Robin Williams dead at 63

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A very sad day.

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.

According to a press release issued by the Marin County Coronor’s office, the Sheriff’s office suspects the death to be “suicide due to asphyxia.” The 9-1-1 phone call came in just before noon today.

http://insidemovies.ew.com/2014/08/11/robin-williams-dead-at-63/
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He entertained me during my time in the 90's and now he's gone. Oh Captain, my Captain...
 
This is why we need to change our attitude towards mental health. Telling depressed people to just "toughen up" is useless and pathetic advice.

RIP Robin Williams.
 
I saw this just a short time ago. It's shocking and sad. I remember him back to Mork and Mindy.
 
Really sad to hear this. Nothing I say could ever do the man justice. :(
 
:sad: RIP Mork. You will be missed.
 
As one of the younger posters here my memory of Robin Williams mainly focuses on his role as the genie in Aladdin, which probably is the post-Walt Disney movie I remember the best, probably due to his excellent performance in it.

RIP :(

useless said:
This is why we need to change our attitude towards mental health. Telling depressed people to just "toughen up" is useless and pathetic advice.

RIP Robin Williams.
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Yes this, very much.
 
I grew up with Williams -- he was possibly the first actor whose name I memorized. Known for his comedy, but I liked his serious, dramatic works even better...Good Will Hunting and Patch Adams, especially.
 
Role I'll remember him most in would be the movie I watched a half-dozen times when I was younger, and one that absolutely terrified my younger relatives: Jumanji.

Sad day.
 
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