CALIgula Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Actor Robin Williams died this morning in California, according to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office-Coroner Division and his press representative. He was 63. "Robin Williams passed away this morning," the actor's rep Mara Buxbaum said in a statement tonight. "He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time." According a statement from the Marin County Coroner, they received a 911 call at 11:55 a.m., that Williams had been located unconscious and not breathing inside his residence in Tiburon, California. "The male subject, pronounced deceased at 12:02 pm has been identified as Robin McLaurin Williams." "An investigation into the cause, manner, and circumstances of the death is currently underway by the Investigations and Coroner Divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information developed during the investigation indicates Mr. Williams was last seen alive at his residence, where he resides with his wife, at approximately 10:00 pm on August 10, 2014." "At this time, the Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made. A forensic examination is currently scheduled for August 12, 2014 with subsequent toxicology testing to be conducted." The actor won a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his role in "Mrs. Doubtfire" actor and appeared in dozens of films including "Good Morning Vietnam," "Good Will Hunting," "Dead Poets Society," and "Patch Adams." damn :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted August 11, 2014 Author Share Posted August 11, 2014 so many amazing roles... http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000245/?ref_=tt_ov_st my favorite movies he starred in: Patch Adams Mrs. Doubtfire August Rush Jakob The Liar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 This has been taken down, but mate grabbed a shot; Accusing people of lying about the death... when they were indeed lying. Classy. It's sad, but I don't have much sympathy for black dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injury Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 man, damn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather lewis Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 good will hunting is one of my favorites. and mrs. doubtfire was a movie that my whole family enjoyed together. best scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 RIP such a bummer tht comedians are such tortured people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hua Guofang Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 It's sad, but I don't have much sympathy for black dog. I don't know man. I've had dudes close to me with every reason to live - top wife, great kids, enviable career and all that - off themselves though depression. I also know a bunch of peeps dealing with it and still living. We can all get depressed but having your brain, your mind, your own logic fuck with you is a quantum leap away from what anyone who doesn't have it can understand. I don't suffer from it at all but those who do that have enunciated it to me in a way that resonated really helped me to understand the irrationality of it and how it does not stand up to reason. I also have a minor in psych and am very clear on how the physiology of your brain can very much dictate who you are and what you do. I've had a close mate go from strong (worked on doors with him, could twist your head off whilst giving you a smiling lecture on the values of good manners and propriety) and normal with hot GF, good prospects to dead on the road in front of me because he didn't want to fight the voices in his head any longer. His problem was schizophrenia. Chemical imbalance is an easy term to use and throw away but it is hugely real and the power it has over those who live with it is something those who are free can hardly grasp. Fucking Nigels and pea-hearts off themselves from depression. Normal dudes with decent lives off themselves from depression. Hard men who lead can off themselves from depression. People on top of the world with everything to live for off themselves from depression. Hard to argue against that kind of power. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shittles..TasteTheAsshole Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbydigital Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 RIP. a funny comedian and a good actor that ms doubtfire scene is definitely one of my favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 RIP Petirrojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Can I also point out that Obama officially commenting on the suicide of a drug addled entertainer, yet staying silent on Ferguson, really showed what his priorities really are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprotester Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I don't know man. I've had dudes close to me with every reason to live - top wife, great kids, enviable career and all that - off themselves though depression. I also know a bunch of peeps dealing with it and still living. I've been close enough to it to have formed my own opinion based on personal experience. Just my opinion though. This being a leading news story all around the world is perfect for all the truly fucked up shit that's going on to be swept into a ten second comment grab just before sports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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theprotester Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 Correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hua Guofang Posted August 13, 2014 Share Posted August 13, 2014 This being a leading news story all around the world is perfect for all the truly fucked up shit that's going on to be swept into a ten second comment grab just before sports. It's certainly a perfect example of how fucking pointless Fairfax media is these days - top 5 stories are Robin W. Fucking vultures. However I was satisfied to see the ABC TV news have it down the list as a story. And don't worry, you're going to see Russia/Ukraine shoot up the charts in the very near future as a news story again. Iraq is also still pretty high in terms of coverage and importance. It all may be tabloidesque vulturism in the news and the moment but never fear, true suffering and brutality will be back, front and center on your TV screen soon enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealcityonsmash Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 RI<P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnitzel Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 It all may be tabloidesque vulturism in the news and the moment but never fear, true suffering and brutality will be back, front and center on your TV screen soon enough. Like a never ending cycle of death and dismemberment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finEyoungCamel!!! Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Dude had one of the best law and order eps. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALIgula Posted August 16, 2014 Author Share Posted August 16, 2014 just watched this movie for the first time last night on netflix. wow...watching this movie after his own suicide was chilling to watch... the entire movie being basically about suicide and knowing that the main actor would commit suicide 5 years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodyWishes Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I wasn't the biggest fan but for him to have that status, success and family and end his life means he was probably hurting more than we can ever imagine. My best friend of 20 years just killed himself, funniest and happiest dude I ever knew. I never knew he was in that much pain and I wish I could have done something. Selfish or not, the decision is theirs and theirs only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mauler5150 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 My doppelgänger from the What you think other users look like thread has passed. Shit is depressing that is for sure, but it is mad how focal the media has been about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Major overkill for sure Even on local news Yet no mention of Ferguson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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