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Non-Wargaming Discussion => Chat & News => Topic started by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 August 2014, 11:35:14 PM

Title: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: Duke Speedy of Leighton on 11 August 2014, 11:35:14 PM
Blimey....

What a loss. :(
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: old smokie on 11 August 2014, 11:52:21 PM
 :( :(
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: Ithoriel on 12 August 2014, 01:15:09 AM
"... any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind." John Donne

He'll be missed.
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Post by: FierceKitty on 12 August 2014, 02:49:37 AM
I think I'll go and watch Popeye again this afternoon.
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: Nosher on 12 August 2014, 05:46:56 AM
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
:(
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Post by: Techno on 12 August 2014, 06:45:48 AM
A great shame. :(
Cheers - Phil
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Post by: Steve J on 12 August 2014, 07:18:39 AM
Daughter will be very upset at this sad news. An American comedian whose humour I enjoyed.
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: Hertsblue on 12 August 2014, 08:59:28 AM
The archetypal sad clown. You don't realise other people's problems until something like this happens. 
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Post by: Leman on 12 August 2014, 10:17:33 AM
.... and all too frequently it would seem.
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Post by: Glorfindel on 12 August 2014, 04:01:01 PM
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.
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: cameronian on 12 August 2014, 05:14:44 PM
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.
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: Chad on 12 August 2014, 06:59:27 PM
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
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: Poggle on 12 August 2014, 07:19:52 PM
Sad indeed. A comic genius, loved around the world, and apparently a nice fella in private too.  :(
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Post by: Orcs on 13 August 2014, 05:24:39 AM
And a wargamer too I believe.
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: Ace of Spades on 13 August 2014, 08:47:32 AM
A wargamer indeed from what I've read; WH 40K, Eldar apparently (should have played Orks though I'd say).

Rob
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: FierceKitty on 13 August 2014, 09:40:16 AM
I had to reassure a taxi driver today (in broken Thai) that Robbie Williams had not sung his last song yet. Unfortunately.
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: mollinary on 13 August 2014, 07:37:22 PM
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!   :D

Mollinary
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Post by: Leman on 13 August 2014, 09:34:53 PM
Shazbat! Nannu, nannu.
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: nikharwood on 15 August 2014, 06:05:09 PM
Quote from: FierceKitty on 13 August 2014, 09:40:16 AM
I had to reassure a taxi driver today (in broken Thai) that Robbie Williams had not sung his last song yet. Unfortunately.

Totally agree  :d
Title: Re: Robin Williams R.I.P.
Post by: Leon on 16 August 2014, 03:35:48 PM
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.