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Robin Williams Dies of Suspected Suicide
The Hollywood Reporter ^ | 11 Aug 2014 | Kimberly Nordyke

Posted on 08/11/2014 4:00:46 PM PDT by mandaladon

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at age 63, according to police in Marin County, Calif.

The full statement is below.

On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 a.m, Marin County Communications

received a 9-1-1 telephone call reporting a male adult had been located unconscious

and not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated Tiburon, CA. The Sheriff’s

Office, as well as the Tiburon Fire Department and

Southern Marin Fire Protection

District were dispatched to the incident with emergency personnel arriving on scene at

12:00 pm. The male subject, pronounced deceased at

12:02 pm has been identified as

Robin McLaurin Williams, a 63 year old resident of

unincorporated Tiburon, CA.

(Excerpt) Read more at hollywoodreporter.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Front Page News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: depression; drugabuse; drugs; hollywood; mork; nanoonanoo; obituaries; obituary; rehab; robinwilliams; suicide; williams
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To: mandaladon

Welcome to Obama’s America, even the comics can’t handle it any longer.


41 posted on 08/11/2014 4:12:35 PM PDT by kaehurowing
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To: mandaladon
I was looking forward to the Mrs. Doubtfire sequel that was in the works, but that will obviously not happen now. Too bad.


42 posted on 08/11/2014 4:12:44 PM PDT by conservative98
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To: Clint N. Suhks

Good movie.


43 posted on 08/11/2014 4:12:54 PM PDT by Carriage Hill ( Some days you're the windshield, and some days you're the bug.)
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To: tcrlaf
He has long been known as someone on the edge.

His comedic riffs were always intensely emotional and physical. Made him very different from most.

44 posted on 08/11/2014 4:13:12 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished. It will just take a while before everyone realizes it.)
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To: GrandJediMasterYoda

Don’t be a jerk. Not everything is because of Obama. RIP Mr. Williams.


45 posted on 08/11/2014 4:13:33 PM PDT by bigdaddy45
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To: pogo101

The Kadaffy one I remember.

This is a “Line of Death”, you cross it, you die.

Ok....you cross this Line, you die.....

Ok. you cross this Line, you die....

You cross this Line, you die....

Ok, that’s it, you come-a knocking on my door, I’m not-a coming out....Nyaaah.


46 posted on 08/11/2014 4:13:49 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: mandaladon
This is what Gary Senise tweeted: Gary Sinise ‏@GarySinise 8m R.i.P Robin Williams.His genius as artist & comedian will B missed & his support of R troops no doubt was much appreciated by all who serve How true, eventhough Robin was a liberal but he did support our men and women in uniform and for that he will greatly be appreciated. God I wish he was not alone; I wish someone was there. Our local channel said he hanged himself.
47 posted on 08/11/2014 4:13:56 PM PDT by Patriot Babe
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To: mandaladon
I hope he didn't suicide. I really admired his comedy back in the 70's 80's
and it would be a huge let-down if he gave up the ghost by his own hand.

I can never forgive Suicide. Cowards way out.

48 posted on 08/11/2014 4:14:08 PM PDT by MaxMax (Pay Attention and you'll be pissed off too! FIRE BOEHNER, NOW!)
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To: kaehurowing
Welcome to Obama’s America, even the comics can’t handle it any longer.

Thanks for the belly laugh.

49 posted on 08/11/2014 4:14:24 PM PDT by exit82 ("The Taliban is on the inside of the building" E. Nordstrom 10-10-12)
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To: rainee

Think of all those who are not famous why struggle with these issues. Sad for the person and very sad for the families.


50 posted on 08/11/2014 4:14:30 PM PDT by ilovesarah2012
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To: mandaladon
RIP brilliant mind, so sad, those of us with friends and family with mental illness, we know the tough rode they are on.

FWIW, a friend has a friend that I have met that is a relative and I have heard stories ( not for here ) as to how funny even around the family.

51 posted on 08/11/2014 4:14:31 PM PDT by taildragger (Not my Circus, Not my Monkey ( Boy does that apply to DC...))
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To: DoughtyOne

A comic actor went to see his doctor about depression ... the doctor said to go and see Pagliacci and Tonio The Fool. It’ll make you laugh and you’ll be happy when you leave.. The man answered “I am Tonio”


52 posted on 08/11/2014 4:14:32 PM PDT by SkyDancer (If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed. If you do read the newspaper you are misinformed)
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To: mandaladon

Feel for his kids.


53 posted on 08/11/2014 4:14:42 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: ChildOfThe60s

They call it bipolar now. Cobain and Winehouse I think were also bipolar. Leads to impulsive behavior, addictive personality, poor money management, etc.


54 posted on 08/11/2014 4:14:58 PM PDT by mmichaels1970
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To: mandaladon

He had always struggled with addiction. Ironic since he was so intolerant of Republicans and conservatives.

Great comedic mind.

He and Jonathan Winters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NqEKvk9F4I


55 posted on 08/11/2014 4:15:44 PM PDT by AppyPappy (If you really want to annoy someone, point out something obvious they are trying hard to ignore.)
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To: mandaladon

Hated his politics but he did some great,great stuff.For some reason the film “Awakenings” comes first to my mind.Anyone who’s never seen it should do so.It’s outstanding!


56 posted on 08/11/2014 4:15:48 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Rat Party policy;Lie,deny,refuse to comply)
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To: bigdaddy45

So many comedians seem to have that dark side that haunted them.


57 posted on 08/11/2014 4:15:50 PM PDT by mware
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To: SoFloFreeper
Money, fame, and talent do not bring happiness.

I think I could be happy with them.

58 posted on 08/11/2014 4:16:56 PM PDT by luvbach1 (We are finished. It will just take a while before everyone realizes it.)
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To: mandaladon

I couldn’t stand his acting, his comedy or his politics....

Still very sad to hear this and prayers to his family.


59 posted on 08/11/2014 4:17:03 PM PDT by Bullish (You ever notice that liberalism really just amounts to anti-morality?)
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To: AppyPappy

I suspect when Jonathan Winters passed, he lost his mentor, and the one person who understood him.


60 posted on 08/11/2014 4:17:03 PM PDT by dfwgator
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