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Title: R.I.P Robin Williams
Post by: paicrai on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:34:48: this sucks :'(

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/5670050 (i hope the phone link redirects for you)
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Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:35:32: :'(
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Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:39:56: This seems so out of nowhere.
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Post by: E TwentyNine on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:41:30: Unreal. :(

One of my favorite sketches from him, the invention of Golf:
t=33
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Post by: exitfire401 on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:42:16: Quote from: E TwentyNine on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:41:30
Unreal. :(

One of my favorite sketches from him, the invention of Golf:
t=33

This is one of the first people whose work I really grew up on. Sad that it had to end the way it did.
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Post by: Novus on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:43:56: Nuoooo
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Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:45:05: I didn't know about this. I am now sad.
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Post by: Halverson on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:46:46: Buddy just told me, damn. Was a great man.
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Post by: Sent on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:47:47: Jumanji... :( This is sad.
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Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:48:43: Just found out from my wife.

What a great actor.

Might have to watch "The Fisher King" again real soon.
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Post by: HoffmanMyster on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:50:21: I think I might have to marathon some movies tonight. :'(
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Post by: SpAmRaY on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:50:47: (http://i.imgur.com/G2ISj24.jpg)

RIP ???
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Post by: caesar on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:51:55: bad news :(
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Post by: Xenderwind on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:12:27: I feel like crawling into bed and curling up into a ball now :(.
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Post by: sleepy916 on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:19:29: Sad. I just heard after coming home from the gym. I watched Aladdin a bunch of times as a kid. RIP Robin Williams.
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Post by: paicrai on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:20:58: Quote from: Xenderwind on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:12:27
I feel like crawling into bed and curling up into a ball now :(.
everyone will be there with you
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Post by: Belfong on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:30:33: I'm even more sad that it was suicide that took his live away. Depression is a very evil thing.
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Post by: fohat.digs on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:41:48: Quote from: Belfong on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:30:33
Depression is a very evil thing.

I always wonder - What did * HE * have to be depressed about?

"Don't Worry, Be Happy" - nobody ever said it better than him.
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Post by: Grim Fandango on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:43:58: Quote from: noisyturtle on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:39:56
This seems so out of nowhere.

This exactly.

You could just imagine him being one of those old rimpled Hollywood actors that still starts in movies when he is 90.
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Post by: Belfong on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:44:59: All of us have some fundamental darkness within us. It could be greed, ignorance, arrogance, anger - and this could surface anytime and can happened to anyone, even a comedian like Robin Williams. They say the big red smile on a clown face hides many things. This is just a sad day indeed.
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Post by: Grim Fandango on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:45:19: Quote from: Xenderwind on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:12:27
I feel like crawling into bed and curling up into a ball now :(.

To be fair. Most of the news around the world makes me want to do this. Though this definitely adds to that feeling of overall sadness.
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Post by: Elrick on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:58:06: Why is it that the talented people all die too early and the lazy arse, lying scumbags all live to old age in this fvcked-up world?

I still remembered Mork and Mindy (grew up with him on Channel 9) and he flew at a million miles an hour with his jokes/gags, never seen anyone before that could match his speed and delivery.

I always watched any talk show that he is on because he was still brilliant to watch and listen to. Never wept for anyone on this crummy planet before, so now I have to be a full on mangina and let the tears flow for this unique person. There will never be another Robin Williams.
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Post by: MythicalWagyu on Mon, 11 August 2014, 19:59:47: Makes me sad to think someone that brought so much joy, happiness and laughter to so many people potentially couldn't stand to stay in this world anymore... I hope he finds peace wherever he is now. Been listening to his standup ever since I heard the news; A Night at the Met still cracks me up after almost 28 years.
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Post by: riotonthebay on Mon, 11 August 2014, 23:24:39: I just watched Dead Poets Society for the first time.

I do not feel better.
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Post by: rowdy on Mon, 11 August 2014, 23:27:01: R.I.P.

It is often those who seem happiest that are saddest on the inside :(
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Post by: noisyturtle on Mon, 11 August 2014, 23:36:08: Quote from: rowdy on Mon, 11 August 2014, 23:27:01
R.I.P.

It is often those who seem happiest that are saddest on the inside :(

So true, the sad clowns.
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Post by: dustinhxc on Tue, 12 August 2014, 00:00:44: Jumanjiii!! :-( that really is sad that he took his own life... Wtf...
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Post by: naasfu on Tue, 12 August 2014, 00:10:19: Ugh, only 63. That makes me sad.

RIP, Robin Williams.
(http://i.imgur.com/Np8hC5X.jpg)
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Post by: Lu_e on Tue, 12 August 2014, 00:49:31: If you haven't seen this... you should, probably the funniest thing i've ever seen;

(http://i.imgur.com/NDENXcs.jpg)

Quote from: E TwentyNine on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:41:30
Unreal. :(

One of my favorite sketches from him, the invention of Golf:
t=33

Yep.

"a wee little flag... 'ta give ya hope!"

It's from the above mentioned DVD :thumb:
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Post by: calavera on Tue, 12 August 2014, 01:11:18: Quote from: E TwentyNine on Mon, 11 August 2014, 18:41:30
Unreal. :(

One of my favorite sketches from him, the invention of Golf:
t=33

Yes it's still hilarious no matter how many times I watch it. Sad.. RIP
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Post by: cmadrid on Tue, 12 August 2014, 01:18:31
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Post by: DamnDan on Tue, 12 August 2014, 03:30:47: Rest in Peace my favourite actor, comedian, and a person to get me through bad times....God this is so damn sad :(
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Post by: Krizie on Tue, 12 August 2014, 03:44:24: Another legend lost. May he rest in peace.
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Post by: bueller on Tue, 12 August 2014, 03:50:31: Such a beautiful man, really saddened to hear of his passing this morning. Been wandering around like a zombie all day, can't believe it :(

If any of you are lonely or depressed PLEASE talk to someone about it, there's no shame in struggling. If you don't know who to contact or don't feel like talking to a stranger then give me a PM, I've been dealing with depression since I was a child so I might be able to help.
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Post by: Harrowed on Tue, 12 August 2014, 03:51:39: O Captain, My Captain
(http://medias.gifboom.com/medias/t_db69ae73062f4a0888aa93785a8659cf.jpg)

The news just broke my heart. His characters were always so positive and inspiring, his performances really left mark on on me. To think that such a great guy would have suffered that kind of depression... :'(

Rest in peace
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Post by: bueller on Tue, 12 August 2014, 04:11:40: Quote from: Harrowed on Tue, 12 August 2014, 03:51:39
O Captain, My Captain
Show Image
(http://medias.gifboom.com/medias/t_db69ae73062f4a0888aa93785a8659cf.jpg)

The news just broke my heart. His characters were always so positive and inspiring, his performances really left mark on on me. To think that such a great guy would have suffered that kind of depression... :'(

Rest in peace

Bipolar is actually pretty common amongst performers, I have it too and when you're manic it's easy to be the centre of attention. It's the swing back into depression that's so tough to deal with, it comes out of nowhere with no explanation and it can seem like you'll never be up again.
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Post by: paulen on Tue, 12 August 2014, 05:05:25: :-[ Rip
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Post by: DamnDan on Tue, 12 August 2014, 07:07:33: Quote from: bueller on Tue, 12 August 2014, 04:11:40
Quote from: Harrowed on Tue, 12 August 2014, 03:51:39
O Captain, My Captain
Show Image
(http://medias.gifboom.com/medias/t_db69ae73062f4a0888aa93785a8659cf.jpg)

The news just broke my heart. His characters were always so positive and inspiring, his performances really left mark on on me. To think that such a great guy would have suffered that kind of depression... :'(

Rest in peace

Bipolar is actually pretty common amongst performers, I have it too and when you're manic it's easy to be the centre of attention. It's the swing back into depression that's so tough to deal with, it comes out of nowhere with no explanation and it can seem like you'll never be up again.

That swing back is the worst thing...you do not feel that anyone can help, you put on a mask and perform a joyful extatic person just to come back home, look in the mirror and hate every bit of what you see, hate the person you've become....new morning comes, begins with a mask, and a crawl through reality...

Seems that this "Bipolarity" is common, but with people who love to help, who love to bring a smile, a rest of mind....but when you are such person you take too much onto yourself...and when there is a problem that you have people still reach to you, cause you always helped, you are always bringing a smile...not many people listen to the scream inside you...the problems that you have with the world...

Ok 'nough of talking. Let the great man speak again in your houses with his stand ups that you know and love. They carry not only laughter but they teach many lessons if you are careful enough to listen.
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Post by: vun on Tue, 12 August 2014, 07:17:36: IGN killed him (http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/are-people-bracing-themselves-for-the-fact-that-robin-williams-will-die-soon.454158743/)
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Post by: skcheng on Tue, 12 August 2014, 07:31:17: I remember when RW was on the comedy circuit. He had crazy energy. And then I watched Mork and Mindy. And I thought he was always great even in less than great movies. So sad ......

I didn't even believe in mental illness until someone close to me completely fell apart during a divorce. It was soooo scary. Some people are strong enough to deal with it, but unfortunately many aren't.

Anyway, sad loss. Hopefully he's in a much better place ...
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Post by: Computer-Lab in Basement on Tue, 12 August 2014, 07:33:57: RIP

Time for a marathon of his movies.
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Post by: Krogenar on Tue, 12 August 2014, 07:37:19: RIP.

Time for some Jumanji.
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Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:24:29: I have seen most of the well-known movies he's in before, so last night I decided to try one I hadn't seen. Has anyone else seen One Hour Photo? That was just a bizarre film and I'm not even sure what to think about it.

I think it's time for some Dead Poets Society, Jumanji, or Flubber tonight. With some stand-up sprinkled in somewhere.
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Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:29:52: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:24:29
I have seen most of the well-known movies he's in before, so last night I decided to try one I hadn't seen. Has anyone else seen One Hour Photo? That was just a bizarre film and I'm not even sure what to think about it.

I think it's time for some Dead Poets Society, Jumanji, or Flubber tonight. With some stand-up sprinkled in somewhere.

Don't forget Mrs. Doubtfire! And Bicentennial Man!
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Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:33:08: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:29:52
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:24:29
I have seen most of the well-known movies he's in before, so last night I decided to try one I hadn't seen. Has anyone else seen One Hour Photo? That was just a bizarre film and I'm not even sure what to think about it.

I think it's time for some Dead Poets Society, Jumanji, or Flubber tonight. With some stand-up sprinkled in somewhere.

Don't forget Mrs. Doubtfire! And Bicentennial Man!

I can't watch them all tonight! I have other responsibilities, man!
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Post by: SpAmRaY on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:35:50: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:33:08
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:29:52
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:24:29
I have seen most of the well-known movies he's in before, so last night I decided to try one I hadn't seen. Has anyone else seen One Hour Photo? That was just a bizarre film and I'm not even sure what to think about it.

I think it's time for some Dead Poets Society, Jumanji, or Flubber tonight. With some stand-up sprinkled in somewhere.

Don't forget Mrs. Doubtfire! And Bicentennial Man!

I can't watch them all tonight! I have other responsibilities, man!

Priorities...what are they good for? :P
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Post by: Krogenar on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:36:10: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:24:29
I have seen most of the well-known movies he's in before, so last night I decided to try one I hadn't seen. Has anyone else seen One Hour Photo? That was just a bizarre film and I'm not even sure what to think about it.

Oh yeah, that's a great film -- very dramatic and crrrreeepy. It really made me look at Robin Williams in an entirely different light. There's also a movie called Insomnia in which Williams is villainous -- and he holds his own against Al Pacino, no less! What a shame -- damn you drugs and bipolar disorder. :(
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Post by: paicrai on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:37:10: Quote from: vun on Tue, 12 August 2014, 07:17:36
IGN killed him (http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/are-people-bracing-themselves-for-the-fact-that-robin-williams-will-die-soon.454158743/)
boooooooo
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Post by: jdcarpe on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:44:32: Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:29:52
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:24:29
I have seen most of the well-known movies he's in before, so last night I decided to try one I hadn't seen. Has anyone else seen One Hour Photo? That was just a bizarre film and I'm not even sure what to think about it.

I think it's time for some Dead Poets Society, Jumanji, or Flubber tonight. With some stand-up sprinkled in somewhere.

Don't forget Mrs. Doubtfire! And Bicentennial Man!

Ooooh, Bicentennial Man. A sleeper, and one of my faves of his. Dead Poets Society and Good Will Hunting are the two obvious others.
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Post by: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:49:06: Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:44:32
Quote from: SpAmRaY on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:29:52
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:24:29
I have seen most of the well-known movies he's in before, so last night I decided to try one I hadn't seen. Has anyone else seen One Hour Photo? That was just a bizarre film and I'm not even sure what to think about it.

I think it's time for some Dead Poets Society, Jumanji, or Flubber tonight. With some stand-up sprinkled in somewhere.

Don't forget Mrs. Doubtfire! And Bicentennial Man!

Ooooh, Bicentennial Man. A sleeper, and one of my faves of his. Dead Poets Society and Good Will Hunting are the two obvious others.

I love Bicentennial Man. I was avoiding his more sad movies though, and I recall Bicentennial Man including at least a few feels.
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Post by: bueller on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:51:24: Love Good Will Hunting, one of my favorite performances of his.
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Post by: Findecanor on Tue, 12 August 2014, 09:10:33: Quote from: vun on Tue, 12 August 2014, 07:17:36
IGN killed him (http://www.ign.com/boards/threads/are-people-bracing-themselves-for-the-fact-that-robin-williams-will-die-soon.454158743/)
Yikes... The summary: Some guy predicted in that thread last Friday that RW would die soon.
RW did play video games such as Call of Duty, so there is a slim chance that he saw the thread on that gaming-oriented message board and that that could have pushed him over the edge ...
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Post by: E TwentyNine on Tue, 12 August 2014, 09:19:18: Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 12 August 2014, 08:24:29
I have seen most of the well-known movies he's in before, so last night I decided to try one I hadn't seen. Has anyone else seen One Hour Photo? That was just a bizarre film and I'm not even sure what to think about it.

Yes, that and "The Final Cut" (sci-fi, good, not great movie) and two of his lesser known movies that I like.

But "One Hour Photo" really shows his range. He was able to tap into darkness very subtly.
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Post by: iri on Tue, 12 August 2014, 11:16:18: he had a damn beautiful beard in good will hunting. i hoped mine to be as good-looking.
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Post by: hashbaz on Tue, 12 August 2014, 12:57:41: Sad news indeed. So many good memories are tied to this man. :-(

My family actually watched Jumanji together two days ago. It was my kids' first exposure to Robin Williams as an actor (they've seen Aladdin), and it hit the sweet spot of making them laugh, holding them fascinated, and also scaring the crap out of them a couple of times.

Mrs Doubtfire was a childhood favorite for me, both because it is hilarious and because it helped me express emotion about my own parents' divorce. Similarly, as a teenager Dead Poet's Society inspired me in a very deep way to make the most of life despite struggling with anxiety and depression, and to find beauty in simple things.

Rest in peace.
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Post by: do_Og@n on Tue, 12 August 2014, 13:54:38: Even at 63 there was no man or woman on this earth that could keep up with him in a one-on-one conversation.

I will cherish the life he gave us all and remember the great legacy he leaves behind.

R.I.P. O Captain, My Captain.
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Post by: katushkin on Wed, 13 August 2014, 15:51:49: Good Morning Vietnam will always be one of my favourites
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Post by: korrelate on Thu, 14 August 2014, 00:40:42: Rest In Peace.

To me, if not for my generation, you feel like the other Uncle in Sam's family. An Uncle of America's. If Sam was the A-J-squared away uncle who always went to church and disciplined his kids way too much without ever taking the time to understand them you were the Uncle who knew more about life. You hooked up with women, read sh*t, had wonderful stories about how anything was possible in life and were always supportive and interested in your nieces and nephews. I'm surprised to find that I'm so sad to you're gone but I hope you're happy now.

Indeed.
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Post by: SSIPAK on Thu, 14 August 2014, 00:45:30: I was really hoping that this was some kind of internet hoax/rumor but turns out it wasnt :'(
RIP Robin Williams
Time to go watch Jumanji in VHS :(