Robin Williams: Behind The Laughter
Though my Dad never said it, he taught us that laughter is one of the most potent elixirs in life. When my Dad passed, my family turned to laughter to grieve and heal.
We learned more about Robin today from his wife Susan Schneider and now the picture of his passing is clearer. According to the Huffington Post, Williams' widow released a statement saying he was in the beginning stages of Parkinson's Disease. Whoa.
Robin Williams will always be remembered for making us laugh, but there is so much more to him. In his passing, he has given us the chance to heal with laughter, become aware of his illness (depression) and act, and somehow see how important those in are life are.
We also have a chance to better know Robin Williams, like we never did when he was alive. Here are some glimpses into the man.
I will miss him greatly.
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Robin and Christopher Reeve
Robin and Christopher were roommates at the prestigious Julliard School. What an odd pair, right?
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Robin and Jonathan Winters
Loving comedy, I adored Jonathan Winters! The man was nuts and brilliant! Sadly, we lost him last year. And Robin Williams lost a mentor and father figure. I wonder if he would have been strong enough to fight his depression had Winters still been around. Their bond was powerful...and funny.
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Robin and Sharon Osbourne
Robin was willing to be lift the spirits of friends and strangers alike. Sharon Osbourne started out a stranger and became a friend... It all started when she was having her cancer treatments in 2002.
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Robin Inside The Actor's Studio
James Lipton's show is wonderful. You truly get a glimpse behind the curtain of actors. Especially in the questions and answers segment. Robin's answers are quite telling.
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Robin and Zelda Williams
There was no one closer to Robin than his family. His only daughter is Zelda. She and Robin talk about games and her name in this clip.
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