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Mon Aug 11, 2014, 07:00 PM

Aug 2014

Robin Williams Death Hoax Dismissed Since Actor Is ‘Alive And Well’

On Monday (August 11) the actor's reps officially confirmed that Robin Williams is not dead. “He joins the long list of celebrities who have been victimized by this hoax. He's still alive and well, stop believing what you see on the Internet,” they said.

Some fans have expressed anger at the fake report saying it was reckless, distressing and hurtful to fans of the much loved actor. Others say this shows his extreme popularity across the globe.

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Actor, comedian Robin Williams dies at 63 [View all] alp227 Aug 2014 OP

oh no dsc Aug 2014 #1

How awful. CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2014 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author big_dog Aug 2014 #31

This message was self-deleted by its author Rockyj Aug 2014 #192

How awful .... Trajan Aug 2014 #3

This is a cursed time in history. onehandle Aug 2014 #4

I feel the same. blm Aug 2014 #18

very true heaven05 Aug 2014 #37

NO DOUBT... I've Been Feeling Torment For ChiciB1 Aug 2014 #91

I hate to disagree Vincent Merkel Aug 2014 #174

it actually started on 12 dece 2000, when thlose 5 pukes on the court abrogated the niyad Aug 2014 #186

() Jack Rabbit Aug 2014 #5

Damn. What a shame. Glorfindel Aug 2014 #6

WHAT!? Oh, no. LoisB Aug 2014 #7

OMG DonCoquixote Aug 2014 #8

Robin Williams had ASD? Ruby the Liberal Aug 2014 #25

Only rumors Android3.14 Aug 2014 #203

opps LiberalArkie Aug 2014 #9

That's a relief mcar Aug 2014 #14

Some services say it happened some say it didn't LiberalArkie Aug 2014 #27

source?? this appear not to be a hoax BREMPRO Aug 2014 #26

Cnn says he is dead. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #28

So does the BBC Dollface Aug 2014 #40

are you sure? NewJeffCT Aug 2014 #29

Really? Multiple sources picking up this story now. alp227 Aug 2014 #34

Sounds like its not a hoax.. unfortunately. DCBob Aug 2014 #36

Hollywood Reporter says it's true. trof Aug 2014 #83

Damn nt Mojorabbit Aug 2014 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author TDale313 Aug 2014 #11

I'm stunned! immoderate Aug 2014 #12

It's on the nytimes.com... CTyankee Aug 2014 #127

Cable news channels aren't picking it up yet bluestateguy Aug 2014 #13

No! I'm so sorry.... Hekate Aug 2014 #15

Oh, Dear. Treant Aug 2014 #16

EW has it: Cooley Hurd Aug 2014 #17

CBC is calling it a suicide: Cooley Hurd Aug 2014 #19

But then LiberalArkie Aug 2014 #20

Well, shit Half-Century Man Aug 2014 #21

Oh no... CherokeeDem Aug 2014 #22

Oh wow. Ruby the Liberal Aug 2014 #23

I was hoping this was another hoax, but it looks to be real. herding cats Aug 2014 #24

Nanu nanu Mork! El Supremo Aug 2014 #50

He's made me laugh so many times in my lifetime. herding cats Aug 2014 #117

Damn - that's what my husband just said. calimary Aug 2014 #81

I lived in Boulder for four years. DocMac Aug 2014 #124

There was a hoax saying he had died just a week or two ago. herding cats Aug 2014 #131

that really sucks weissmam Aug 2014 #30

OMG. Iron Man Aug 2014 #32

Now on CNN reported by Don Lemon as of 6:08 pm Central Time. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2014 #33

We won't soon be likely to forget Robin Williams . . . another_liberal Aug 2014 #35

I'm sad. Botany Aug 2014 #38

That is one of my favorite films with Williams..this is terrible. RIP, always. n/t Jefferson23 Aug 2014 #58

The interplay between Robin and Matt as therapist and patient was so real and so raw Botany Aug 2014 #72

Powerful film. I can only imagine how devastated his family and friends are today. n/t Jefferson23 Aug 2014 #79

one of mine as well, but he was very good in any movie I ever saw him in. olddad56 Aug 2014 #133

Totally, I agree.n/t Jefferson23 Aug 2014 #135

Yes very underrated actor Va Lefty Aug 2014 #68

He was terrific in that. Brigid Aug 2014 #144

Good Will Hunting and Good Morning, Vietnam. intheflow Aug 2014 #179

Oh no! 47of74 Aug 2014 #39

Damn IT! itsrobert Aug 2014 #41

http://www.marinsheriff.org/uploads/854.pdf - It is Sadly, true Justice Aug 2014 #42

. Fearless Aug 2014 #43

RIP and thanks for all alsame Aug 2014 #44

May he rest in peace Gothmog Aug 2014 #45

So sad.. he was such a funny talented person. DCBob Aug 2014 #46

What a shock! Cleita Aug 2014 #47

oh no! BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2014 #48

OMG..... a kennedy Aug 2014 #49

coroner report OKNancy Aug 2014 #51

... ColesCountyDem Aug 2014 #52

And dick fucking cheney is still alive. mikeysnot Aug 2014 #53

yes Vincent Merkel Aug 2014 #176

evil never dies. mikeysnot Aug 2014 #209

This news has hit me like a ton of bricks. I really liked him. totodeinhere Aug 2014 #54

Holy shit shenmue Aug 2014 #55

So sad Liberalynn Aug 2014 #56

it has been confirmed rbrnmw Aug 2014 #57

Oh my goodness..horrible..too young. RIP, good man. n/t Jefferson23 Aug 2014 #59

all his work was brilliant, but my favorite was Patch Adams ellenrr Aug 2014 #60

This is a tragic loss Renew Deal Aug 2014 #61

Depression sucks. RIP Funny Man. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2014 #62

How sad that someone who gave so much laughter to the world was sad enough to take his life Va Lefty Aug 2014 #63

Tears of a Clown exboyfil Aug 2014 #99

Oh yes! FailureToCommunicate Aug 2014 #223

Oh my... SoapBox Aug 2014 #64

OMG. Brigid Aug 2014 #65

So sad. Was hoping this was a hoax. TDale313 Aug 2014 #66

Oh, no, what a terrible loss Warpy Aug 2014 #67

Damn. Just Damn. calimary Aug 2014 #69

:'( Duppers Aug 2014 #70

Such horrible news... Dr Hobbitstein Aug 2014 #71

He was heroic BeyondGeography Aug 2014 #73

Very sad news craigmatic Aug 2014 #74

A report on CNN said he hung himself. jambo101 Aug 2014 #215

RIP Robin Williams......... Stainless Aug 2014 #75

. Auggie Aug 2014 #76

There are no words.... Rowdyboy Aug 2014 #77

So sad. One of my very favorite actors. Richard D Aug 2014 #78

Damn. Damn. Damn!! rateyes Aug 2014 #80

Met him once Zoonart Aug 2014 #82

Just Heard... OMG What A Loss! ChiciB1 Aug 2014 #84

Watching him Turbineguy Aug 2014 #85

so much joy, apparently so much sadness carolinayellowdog Aug 2014 #86

dammit - I don't understand why someone with millions of dollars in the bank would choose suicide Baclava Aug 2014 #87

He was a tortured soul - like some of the most brilliant and creative artists. Divernan Aug 2014 #104

Because money isn't everything. ny No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #143

Because you don't "choose" to have a disease. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2014 #188

God dammit god dammit god dammit god dammit god dammit randys1 Aug 2014 #88

*SCREAM* BumRushDaShow Aug 2014 #89

R.I.P. Mr. Williams! Dustlawyer Aug 2014 #90

A great loss for us of a man full of talent and genuine kindness. I understand depression well and keopeli Aug 2014 #92

No!!!!!!!!! Initech Aug 2014 #93

From Los Angeles Times Divernan Aug 2014 #94

gonna miss you irisblue Aug 2014 #95

So much laughter because of him. Sweet Freedom Aug 2014 #96

You beat me to it... Tom_Foolery Aug 2014 #97

RIP bench scientist Aug 2014 #98

RIP Robin mc51tc Aug 2014 #100

He followed his good friend Jonathan Winters in many ways randr Aug 2014 #101

Only 63 - and of apparent suicide. OMG this is SO sad. Triana Aug 2014 #102

Son of a bitch... Hayabusa Aug 2014 #103

Don't forget Birdcage in the list of his movies. grasswire Aug 2014 #105

That's one of my favorites, in general. GoCubsGo Aug 2014 #108

I need to see it soon. nt grasswire Aug 2014 #112

Having watched a couple of his movies recently, marveling at his talent and uniqueness, indepat Aug 2014 #106

OMG! sakabatou Aug 2014 #107

A world treasure has been lost... Veilex Aug 2014 #109

I'm in shock. RIP. n/t ms liberty Aug 2014 #110

oh crap .... I really loved his work. littlewolf Aug 2014 #111

Rest in peace, Robin Uncle Joe Aug 2014 #113

I visited the Mork and Mindy house in Boulder last June, callous taoboy Aug 2014 #114

He gave us so much, TNNurse Aug 2014 #115

Stephen fry also struggles mightily with depression,FWIW. kath Aug 2014 #194

Seems unreal He is gone... yuiyoshida Aug 2014 #116

"Just last month, Williams was checked into a 12-step program at Hazelden in Minnesota" progree Aug 2014 #198

I am crushed by the loss of Robin Williams davidpdx Aug 2014 #118

Nanu Nanu and Godspeed Mr. Williams Tommymac Aug 2014 #119

:-( elleng Aug 2014 #120

Oh, Shazbot BarbaRosa Aug 2014 #121

Shocked erpowers Aug 2014 #122

no words joshcryer Aug 2014 #123

I'm stunned (nt) Babel_17 Aug 2014 #125

.. Cha Aug 2014 #126

so sad, crying my bloody head off LittleGirl Aug 2014 #128

rest easy my dear friend angrychair Aug 2014 #129

RIP bigwillq Aug 2014 #130

Very sad.... panader0 Aug 2014 #132

RIP Robin, you made me laugh SkatmanRoth Aug 2014 #134

How sad Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2014 #136

Na-Nu Na-Nu, & R.I.P. Mr. Williams... thanks for the many years of laughs and joy in my life.. Ghost in the Machine Aug 2014 #137

Jumanji with him and Bonnie Hunt. Ilsa Aug 2014 #138

I remember him as the Genie from 1992's "Aladdin". Rest in Peace. ='( AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #139

Here you go... Fearless Aug 2014 #155

Only 63 years old. You will be missed Robin Williams!!!!!!!!!!! onecent Aug 2014 #140

Really sad news..... KoKo Aug 2014 #141

My favorite thing he ever did. mac56 Aug 2014 #142

Here's the lyrics & some backstory Divernan Aug 2014 #154

Thanks! mac56 Aug 2014 #157

NO! oh this hurts so much for those who treasured him as an artist... CTyankee Aug 2014 #145

Shaking head sadly. kestrel91316 Aug 2014 #146

I had the good fortune Magleetis Aug 2014 #147

The world is less funny tonight LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #148

O' Captain My Captain! muntrv Aug 2014 #149

oh fuck no. Warren Stupidity Aug 2014 #150

Sorry to hear that daleo Aug 2014 #151

Can't believe hes gone workinclasszero Aug 2014 #152

Robin on alcoholics. I'm so sorry this great spirit is gone. ancianita Aug 2014 #153

'Some people say Robin, I'm a functioning alcoholic. lovemydog Aug 2014 #168

Robin will be missed OhioChick Aug 2014 #156

In my mind I still see him at a peace march in San Diego. WHEN CRABS ROAR Aug 2014 #158

Ah....I am doing something I never do. Crying. nt msanthrope Aug 2014 #159

:( easychoice Aug 2014 #160

Far to young- I loved his work Marrah_G Aug 2014 #161

... madamesilverspurs Aug 2014 #162

I have always wondered about him ErikJ Aug 2014 #163

Horrified by this news spiderpig Aug 2014 #164

Heartbreaking MissDeeds Aug 2014 #165

So sad. Depression is such a awful, devastating disease. nt SunSeeker Aug 2014 #166

This is very sad. Praying for him and his family and friends. :( cbdo2007 Aug 2014 #167

This news leaves me without breath. LiberalAndProud Aug 2014 #169

I loved his work so much. This is a devastating loss to the world! Overseas Aug 2014 #170

Very sad, depressing news. Being about the same age, I feel like I grew up with him... George II Aug 2014 #171

I have been a fan since the begining Vincent Merkel Aug 2014 #172

Damn I'm sorry this is big shock it seems like dark times. trublu992 Aug 2014 #173

Good night, sweet prince. ashling Aug 2014 #175

I can't believe it. Skinner Aug 2014 #177

Me too. nt LiberalElite Aug 2014 #180

I audibly gasped when I read it Kennah Aug 2014 #178

I have never forgotten catchnrelease Aug 2014 #181

What an effin' kick in the groin. maddogesq Aug 2014 #182

I just woke up and saw this news. cosmicone Aug 2014 #183

Being able to make people laugh is a LibDemAlways Aug 2014 #184

Always a friend to the gay community too. Utopian Leftist Aug 2014 #185

So sad. He was a favorite of mine. icymist Aug 2014 #187

NO!!! Beaverhausen Aug 2014 #189

The rapid-fire brilliance of his ability to think on his feet... 3catwoman3 Aug 2014 #190

I'm stunned, at a loss for words RFKHumphreyObama Aug 2014 #191

RIP Robin. I'll never forget the night we hung out at the Holy City Zoo and that cray cat mackerel Aug 2014 #193

Damn. navarth Aug 2014 #195

Much sadness. lonestarnot Aug 2014 #196

I can't speak... defacto7 Aug 2014 #197

Goodbye, Dear Robin. Rest in peace. ReRe Aug 2014 #199

There are no words... ailsagirl Aug 2014 #200

Very sad, not surprising but still a shock and a huge loss. uppityperson Aug 2014 #201

This affects me Unknown Beatle Aug 2014 #202

What a loss. 90-percent Aug 2014 #204

Oh, no! hedgehog Aug 2014 #205

I don't know where the logic came from nolabels Aug 2014 #206

I can't remember the last time I was genuinely upset BlueEye Aug 2014 #207

RIP, Robin derby378 Aug 2014 #208

. myrna minx Aug 2014 #210

So, so sad for him and his family and friends. polly7 Aug 2014 #211

We will miss his comedy. RIP Robin, thank for for your laughs in tough times. n/t Paper Roses Aug 2014 #212

Just viewed this OnlinePoker Aug 2014 #213

recent update says that he hanged himself kath Aug 2014 #214

Probably the saddest news I've read so far this week. Liberal_from_va34 Aug 2014 #216

Boulderites are putting tributes to Robin locks Aug 2014 #217

Out of character but marions ghost Aug 2014 #218

Genius. bvf Aug 2014 #220

I have the feeling as I did when John Lennon died Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2014 #219

Seems he was battling depression jambo101 Aug 2014 #221

I never "got" his comedy. Tracer Aug 2014 #222