Robin Williams dead at 63

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Absolutely heartbroken to hear the news about Robin Williams. It feels as if a part of my childhood has just died.

When I young I loved his comedic roles in Mrs Doubtfire, Mork & Mindy to the Genie in Aladdin. It was only in my teens that I came to respect him as an actor in roles in Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, The Fisher King, Good Will Hunting, Insomnia and One Hour Photo.

Williams was equally known for his manic comic energy and his ability to portray heavy dramatic roles. He was an uncanny chameleon, mimic, and clown, able to channel whole characters in a single affectation and statement. When Williams’ first stand-up specials hit, they were unlike anything else. His best comedy had the same effect as great pop songs: Williams would riff on a line or character in a way that stuck that thing in your head forever. Nearly every comedian relies upon language, but Williams could dance around words like few others.

Even a passing glance at Williams’ film work reveals a common core: his wildly entertaining comedy so often seemed to be a cover for a very dark worldview. In that respect, he was the ultimate clown, which is something I write as the highest of compliments. There was a part of Williams that seethed, and which could be very difficult to look squarely in the eye. Good Morning Vietnam touched on this; World’s Greatest Dad stared it straight in the face.

I had the pleasure of meeting once when he was passing through the airport, he was on his way with Lance Armstrong and Lewis Black to entertain the troops.

I walked up to him and stuck my hand out and did the nanu nanu handshake from Mork & Mindy with him, to which he replied "Aren't you a little young to know that?" I told him how I loved watching Mork as a kid and how at one time I was banned from watching it as I used to watch Mork as Mork watched TV, upside down, which after a few minutes caused a nose bleed and I got blood all over one of the cushions. So no Mork for me for a week or so, which made him laugh.

We chatted about his love of games and how he named his daughter Zelda after Princess Zelda in the Legend of Zelda series, and how he was looking forward to playing Battlefield 3 on PC. Or how after watching One Hour Photo I got rid of my film camera and bought a digital one instead.

When he was the Genie in Aladdin he sang that we would never have a friend like him, and he was right, we'll never have a friend like Robin Williams again.

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Reminded of that appearance on Louie as that was the last time I saw him act. I was so happy to see him on that, one of my favorite shows.

So sad. Grew up on his movies like so many else in here.

RIP. :(
 
One of only a few famous people I have ever met. Outside Harrods, London, waiting for the store to open, many years ago.
Me being a typical Brit was too shy to approach him. However, my uber-confident Australian friend marched right up to him and introduced us and proceeded to tell him how much she loved his films. He was so nice to her. What a nice guy.

He will be such a sorely missed talent, RIP.
 
This death has hit me up hard, he always seemed like such a great guy and he was a part of so many peoples childhood, mine included.

RIP
 
It's really unbelivable.

He was one of those people you thought were going to live forever and be a part of your life...

this year sucks...
 
Such sad news, not only was he unbelievably talented as not just a comic but also a serious actor he also seemed to be a genuinely nice guy, I have never read a bad word about him. Rip.
 
Heard the news on the radio on the way to work. Shed a few quiet tears in traffic on the way there as the radio station played some tributes and then again on the way home.

I grew up on Mork and Mindy, loved his standup stuff, his interviews and enjoyed a few of his movies too. Robin and Leslie Nielson are two lights that have gone out in the world in recent times in regards to the humour I grew up on.

RIP man. Thanks for the laughs.
 
I got a message from a friend saying "Cant believe Robin Williams died". I assumed he was making some kind of terrible joke. I can't believe he's really gone. He brought so much happiness into my life through his movies and genuinely seemed like a stand-up man. I'll miss him. Rest in peace, funny man.
 
Gutted.

Live on Broadway is possibly my favourite stand up show ever - just genius.

I always loved watching his interviews, so intelligent - almost like his brain was moving to fast for the rest of him to catch up.

What a loss.

Some amazing tributes though:-

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-28751241

"Robin Williams made the world laugh & think. I will remember & honour that. A great man, artist and friend. I will miss him beyond measure." - Actor Kevin Spacey via Twitter

"Robin was both my friend and my hero, a unique talent and a kind and generous man; the world will be a much poorer place without him." - Comedian Billy Connolly
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And Zelda's poem extract is heartbreaking:-
"You - you alone will have the stars as no one else has them... In one of the stars I shall be living. In one of them I shall be laughing.

"And so it will be as if all the stars were laughing, when you look at the sky at night... You - only you - will have stars that can laugh."
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pauljeremiah said:
Absolutely heartbroken to hear the news about Robin Williams. It feels as if a part of my childhood has just died.

When I young I loved his comedic roles in Mrs Doubtfire, Mork & Mindy to the Genie in Aladdin. It was only in my teens that I came to respect him as an actor in roles in Good Morning Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, The Fisher King, Good Will Hunting, Insomnia and One Hour Photo.

Williams was equally known for his manic comic energy and his ability to portray heavy dramatic roles. He was an uncanny chameleon, mimic, and clown, able to channel whole characters in a single affectation and statement. When Williams’ first stand-up specials hit, they were unlike anything else. His best comedy had the same effect as great pop songs: Williams would riff on a line or character in a way that stuck that thing in your head forever. Nearly every comedian relies upon language, but Williams could dance around words like few others.

Even a passing glance at Williams’ film work reveals a common core: his wildly entertaining comedy so often seemed to be a cover for a very dark worldview. In that respect, he was the ultimate clown, which is something I write as the highest of compliments. There was a part of Williams that seethed, and which could be very difficult to look squarely in the eye. Good Morning Vietnam touched on this; World’s Greatest Dad stared it straight in the face.

I had the pleasure of meeting once when he was passing through the airport, he was on his way with Lance Armstrong and Lewis Black to entertain the troops.

I walked up to him and stuck my hand out and did the nanu nanu handshake from Mork & Mindy with him, to which he replied "Aren't you a little young to know that?" I told him how I loved watching Mork as a kid and how at one time I was banned from watching it as I used to watch Mork as Mork watched TV, upside down, which after a few minutes caused a nose bleed and I got blood all over one of the cushions. So no Mork for me for a week or so, which made him laugh.

We chatted about his love of games and how he named his daughter Zelda after Princess Zelda in the Legend of Zelda series, and how he was looking forward to playing Battlefield 3 on PC. Or how after watching One Hour Photo I got rid of my film camera and bought a digital one instead.

When he was the Genie in Aladdin he sang that we would never have a friend like him, and he was right, we'll never have a friend like Robin Williams again.

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Nice tribute dude. Enjoyed reading it
 
I was never a big fan of him but I really didn't expect this. He was so young, and if he really did it himself it's even worse, I didn't know he was depressed.
Poor Zelda (and all the rest of his family obviously)
 
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