825 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Ouch! He was a comic genius............... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 What a shock to wake up to. So sad. RIP Robin Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 You can hear him now................. Good Morning Heaven Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,121 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Devastating news. RIP Robin Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DJBrenton 738 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 'I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel all alone' - Robin Williams 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
poohbear 1,360 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Another Hancock type character...drugs,booze,and depression....shame. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 A very sad story to wake up to this morning, such was his character though, he always seemed to be living on the edge as far as I was concerned. I loved most of his films, he was pretty unforgettable in all of them. It's been interesting to hear some of the comments about them this morning, they bang on about Mrs Doubtfire, that's the only one I really disliked. One film I haven't heard mention, 'The Fisher King' directed by Terry Gilliam, I love it above all the others, if you've never seen it, watch it, you'll see what I mean about him living on the edge, he should have got an Oscar for that one. In such a situation, I don't understand why the close family and in particular his wife, couldn't see the signs, but what do I know, poor bloke, he must have been really screwed up. I'll miss you RW. Pete 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,464 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 First became aware of him when I accidentally stumbled cross 'Mork and Mindy' in the early days of Channel 4. I usually ignore american sitcoms because they always descend into syrupy sentimentality, but M&M proved they can make them really funny and sharp. I don't think I ever saw him in anything else where he was such a natural for the part. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I was never a great fan of his OTT comedy but one film I bought on DVD was RV. In my opinion was very funny. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0449089/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Another classic of his which not comedy but very good was Awakenings, which i also bought. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099077/?ref_=nv_sr_1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Not a fan but he was a human being ,rip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Odd that most of the talented comedians were manic depressives, anyway he died after a long battle with cocaine and alcohol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
... 1,411 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 We all do it ,but isn't odd how we forgive millionaire stars booze and drug addiction,but ordinary folk we think should act better.why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 That's news to me. In any case, Williams did seek treatment for his addictions, but the affliction that drugs, alcohol and doctors could not cure was depression. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ayupmeducks 1,730 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 Never done drugs, not even grass, and don't abuse alcohol. The alcohol/cocaine story is on Yahoo news Eric. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 I know about Robin Williams issues, my question regarded us treating celebrities differently, I certainly don't. I have never had an abuse issue either, but then again, my talents have never been up for public scrutiny, nor have I been expected to keep reproducing those talents flawlessly before an extremely critical audience year after year. I do not wonder that those with the greatest performing talents often suffer from depression and substance abuse. If you want to read an interesting insight into substance abuse, and rehabilitation, read Eric Clapton's autobiography. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 And read 'My Cross To Bear' by Gregg Allman. And Ginger Bakers and Ian McClagan books. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 In the last 10 years Robin Williams spent a lot of his time and money on entertaining the troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. He also gave millions to various veterans organisations,constantly doing shows to raise money and awareness,to the plight of many homeless young veterans. It is so easy to talk of the negatives when a person dies,we tend not to look at the positives in the same way. Whether you liked his humour or not,he made us laugh,he was one of a kind. Thank you,for all that you did in life Mr Williams,RIP. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mudgie49 401 Posted August 12, 2014 Report Share Posted August 12, 2014 So the famous write about their 'dope and booze' addiction,and expect people to pay good money to read about it. They chose substance abuse,it wasn't forced on them.Whatever the outcome in their use of dope and booze,they first used it to get'high or a buzz'. Countless people have suffered and died of substance abuse,and they never get to sell a book about it.They were not famous,but they were some ones son or daughter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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