Robin Williams’s life ended on Monday August 11th 2014, I don’t have to explain why this man was so special, we all know.
I grew up with Robin Williams. From Happy Days, where Mork was introduced, to news that Williams had been with John Belushi the day Belushi died of an overdose, to Comic Relief, Aladdin and more, Robin Williams was an everyday part of life.
There is no doubt Robin Williams was the Bob Hope of our time. He was, dare I say it, much more too.
He could be on TV, in children's movies, in a dark thriller, a comedy, dramatic film, or simply do standup with such ease that it was hard to comprehend...
The suicide of Robin Williams has left a nation of fans in stunned disbelief, but it's left one news personality wondering what kind of man the comic really was.
During the taping of last night's 'Conan,' the heartbreaking news of Robin Williams' passing was announced. Instead of ignoring the news or saving it for tomorrow or not acknowledging it, host Conan O'Brien took it upon himself to share it with a shocked studio audience, sidekick Andy Richter, and guest Will Arnett. Still stunned and reeling from the news, the trio -- all of whom had worked with Williams in the past -- shared their thoughts on the actor and comedian.
As we struggle to make sense of the death of Robin Williams, we've spent some time here remembering him as a person and his work. We're obviously just a few of the many, many people Robin Williams touched during his lifetime. Among them are the many people he worked with over the years, from his days as a guest star on 'Happy Days' to his upcoming role in 'Night at the Museum 3.' Below are some thoughts, prayers and remembrances from friends and family who had the pleasure of knowing him both on- and off-screen.
“Can you believe Popeye is played by the guy who plays Mork?” These words from my mother blew my seven-year-old mind. That's my intro to a piece I don’t know how to write and, honestly, probably shouldn’t be writing so soon after learning about Robin Williams’ death. I only had one encounter with Williams professionally – an interview promoting ‘Happy Feet 2,’ of all things – yet there are tears coming down my face as I type this for what is essentially a stranger. Even though he’s not a stranger. Everyone knew him. This is everyone’s loss.