Mork has left the planet

adorshki · Aug 11, 2014

Robin Williams was found dead in his home this morning.
God bless ye Robin, we hardly knew ye.
That's all I can say right now.
:grief:
From Huffington Post:

Susan Schneider, the actor's wife, released the following statement to the New York Times' Dave Itzkoff:

"This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one if its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope that the focus will not be on Robin's death but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."
Amen to that.

twocorgis · Aug 11, 2014

Really sad news. Robin was always one of my favorites

SouthernSounds · Aug 11, 2014

Sad news, Al.

May he rest in peace.

A hug,
B.

killdeer43 · Aug 11, 2014

Just picked up on the news....a real shocker. Color me speechless. :sorrow:

RIP,
Joe

davismanLV · Aug 11, 2014

A serious shocker, for sure. Bless his heart.....

adorshki · Aug 11, 2014

Having recovered a wee bit, I remember a conversation I had with a co-worker about 10 years ago, running down what an impressive list of accomplishments he had even then.
2 of my favorites are barely remembered:
I'd just seen "Popeye" on cable and realized how much study he must have put into capturing every little nuance of the original Fleischer animations, especially the sailor's grumpy under-his-breath mumblings.
"Hook" was a mgnificent re-work of the Peter Pan myth.
But for me, his breakout role was as Adrian Cronauer in "Good Morning Viet Nam".
Cryin' again. Gotta go.

killdeer43 · Aug 11, 2014

adorshki said:
Cryin' again. Gotta go.

You're not alone, Al. :grief:

Joe

Darryl Hattenhauer · Aug 11, 2014

Robin Williams

In August of 1971--possibly on August 11--I saw a mesmerizing street mime in Sausalito--an occasion I've always remembered as one of the most joyous of my life. A few years later, I saw him again on TV as Mork.

12 string · Aug 11, 2014

Shazbat!!

' Strang

guildman63 · Aug 11, 2014

It's too bad he chose to go out the way he did. He had some demons, but he was so funny, and a pretty good serious actor when he wanted to be.

killdeer43 · Aug 11, 2014

guildman63 said:
It's too bad he chose to go out the way he did. He had some demons, but he was so funny, and a pretty good serious actor when he wanted to be.

Took home the Big O for Good Will Hunting.

http://www.bustle.com/articles/35363-robin-williams-good-will-hunting-oscar-acceptance-speech-is-as-endearing-as-his-performance-video

Joe

JohnW63 · Aug 11, 2014

I liked " What Dreams may come" but it is hardly ever mentioned in his list.

I don't know if his internal demons brought on the drug or alcohol abuse or it was the other way around. It's a real shame, either way. I don't know if there will ever be as good an improve comedian since both he and Johnathan Winters have left the building.

gjmalcyon · Aug 12, 2014

JohnW63 said:
I don't know if there will ever be as good an improve comedian since both he and Johnathan Winters have left the building.

Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters had a singular ability to crack up Johnny Carson. There are some hilarious YouTube clips with either or both laying waste to Johnny.

I was always afraid that if both spent too much time in the same room, some weird form of a runaway comedic fusion reaction would cause the world to end in a rapidly expanding cloud of hysterically-laughing-until-they're-crying ions.

His talent was great and his demons that give him his talent were greater.

killdeer43 · Aug 12, 2014

gjmalcyon said:
Robin Williams and Jonathan Winters had a singular ability to crack up Johnny Carson. There are some hilarious YouTube clips with either or both laying waste to Johnny.

Classics, spanning a couple of generations.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NqEKvk9F4I

Comedy icons, to be sure.

Joe

southernGuild · Aug 12, 2014

Truely shocked, and deeply saddened by this wretched news. I really liked the guy, and his whole persona. Can't imagine him 'gone'.....It's still just sinkin' in here.
What a sad loss for us all.

dapmdave · Aug 12, 2014

What a shock. The man was a comedic genius.

Bikerdoc · Aug 12, 2014

Suicides leaves me speechless. I will never understand the pain and desperation of one who takes his own life; therefore I don't judge. I loved him I think mostly because there was love in everything he did. RIP.

Peace

SFIV1967 · Aug 12, 2014

Bikerdoc said:
Suicides leaves me speechless. I will never understand the pain and desperation of one who takes his own life; therefore I don't judge.

+1...R.I.P. Robin Williams...

adorshki said:
But for me, his breakout role was as Adrian Cronauer in "Good Morning Viet Nam".

Ralf

chazmo · Aug 12, 2014

RIP, Robin.

rampside · Aug 12, 2014

Oh Man! This is really heart breaking.
In my younger and thinner days, I seemed to bear an uncanny resemblance to Robin.
Not only was he tremendously talented, but many ladies thought he was seriously good looking too. AND thank you for that, MORK!

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