Genie, you're free!
Robin Williams died yesterday.
It is SO surreal. And very shocking. Apparently he took his own life, after a long struggle with depression and alcoholism. More shocking (to me) is how it has affected me. Usually a celebrity's passing is something I acknowledge and feel sad over, but I actually wept when I learned that Robin Williams was gone. And I continue to cry on and off throughout the day.
There is something about the man, the joy and laughter that he brought to so many lives, the way he touched so many people, his humour and wit, his gravitas and immense talent - it truly breaks my heart to think that such a light has gone out of our world. did
I actually did not know about his battle with depression, but isn't that always the way - those who shine the brightest have the darkest demons? Robin Williams has been so prevalent in our culture, one of those people who you just think you will always be there. From Mork and MIndy, to Dead Poets Society, to Aladdin, to Good Morning Vietnam, to Hook, to Patch Adams, to Mrs. Doubtfire, to Night At The Museum, to Good Will Hunting, to Popeye, to Jumanji, to The Birdcage, to Jack, to Insomnia, to One Hour Photo, to all the rest of the movies I have & haven't seen, he was so much more than just a hilarious comedian - he was a brilliant actor. His range was incredible, and I'm sure a lot of people (myself included) would have even realized it but for his untimely death now.
Barack Obama issued a statement regarding the actor's death:
"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien - but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit. He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most - from our troops stationed abroad to the marginalized on our own streets. The Obama family offers our condolences to Robin’s family, his friends, and everyone who found their voice and their verse thanks to Robin Williams."
How appropriate and true.
"O Captain! My Captain! rise up and hear the bells;
Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills"
Bangarang, Robin Williams, show them the white light you're made of!
I hope you have at last found the peace you need, Mr. Williams, God Bless.
It is SO surreal. And very shocking. Apparently he took his own life, after a long struggle with depression and alcoholism. More shocking (to me) is how it has affected me. Usually a celebrity's passing is something I acknowledge and feel sad over, but I actually wept when I learned that Robin Williams was gone. And I continue to cry on and off throughout the day.
There is something about the man, the joy and laughter that he brought to so many lives, the way he touched so many people, his humour and wit, his gravitas and immense talent - it truly breaks my heart to think that such a light has gone out of our world. did
I actually did not know about his battle with depression, but isn't that always the way - those who shine the brightest have the darkest demons? Robin Williams has been so prevalent in our culture, one of those people who you just think you will always be there. From Mork and MIndy, to Dead Poets Society, to Aladdin, to Good Morning Vietnam, to Hook, to Patch Adams, to Mrs. Doubtfire, to Night At The Museum, to Good Will Hunting, to Popeye, to Jumanji, to The Birdcage, to Jack, to Insomnia, to One Hour Photo, to all the rest of the movies I have & haven't seen, he was so much more than just a hilarious comedian - he was a brilliant actor. His range was incredible, and I'm sure a lot of people (myself included) would have even realized it but for his untimely death now.
Barack Obama issued a statement regarding the actor's death:
"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien - but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit. He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most - from our troops stationed abroad to the marginalized on our own streets. The Obama family offers our condolences to Robin’s family, his friends, and everyone who found their voice and their verse thanks to Robin Williams."
How appropriate and true.
"O Captain! My Captain! rise up and hear the bells;
Rise up-for you the flag is flung-for you the bugle trills"
Bangarang, Robin Williams, show them the white light you're made of!
I hope you have at last found the peace you need, Mr. Williams, God Bless.