Robin Williams R.I.P.

[Duke Speedy of Leighton]

Blimey....

What a loss.

[old smokie]

 

[Ithoriel]

"... any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind." John Donne

He'll be missed.

[FierceKitty]

I think I'll go and watch Popeye again this afternoon.

[Nosher]

one of the few Americans whose humour I could 'get'.

Mrs Doubtfire carried me through some very messy personal times. And GMV was a classic, not to mention some of his more sinister roles such as One Hour Photo.

Proper Legend

[Techno]

A great shame.
Cheers - Phil

[Steve J]

Daughter will be very upset at this sad news. An American comedian whose humour I enjoyed.

[Hertsblue]

The archetypal sad clown. You don't realise other people's problems until something like this happens. 

[Leman]

.... and all too frequently it would seem.

[Glorfindel]

Very sad news...

Given the circumstances, I very much hope that the opportunities offered in his film "What Dreams May Come"
do come true.

A great loss.

[cameronian]

Agreed, there really was something special about the man, his role as the bolshy DJ in GMV was just fantastic; poor Robin, peace at last.

[Chad]

I always remember him in Mork and Mindy, which got him noticed. I believe Disney redesigned
the genie in Aladdin to accommodate his humour.

Sad loss

[Poggle]

Sad indeed. A comic genius, loved around the world, and apparently a nice fella in private too. 

[Orcs]

And a wargamer too I believe.

[Ace of Spades]

A wargamer indeed from what I've read; WH 40K, Eldar apparently (should have played Orks though I'd say).

Rob

[FierceKitty]

I had to reassure a taxi driver today (in broken Thai) that Robbie Williams had not sung his last song yet. Unfortunately.

[mollinary]

It is indeed very sad, to see someone so talented driven by his own demons to such an end.   He was not one of my favourites, but I could see his talent, and very much mourn his passing.  I will now, finally, get a copy of Dead Poets Society and see what all the fuss was about!   

Mollinary

[Leman]

Shazbat! Nannu, nannu.

[nikharwood]

I had to reassure a taxi driver today (in broken Thai) that Robbie Williams had not sung his last song yet. Unfortunately.

Totally agree 

[Leon]

Really sorry to hear this while I was away, I've always like both his comedy and acting.  I can't think of many comedians of his style that have made the crossover to serious acting roles, but he did it extremely well.