Robin Williams Dead Age 63

[Call me bubba]

the American actor and Oscar winner was found dead at his home ,

So sad,

 

 

 

The actor Robin Williams died on Monday morning, his publicist, Mara Buxbaum, said in a statement.

Mr. Williams, 63, had been battling severe depression recently, the statement said.

 

“This is a tragic and sudden loss,” the statement said. “The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”

Mr. Williams was found unconscious at his home in Tiburon, Calif., around noon on Monday,

the Marin County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. His death appeared to be a suicide due to asphyxia, the statement said.

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/12/movies/robin-williams-oscar-winning-comedian-dies-at-63.html

 

 

The Academy Award winner and comedian rose to fame playing the alien Mork in the TV series 'Mork & Mindy' and became well-known for his starring roles in movies such as 'Mrs. Doubtfire,' and 'Jumanj.' Williams won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in 'Good Will Hunting.' He lent his voice to numerous cartoons including 'Aladdin' and 'Happy Feet.'

 

http://www.aol.com/article/2014/08/11/actor-robin-williams-death-confirmed-by-marin-county-sheriffs-d/20945304/

[Hewy09]

So sad to see all that talent go to waste. Too bad he didn't get the help he thought he needed before he took his own life.

[Medic Mike]

Very sad news indeed. Goes to show that "depression" can not be taken for granted, and does affect every walk of life.

[Jollygoodfellow]

[Call me bubba]

Lets hope his death will increase awareness of depression, so that others can live a better life

those who need or seek help should be able to get it,

income or where they live should not be a barrier to overcome this "possible killer"

 

[Classic Dry]

I, for one, would definitely not like to experience the absolute despair that deep depression brings.

[Miguk]

If one of the funniest men in the world could not cure himself with laughter there is no hope for us regular folks!  It is a terrible mystery.

[Gerald Glatt]

They say he was on antidepressants.  These are powerful medications that have many side effects, one of witch is suicide. The label clearly states that you are to call or see the doctor immediately if you experience any side effects.  Robbin did not follow instructions. 

[Jack Peterson]

During the Falklands Conflict, I saw HMS Sheffield go down in under 2 minutes with a loss of 300+ lives

 

PTS, they call it, Depression, is what it is. 7 months of Treatment and never alone for more than 10/15 mins.  ( It's called Suicide watch)

 

What the heck, Happened here??

 

 

JP :tiphat:

Edited August 13, 2014 by Jack Peterson

[Classic Dry]

They say he was on antidepressants.  These are powerful medications that have many side effects, one of witch is suicide. The label clearly states that you are to call or see the doctor immediately if you experience any side effects.  Robbin did not follow instructions. 

I have to take cautious issue with this, Graham. Antidepressants are give to lift the mood. Yes there are side effects which 

can also be treated with medication. The biggest danger is in being so depressed that taking antidepressants becomes 

not worth the bother. In truth, Graham, suicide can never be considered a side effect of anything. Robin struggled with

manic depression all his life. We remember him best in his manic phases, forgetting that we were watching a mentally ill

person displaying his mania to the world, and being loved for it.