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Title: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: nodtveidt on August 11, 2014, 12:28:50 PM
f*ck. One of the greatest of our time. Apparent suicide. This sucks. :( Seemed like it was a hoax at first, but it apparently isn't.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: Ninja16608 on August 11, 2014, 12:38:32 PM
WOW that sucks, I have seen him live a few times and he was awesome. He was one of the few great comics of our generation. He will with out a doubt be missed. One has to wonder why someone so successful would take his own life, I know we don't know what was going on in his personal life but nothing can be so bad to make one want to do that...........so sad.... RIP Robin.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: nodtveidt on August 11, 2014, 12:41:29 PM
He had been battling depression and drug abuse for a long time, that is certainly known. Neither are respecters of either fame or fortune, of which he had much.
^^^ the initial press release from the local sheriff's office.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: johnnymad on August 11, 2014, 12:41:58 PM
Awful news. Still hope it's not true.
Edit: coroner report above. Guess that's it. :(
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: Mathius on August 11, 2014, 01:26:16 PM
This hit me like a ton of bricks this evening. I was in a store and the cashier who told us seemed more concerned with sharing gossip than actually being sad for the world's loss. Is it bad that i wanted to punch her in the forehead? ^^f*ck (!) indeed.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: nodtveidt on August 11, 2014, 01:28:56 PM
Not everyone will share the same sense of loss. This hit me pretty hard as well, especially after I heard that it might be a hoax. Still, some people just don't care, and that's fine, really... it takes all kinds.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: NightWolve on August 11, 2014, 01:29:49 PM
Yeah, I logged on my Facebook and I'm seeing a bunch of posts spamming this news, was like WTF ?? NO WAY!!!
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: Dicer on August 11, 2014, 01:41:30 PM
I always liked Robin Williams, but his performances in RV and Father of the Year really endeared him to me as a favorite. I don't feel a sense of loss as I did with Kurt Vonnegut, but far more than most celebs/artists.
what are some of your favorite Robin Williams movies? Let's celebrate his life by enjoying his work, eh?
Jumanji One Hour Photo (f*cking creeeeeeeeeeeepy) Mrs. Doubtfire Jack
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: nodtveidt on August 11, 2014, 01:42:46 PM
(http://www.worddesign.biz/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/run-fruiting-mrs-doubtfire-movie-quotes-love-67438.jpg) Don't think I really need to explain why this is one of my favorites.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: Mathius on August 11, 2014, 01:44:35 PM
(http://www.worddesign.biz/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/run-fruiting-mrs-doubtfire-movie-quotes-love-67438.jpg) Don't think I really need to explain why this is one of my favorites.
Classic
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: jtucci31 on August 11, 2014, 01:46:58 PM
Hit me like a ton of bricks as well. He's one of those names that I never expected to see in some headline like this. I grew up watching his movies.
And I loved watching his videos with his daughter Zelda. That's so sad. I'm feeling pretty bummed now. Man.
@Mathius- I can't stand that. A couple people I work with kept trying to figure out if it was this or that and blah blah. I'd want to punch her as well.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: NightWolve on August 11, 2014, 01:50:12 PM
Good ole "Hook!!!" That'd be in one of my favs. Also "Dead Poets Society."
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: Mathius on August 11, 2014, 01:55:06 PM
Hook. Aladdin. Gonna cry now.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: johnnymad on August 11, 2014, 02:05:20 PM
Jack was my favorite. Was totally convincing playing a 10 year old in a 40 year old body. Was also great when he was a senior in high school...and in his life.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: ifkz on August 11, 2014, 02:06:52 PM
Why Robin Williams? Why? You were one of us: you bought an NES, a huge TV and named your daughter Zelda. So much talent. Goodwill Hunting, Aladdin...so sad. Anyone on the street could have told you how much you meant to them.... :(
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: elderbroom on August 11, 2014, 02:20:51 PM
It's been years since I've watched Good Morning, Vietnam. Think I will squeeze that in before bed tonight.
Very sad that someone who made making others laugh appear to effortless, was fighting so much inside of himself. I know he had publicly discussed battles with drugs and alcohol .. and there were talks of recent depression. So unfortunate that someone couldn't make him feel .. how so many felt about him. RIP funny man.
Nanu Nanu !
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: EvilEvoIX on August 11, 2014, 02:31:41 PM
I thought his comedy was forced and un funny and he had a horrible reputation among comics as a joke thief. That said he is amongst the greatest serious actors I have ever seen, especially in awakenings. I am not sure he was acting when he displayed pain he really was a tortured soul. Not really funny to ME but my god an amazing actor.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: MrFlutterPie on August 11, 2014, 03:12:18 PM
"The Comedian is Dead"
-Rorschach
This has hit me really hard :(
I just can't believe it.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: HailingTheThings on August 11, 2014, 03:42:58 PM
Watched Bicentennial Man recently, didn't think I'd have to miss such a funny guy so soon. I hope the newest "Night At The Museum" movie isn't the last thing that he did before he passed.
(http://i.imgur.com/QbeRFFK.jpg)
RIP
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: FiftyQuid on August 11, 2014, 04:45:43 PM
Dead Poets by far. I still watch this movie every year.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: KingDrool on August 11, 2014, 04:55:42 PM
This hurts. Seriously.
I remember watching Good Morning Vietnam and, even as a young kid, being moved; knowing this guy was special. And the first time I ever cried in a theater, I'm not ashamed to say, was during the, "It's not your fault" scene of Goodwill Hunting. My dad was sitting right next to me, with tears in his eyes as well.
Robin Williams was a treasure. An absolutely wonderful artist. He put everything he had into his work. He was captivating. I didn't always love the stuff he was in, but I always loved him. I'm so sad that he's gone. He was just one of those guys that I always took for granted. I thought he'd always be there. It's a terrible tragedy, but I'm thankful to him for all the joy he brought the world.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: MrBroadway on August 11, 2014, 05:04:08 PM
Goooooooood mooorniiiiing Vietnaaam!
I literally just watched Hook a couple months ago, the first time with my nephew, who's at that age where he can't really appreciate it (14). But the wife and I and other family members watched it with more than just nostalgia.
I'm only a little surprised nobody has mentioned Mork and Mindy. That more than anything defined Robin Williams.
Another unmentioned gem was The Birdcage. And of course, who could forget his role-defying stints in Death to Smoochy and 24 Hour Photo? Even if the latter wasn't that great, Robin Williams was so much more than just that stand up comic who played funny roles hilariously.
RIP
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: nodtveidt on August 11, 2014, 05:20:35 PM
Digi.k did in his own post.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: MrFulci on August 11, 2014, 06:31:41 PM
Wow, just returned to computer this morning, and reading about this, that happened while I was away.
All I can say, is if anyone here is not familiar with his stand-up, give that stuff a look sometime. I liked his stand-up, and film work.
.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: TR0N on August 11, 2014, 07:24:11 PM
RIP Robin William man in any movie or talk show he was a riot O:) He was influenced by Jonathan Winters,who also passed away a few years ago and was a comic legend.
I guess i shouldn't be shocked,robin williams has been in and out of rehab so many times i lost count :(
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: MrFulci on August 11, 2014, 07:34:23 PM
I know he had issues with alcohol, and had spoken about it at times.
Nice clip,TR0N.
Myself, one of my favorite film roles of his. Enjoy the SAFARIIIIIIIIII, Robin;
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: Necromancer on August 12, 2014, 02:35:33 AM
Well, that's unfortunate. He was a bit of a ham and sometimes over the top, but overall he was dang funny and a treat to watch.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: toymachine78 on August 14, 2014, 06:36:34 AM
Huh, I knew he named his daughter after Legend of Zelda (and was a huge fan of that game), but I didn't realize he was such a huge gamer overall. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: Punch on August 14, 2014, 09:22:12 AM
This sucks.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: NightWolve on August 14, 2014, 06:05:44 PM
Yeah, I just learned about his love of "The Legend of Zelda" too, having even named his daughter Zelda, and saw the first commercial he did for Nintendo. I believe it was from a FB post that ragtime shared. But yeah, pretty cool!
Anyhow, it's tragic and like Dennis Miller said, if even someone like Robin Williams could get to that dark place and actually go through with it, anybody ca, etc. I didn't understand it when I was younger, but I guess you gotta live life long enough to do so, rack up enough regrets, mistakes, setbacks, failures, etc.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: Medic_wheat on August 15, 2014, 05:29:03 AM
Yeah, I just learned about his love of "The Legend of Zelda" too, having even named his daughter Zelda, and saw the first commercial he did for Nintendo. I believe it was from a FB post that ragtime shared. But yeah, pretty cool!
Anyhow, it's tragic and like Dennis Miller said, if even someone like Robin Williams could get to that dark place and actually go through with it, anybody ca, etc. I didn't understand it when I was younger, but I guess you gotta live life long enough to do so, rack up enough regrets, mistakes, setbacks, failures, etc.
I never knew that he names his daughter Zelda or was into Nintendo.....
As for depression and suicidal ideology I can relate....I struggle with that, mostly from my multiple tours of duty in Iraq ........ It took me a long LONG time to even accept help let along acknowledge that yes I do have PTSD .....
but with the support of my wife, family, friends, and having my dog (and protector) nearby me I feel stronger than ever.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: NightWolve on August 15, 2014, 12:33:28 PM
From nectaris, meme style: (https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/s526x296/10369896_767497483293723_8545775260831332895_n.jpg)
As for depression and suicidal ideology I can relate....I struggle with that, mostly from my multiple tours of duty in Iraq ........ It took me a long LONG time to even accept help let along acknowledge that yes I do have PTSD ..... but with the support of my wife, family, friends, and having my dog (and protector) nearby me I feel stronger than ever.
Ah, a military veteran. Yeah, suicide rate is high in your line of work... Homicide rate as well. ;)
Glad you made it back in one piece. Hope readjusting to civilian life continues to go well. :/
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: johnnymad on August 16, 2014, 03:31:45 AM
As for depression and suicidal ideology I can relate....I struggle with that, mostly from my multiple tours of duty in Iraq ........ It took me a long LONG time to even accept help let along acknowledge that yes I do have PTSD .....
but with the support of my wife, family, friends, and having my dog (and protector) nearby me I feel stronger than ever.
Thank you for your service! And glad you're dealing with all the issues that come from living that type of life while on tour. I had a friend who went to Iraq and had a hard time readjusting to normal life. He'd wake up in the middle of the the night and hop on the lawnmower and start cutting the grass. Didn't even realize what he was doing. Roommates had to wake him up. Crazy.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: Medic_wheat on August 18, 2014, 12:30:35 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hM9SqRP7TWs
So who here would want to see Robin made int a character for a Zelda game?
In many ways I could see this as being a very touching tribute. In others it may seem in poor taste and ham fisted.
I think in the end...the family and creator of Zelda (I'd name him but spelling ehhh....) oh he'll Myomoto. Lol...
Would need to agree..it isn't really something Nintnedo could just say yes to....they would need the ok for the family to utilize his likeness I would imagine. Plus who is to say Japan would want a beloved game franchises stamped with an American actor just because American fans say so?
I don't know...I think IF it were to happen it would need to tie in the father daughter aspect....for another it would need to be done with a lot of thought class and sudalty. Hitch may seem as an odd phrase when mentioning Robin as someone who was known for being sudal. Although when he wanted to do a serious movie he really could.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: esteban on August 24, 2014, 11:58:24 PM
RIP Robin William man in any movie or talk show he was a riot O:) He was influenced by Jonathan Winters,who also passed away a few years ago and was a comic legend. Jonathan Winters & Robin Williams in Funniest Moments on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NqEKvk9F4I#)
I guess i shouldn't be shocked,robin williams has been in and out of rehab so many times i lost count :(
That was great. I never saw that before.
Of course, I love Jonathan Winters. Even when he was on Scooby Doo. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgs.png)
And, yeah, I can't believe Robin Williams is gone. (http://junk.tg-16.com/images/pcgsad.png)
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: johnnymad on August 25, 2014, 03:21:43 PM
They just did a tribute for him on the Emmys. Still hard to believe he's gone.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: cr8zykuban0 on August 29, 2014, 03:31:35 AM
that sucks to hear. still sadden by his death. the first movie I saw from him was flubber back in the day. sich an awesome movie itwas. gone but never forgotten
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: roflmao on August 29, 2014, 02:35:02 PM
that sucks to hear. still sadden by his death. the first movie I saw from him was flubber back in the day. sich an awesome movie itwas. gone but never forgotten
The first movie of his I saw was Popeye. It's the first movie I remember watching in a movie theater. I must have been 5. It may not be one of his better movies, but I've never forgotten that experience! Nearly 35 years later he is still one of the most entertaining people I've seen.
Title: Re: Robin Williams, dead at 63
Post by: HailingTheThings on August 29, 2014, 07:55:40 PM
that sucks to hear. still sadden by his death. the first movie I saw from him was flubber back in the day. sich an awesome movie itwas. gone but never forgotten
The first movie of his I saw was Popeye. It's the first movie I remember watching in a movie theater. I must have been 5. It may not be one of his better movies, but I've never forgotten that experience! Nearly 35 years later he is still one of the most entertaining people I've seen.
I don't recall ever watching Popeye in its entirety. Maybe some day.