Meteo Xavier Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I don't know how relevant this is here, but considering the guy was a major game fan and even appeared in a Zelda commercial with the daughter he named after said game series, I figured it was at least somewhat appropriate to pay some respects. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/11/robin-williams-dead-dies_n_5670050.html - confirmed to not be a hoax. Before I got into music, I studied acting first, and unlike music I was actually good at it at the time I was studying it. Robin Williams was one of my main templates for that similar to how Hiroki Kikuta and Motoi Sakuraba exist as templates for me now. I don't usually get bummed out about many celebrities/entertainers that die, but I do feel unusually gut-punched by this one. Anyways, just wanted to leave a little mini-shrine here for those interested to contribute to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) He was one of my favorite actors, and was probably one of the most hilarious. May he continue to laugh and joke around in peace. Edited August 11, 2014 by timaeus222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argle Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Oh damn, that's a severe shock. The fact that such an immensely funny and talented dude could commit suicide from depression is just sad. IMO some of his best work was in voiceovers and improv, he was just brilliant at that stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theshaggyfreak Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 You know, celebrity deaths rarely both me that much. There are a short handful, though, that hit me particularly hard. Jim Henson was one. Robin Williams has now beed added to that list. In some ways, I felt like we were from the same planet. I pulled these out of my closet this evening and smiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yeah, this hit me hard too. Loved his work. Immensely talented and unbelievably funny. RIP, Mr. Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coop Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Well this outright sucks. I've always been a fan of Robin Williams. From his stand up performances, to his acting, and how much the guy could improve on just about any topic and turn it into something funny. I don't know what it was that drove him to this point, but the world of comedy just lost yet another big star in its universe. R.I.P Robin Williams, and thanks for the many, many laughs. Edited August 12, 2014 by The Coop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FenixDown Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I don't usually get affected by news of celebrity deaths, but Robin Williams was one of my favorite actors/comedians, especially when I was a kid. The news really hit me like a sucker punch, didn't even see it coming. My condolences to the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiesty Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Devastating news to anyone who loves to laugh. http://arts.nationalpost.com/2014/08/11/robin-williams-dead-at-63-police-believe-comedic-actor-committed-suicide-at-his-california-home/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Man, this really upsets me. Something about Robin Williams always just made me really happy, and hearing that he allegedly took his own life is unbelievably sad. I'm going to spend tonight watching some of his great standup performances and see him as the incredibly funny and bright guy that he was, and try not to focus on his untimely death. R.I.P. Same... I'll be racing in the OCR MK8 tournament tonight in his honor, then looking for stand up on Netflix. Hopefully it's there. Just watched Bicentennial Man on there a few weeks ago. I'm sure there's something on there I can watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beatdrop Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Super tragic. I'm gonna be the odd man out here and say that Toys was my favorite movie of his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiesty Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Absolutely devastating. Rarely am I brought close to tears by the death of a celebrity, but today I am genuinely shocked and saddened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbu Frahma Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Loved him in Good Will Hunting, Jumanji, Hook, Good Morning Vietnam, and Bicentennial Man (which is a guilty pleasure of mine). We've lost a great talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorgMan Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I just grabbed the phone to check why it buzzed me awake, only to find the internet in mourning. RIP man, I hope you really go to that place where dreams may come :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelCityOutlaw Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I was hoping so much that this was another terrible internet hoax. Man...this guy was in some of the funniest and most inspirational movies of my childhood. He gave the gift of laughter to entire generations! Apparently, the last words that the world at large saw was a tweet wishing his daughter Zelda a happy 25th birthday. and I was like "Awww. He's describing his grown up daughter like a princess! That's the sweetest thing ever!" and now it's too hard to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I just grabbed the phone to check why it buzzed me awake, only to find the internet in mourning. RIP man, I hope you really go to that place where dreams may come :'( Yeah that reminds me, my favorite movie of his was What Dreams May Come, watching it now may seem a bit sour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Loved him in Good Will Hunting, Jumanji, Hook, Good Morning Vietnam, and Bicentennial Man (which is a guilty pleasure of mine). We've lost a great talent. Loved him in Mrs. Doubtfire, and Jumanji too. Actually, my whole family and I were fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gario Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 This is one of the saddest Celebrity death I've experienced - this really hit where it hurt. I hope he finds solace in his own passing; RIP Robin Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chernabogue Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Oh man, this is so sad. I grew up with many of his films, and loved his work. May you find peace wherever you go, Mr. Williams. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 There is no overcoming it, merely accepting it and moving on as best as I am able. Also Zelda (his daughter) tweeted this out earlier. What's also really sad is that his very last tweet was a birthday message to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboKa Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Hauntingly beautiful last words - not afraid to admit to having man tears =( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salluz Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 The feeling of depression is immense. I feel for you, Robin Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazygecko Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crulex Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Man, Aladdin, Jumanji, Flubber, Hook.......his movies, his comedy, and the fact that he loved Zelda so much that he named his daughter after the princess (which is a wonderful thing for a father to do), so much about Robin Williams that I loved and enjoyed throughout my life. Regardless of what led to his passing in this way, I just hope he has found the peace he was after. My condolences to his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorgMan Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Yeah that reminds me, my favorite movie of his was What Dreams May Come, watching it now may seem a bit sour Gonna watch it tonight with the GF anyway. It's been sitting on the shelf just begging to be seen (she hasn't seen it yet) and quite frankly I can't think of a better moment. There is no overcoming it, merely accepting it and moving on as best as I am able.Also Zelda (his daughter) tweeted this out earlier. <snip> What's also really sad is that his very last tweet was a birthday message to her. Those are some really beautiful last words. A little bit haunting, yeah, but man-tearily beatiful. RIP man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiverSound Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Was truly shocked to hear this.. The irony of life, so many famous, succesful and beloved artists&comedians who make millions laugh are actually depressed in their personal life and resort to suicide, though in this case it's not yet confirmed. Damnit, makes you think of the old sayings about fortune&fame not making you any happier.. Wish things had gone differently for him. I'm grateful for the memories, Mr. Williams, you made me laugh countless times, too. Edited August 12, 2014 by RiverSound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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