Actor Robin Williams.. dead at 63.

[GB72]

Depression is still an illness that doesn't get treated seriously enough yet

I have suffered with it - 3 serious bouts of depression but I was very lucky to be able to see a counseller very quickly whilst in the military

It can take people 6 months to see someone on the NHS and by that time it could be too late

Agreed, nobody talks about it and too many see it as a case of pulling yourself together. Luckily my wife spotted my problems and my GP had me in counselling in no time at all. So far no repeat bouts.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Agreed, nobody talks about it and too many see it as a case of pulling yourself together. Luckily my wife spotted my problems and my GP had me in counselling in no time at all. So far no repeat bouts.

Good to hear mate - been 9 years for me now , my OH has been my rock

We have a friend who suffers from it right now , docs just keep pushing her onto the pills - finally she went private to see someone and is now making great strides forward

 

[GB72]

Good to hear mate - been 9 years for me now , my OH has been my rock

We have a friend who suffers from it right now , docs just keep pushing her onto the pills - finally she went private to see someone and is now making great strides forward

Mine was only 2 years ago but holding strong. Luckily my GP was not in favour of using pills, preferring to address the root problems with counselling rather than mask them with drugs

 

[dufferman]

There are some famous people who die and people feel sad, for the family, for the person, but losing Robin Williams is something else. I've not seen as many people, whether it be on Social Media, radio, TV, online etc express their sadness, which I echo entirely.

Bicentenial Man is possibly the greatest film I've ever seen, and that is solely down to his performance. He was a true great. I genuinely feel upset that he has gone, especially in these circumstances. Such a shame.

He has 3 films coming out in the next year or so - the 3rd Night at the Museum, a Christmas movie and one other; a kids movie, I think (as he plays the voice of a dog). It proves that, even when working, wealthy, and with a family around him, depression is still an illness.

RIP.

 

[JCW]

There are some famous people who die and people feel sad, for the family, for the person, but losing Robin Williams is something else. I've not seen as many people, whether it be on Social Media, radio, TV, online etc express their sadness, which I echo entirely.

Bicentenial Man is possibly the greatest film I've ever seen, and that is solely down to his performance. He was a true great. I genuinely feel upset that he has gone, especially in these circumstances. Such a shame.

He has 3 films coming out in the next year or so - the 3rd Night at the Museum, a Christmas movie and one other; a kids movie, I think (as he plays the voice of a dog). It proves that, even when working, wealthy, and with a family around him, depression is still an illness.

RIP.

Yes and it can hit you at anytime , everyone has a breaking point and when its reached you know not what is coming next , even the strongest of minds can become weak

 

[cookelad]

Normally when a celebrity dies my Facebook thread has the odd mention of "RIP recently deceased celebrity" but just about everybody on my friends list has this morning put approximately the same thing, just shows who the real stars are!

A tragic loss.

 

[woody69]

Never really found him funny TBH, but he was an incredible actor in his more serious roles. I loved his potrayal in Good Will Hunting and the nutter in 1 hour photo.

It's a sad loss.

 

[Slab]

Shame

Was just having a pop at him on Sunday after watching Angriest Man In Brooklyn but will remember him for Bicentennial Man & Good Morning Vietnam among other work

 

[richart]

Not keen on a lot of American comedians, but Robin William live was superb, absolute genius. Good Morning Vietnam was the perfect showcase for his talents, but he was great in so many films.

Such a shame that people with such special talents, live with so many demons. Tony Hancock another example.

 

[Iaing]

Terrible news. If you get a chance, there is a clip of him talking about golf doing the rounds on social media. Very funny and an apt way to remember him

Great actor , he was on the edge for years , if the report is true then its very sad , I like a show he did in scotland and its about golf , not good at posting the link but you can find it on u tube , RIP

See post #2

A great shame about Robin Williams. What a funny guy he was.

 

[Blue in Munich]

shame- the tears of a clown.

Discussed exactly that with Mrs BiM before reading this. RIP.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Alan Brazil is one low human being !

Disgrace what he has blurted on the air about Robin Williams

 

[Khamelion]

Alan Brazil is one low human being !

Disgrace what he has blurted on the air about Robin Williams

Just googled what the muppet [Alan Brazil] said, his comment was quite insensitive.

 

[MashieNiblick]

So sad for a man of great talents who gave such pleasure to so many.

Alladin was a favourite movie in our house and me and my little boy (now 20) just loved Robin William's amazing performance as the genie.

I have experience of depression in my family. Its impact tends to be under estimated. In too many cases it can be a fatal illness.

 

[Hobbit]

He was brilliant!

What a sad loss.

There was genius in everything he did. Like Monty Python, there are so many quotes that spring to mind. One of my favourites was from the animated film, Fern Gully, in which he did the voice over for Batty Koda....After crashing, his wings had got wrapped around his head... "I'm blind, I'm blind!!"... as his wings drop..."It's a miracle, I can see."

Tears of laughter, and now tears of sadness. RIP Robin.

 

[Jensen]

Just listened to Brazil's comments - has no sympathy. Well thank goodness it's not you then Alan you are extremely lucky not to be in that dark hole.
Hope his kids or family have no testing times because they won't get much support from Alan. Very sad.

 

[woody69]

Alan Brazil is one low human being !

Disgrace what he has blurted on the air about Robin Williams

Whilst there is no real excuse for what he said, I can understand where he is coming from with such a statement (although I don't agree). Instead of comdemning him though, we should educate people with similar views to help them understand what depression is and how it affects people.

I always used to think that people who committed suicide were selfish, but after speaking to my mother-in-law who tried to take her own life it became apparent that when you are in that place you simply don't think of others, you just want the pain to stop. Whilst I still struggle to empathise with such a view point (because I have never been depressed) I can see that although the act itself is selfish, it isn't something they can control.

Instead of calling for Brazil to be sacked, people should be getting him to come out and say, "I know I was wrong, I apologise" and using his medium to better educate and get people to talk about suicide and depression. We are all fallible and make statements that we probably shouldn't. The best answer is this is to get people to see the otherside of the coin.

Education not condemnation etc. etc.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

RIP

a true great and I am old enough to remember Mork and Mindy which was brilliant in its day asbwell as his many films which could put a smile on your face or a lump in your throat.

It was - I just loved M&M - sad news indeed.

Hopefully a silver lining will be a little better appreciation of mental illness - in all of it's forms.

Take care wherever you are RW - just don't make them angels laugh too much as we don't want too many falling off of their clouds and landing down here

 

[Deleted member 18588]

Whilst there is no real excuse for what he said, I can understand where he is coming from with such a statement (although I don't agree). Instead of comdemning him though, we should educate people with similar views to help them understand what depression is and how it affects people.

I always used to think that people who committed suicide were selfish, but after speaking to my mother-in-law who tried to take her own life it became apparent that when you are in that place you simply don't think of others, you just want the pain to stop. Whilst I still struggle to empathise with such a view point (because I have never been depressed) I can see that although the act itself is selfish, it isn't something they can control.

Instead of calling for Brazil to be sacked, people should be getting him to come out and say, "I know I was wrong, I apologise" and using his medium to better educate and get people to talk about suicide and depression. We are all fallible and make statements that we probably shouldn't. The best answer is this is to get people to see the otherside of the coin.

Education not condemnation etc. etc.

Sadly, from what I have seen, Mr Brazil is beyond being educated.

However, he will not be sacked as far too many of his audience think he is doing a good job. Perhaps says more about them than about him.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Sadly, from what I have seen, Mr Brazil is beyond being educated.

However, he will not be sacked as far too many of his audience think he is doing a good job. Perhaps says more about them than about him.

What he said is his opinion - and it is a valid view - whether it is insensitive is another matter altogether. Sack him? - really?

On news last night I heard a comment from Mel Gibson about this as he attended a film premier - and his words could easily be interpreted as somewhat insensitive if you so wished to interpret them in that way.