Robin Williams found dead inside his home

[Kimster]

Please be respectful of how others are trying to sort out Robin's decision to end his life. If we can continue to talk about it with each other, maybe we can all learn how to help the living who are dealing with thoughts of suicide.

The posts about his suicide being an erotic accident are NOT allowed. There is nothing to support that theory.

The posts about how the family could have done something or didn't do enough are also off the table. They have asked the public to give them a rest and we're going to honor that request.

Need help? In the U.S., call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

 

[Mels3kidz]

Except for the fact that LE and the ME have ruled suicide and they have more information than we do.

Mel

If this was to be a memorial thread only... apologies. I thought it was a discussion. I don't no that anyone mentioned murder... but I haven't read the entire thread. IMO it's not "darker" to discuss a theory other than suicide. No one is jumping into an erotica discussion that I am aware of. Sitting in a chair with a belt wedged in the door jam of a closet are details that had a question mark for me. If this was an accident it is still heartbreaking. Focusing only on the possibility of the depression/suicide aspect and using his death to talk about depression and how awful it is (and it IS) just may be sweeping another danger under the rug. IMO there isn't enough to rule out the fact this might not be a depression caused suicide, and could be an accident caused by another growing problem ...that could be discussed to help others.

 

[neverletgo]

Mrs. Doubtfire Actress Writes Heartfelt Recollection of Robin Williams's Kindness
08/13/2014 02:15PM

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"When I was 14 years old, I went on location to film Mrs. Doubtfire for five months," Jakub writes. "My high school was not happy. My job meant an increased workload for teachers, and they were not equipped to handle a 'non-traditional' student. So, during filming, they kicked me out."

"When I arrived at work the next day, Robin noticed that I was upset and asked me what was wrong. I explained what had happened, and the next day, he handed me a letter that he wrote to my school. He explained that I was just trying to continue my education while pursuing my career. He wrote embarrassingly kind things about my character and my work, and requested that they reconsider and allow me to return to my classes."

"The school framed the letter. They hung it in the principal's office. But they didn't invite me to return to school."

http://www.people.com/article/robin-williams-lisa-jakub-mrs-doubtfire-daughter

 

[chlban]

http://www.nationalledger.com/pop-culture-news/sarah-michelle-gellar-robin-214057.shtml

A truly beautiful tribute by his latest co-star. It also included a quote from David Kelly and another co worker on his TV show. He was such a lovely man.

Such a tragedy.

 

[gramcracker]

Norm MacDonald tweeted our favorite Robin Williams remembrance to date

http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/12/5...r-favorite-robin-williams-remembrance-to-date

 

[Mels3kidz]

Billy Crystal could probably pull it off but he won't and I wouldn't want him too.

Mel

I see no way they could find a replacement for him in the sequel to Mrs. Doubtfire.

 

[Steely Dan]

My brother killed himself less than three months ago after life long struggles w depression. Perhaps I need education but Im so very p*ssed at all this.

JMO

Unless you've been there it's impossible to understand. JMO

 

[thefragile7393]

Norm MacDonald tweeted our favorite Robin Williams remembrance to date

http://www.theverge.com/2014/8/12/5...r-favorite-robin-williams-remembrance-to-date

Wow. Just wow. [emoji22]

 

[kato]

I am so disappointed that people have to come here to throw shade at a grieving family. This isn't a suspicious murder, it isnt' EA, LE has made if absolutely clear it is a tragic suicide. I can assure you that everyone who has ever been close to him is already beating themselves up, but it's nice to know there are plenty of people willing to pile on anyway.

I'm out of here. There are plenty of real murders on this board to read about.

RIP Robin Williams. You were a comedic genius and a kind and generous man. The world has truly suffered a loss and I will mourn you and honoryou by not disrespecting your family.

Obviously that will need to be done elsewhere.

AMEN! You tell 'em. Thank you for your tact & eloquence.

 

[SStarr33]

Not sure if this has been posted. I can't keep up

Robin Williams’ friend reveals actor resented having to do new Mrs Doubtfire

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/cel...-resented-having-to-do-new-Mrs-Doubtfire.html

 

[kato]

Unless you've been there it's impossible to understand. JMO

Well I HAVE been there for 5 yrs. now. My sister took her life 5 yrs. ago this year leaving 3 children & it's a living hell. I have overdosed 4 times since then I don't see where people says it gets better because it doesn't. In fact it gets worse. I had to leave my job of 15 yrs. I'm now on disability was in & out of hospitals & various PHP & IOP programs as I also have mental illnesses. At 13 I was diagnosed with Borderl ine Personality Disorder, Major Depression & later Bi-Polar Disorder. To just even live I have to take 5 meds. a day & underwent a series of about 15 ECT Treatments. I was in my 1st "mental" hospital when I was only 9. Too long to tell my life story here but I KNOW of which I speak.

I understand Robin perhaps being tired of fighting this dreaded disease. Been fighting about 40 yrs. now (I'm 49) & I'm friggin' tired of fighting myself. I would much rather work Being on disability is no piece of cake.

 

[DocBrew]

Well I HAVE been there for 5 yrs. now. My sister took her life 5 yrs. ago this year leaving 3 children & it's a living hell. I have overdosed 4 times since then I don't see where people says it gets better because it doesn't. In fact it gets worse. I had to leave my job of 15 yrs. I'm now on disability was in & out of hospitals & various PHP & IOP programs as I also have mental illnesses. At 13 I was diagnosed with Borderl ine Personality Disorder, Major Depression & later Bi-Polar Disorder. To just even live I have to take 5 meds. a day & underwent a series of about 15 ECT Treatments. I was in my 1st "mental" hospital when I was only 9. Too long to tell my life story here but I KNOW of which I speak.

I understand Robin perhaps being tired of fighting this dreaded disease. Been fighting about 40 yrs. now (I'm 49) & I'm friggin' tired of fighting myself. I would much rather work Being on disability is no piece of cake.

You shouldn't have been diagnosed with BPD at age 13. That's pretty much unethical.

 

[SnoopyDawgDawg]

Well I HAVE been there for 5 yrs. now. My sister took her life 5 yrs. ago this year leaving 3 children & it's a living hell. I have overdosed 4 times since then I don't see where people says it gets better because it doesn't. In fact it gets worse. I had to leave my job of 15 yrs. I'm now on disability was in & out of hospitals & various PHP & IOP programs as I also have mental illnesses. At 13 I was diagnosed with Borderl ine Personality Disorder, Major Depression & later Bi-Polar Disorder. To just even live I have to take 5 meds. a day & underwent a series of about 15 ECT Treatments. I was in my 1st "mental" hospital when I was only 9. Too long to tell my life story here but I KNOW of which I speak.

I understand Robin perhaps being tired of fighting this dreaded disease. Been fighting about 40 yrs. now (I'm 49) & I'm friggin' tired of fighting myself. I would much rather work Being on disability is no piece of cake.

My heart goes out to you, Dear.

 

[DeDee]

Not sure if this has been posted. I can't keep up

Robin Williams’ friend reveals actor resented having to do new Mrs Doubtfire

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/cel...-resented-having-to-do-new-Mrs-Doubtfire.html

As stated in post #318, Robin did not want to be in the movies bc they drained his energy so much but he did them bc he needed the money. My favorite line from Mrs Doubtfire is when [Robin] Mrs Doubtfire is at the stove cooking and her garment caught fire around the beast area. Robin quips: "My first day as a woman and I'm already getting hot flashes!"

[video=youtube;MAp8j4c2LGs]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAp8j4c2LGs[/video]

And to Todd Bridges: Too late, buddy. Far too late to apologize.

I would like to commend Kimster for clarifying the rules of this thread.

moo and all that jazz

 

[SophieRose]

Todd Bridges was on some show last night and again apologized, saying his friend had committed suicide in the last few months and he was really only addressing that. He only had nice things to say about Robin, saying that when he filmed his show, Robin was nearby filming Mork and Mindy, and Robin always asked him, although Todd was just a child, how he was doing. Todd said he was a very nice down-to-earth guy.

 

[kato]

You shouldn't have been diagnosed with BPD at age 13. That's pretty much unethical.[/QUOTE

Why?

 

[kato]

You shouldn't have been diagnosed with BPD at age 13. That's pretty much unethical.

Just in case there is confusion. I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder at 13. The Bi-Polar didn't manifest itself til I was in my 30's. There are 2 BPD abbreviations.

 

[SnoopyDawgDawg]

Just in case there is confusion. I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder at 13. The Bi-Polar didn't manifest itself til I was in my 30's. There are 2 BPD abbreviations.

http://www.sin-limite.net/portal/library/miller2008.pdf

Fact or fiction: Diagnosing borderline personality disorder in adolescents



http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publ...n-children-and-teens-easy-to-read/index.shtml

Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens

 

[DocBrew]

Just in case there is confusion. I was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder at 13. The Bi-Polar didn't manifest itself til I was in my 30's. There are 2 BPD abbreviations.

Yeah, I was referring to the Borderline Personality Disorder. It's very rare - extremely rare - to diagnose a child (or adolescent) with a personality disorder. Nowadays, it's considered pretty much unethical. A bipolar disorder dx is not as rare, as long as there is clear cut and longitudinal justification for it.
JMO.

 

[Jessen]

didn't see this posted....it's a Facebook posting from the husband of RW's personal assistant
Daniel Spencer
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152572324824318&id=101399714317