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164. Horrified by this news

Mon Aug 11, 2014, 09:01 PM

Aug 2014

I live across the Bay & Robin was always gracious to my friends. Never got to meet him myself, but I heard only good things about him.

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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