Today’s Truthful Tuesday post is all about Robin Williams. He was an actor that people loved. It would be impossible for me to not talk about his amazing list of accomplishments when it comes to his acting career. Dead Poet’s Society, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Birdcage, Good Will Hunting, August Rush, Patch Adams, What Dreams May Come, Jumangi, Toys, Ferngully, Hook, The Fisher King, Awakenings, Good Morning Vietnam and so many more. This isn’t even talking about his career in the TV industry (Mork & Mindy) or his stand-up comedy accomplishments. Robin Williams also supported a variety of Charities including Comic Relief, The Reeves Foundation, St. Jude’s Hospital, The USO Tours and so many others. His entire life was about making me people laugh and I think that this one hits us all.
I remember watching The Birdcage with my ultra-conservative grandmother. I had never seen her laugh so hard. Every single time I watch that movie, I remember how a movie about gay men was something that even made her laugh. Seriously though, that scene when he is trying to teach Nathan Lane’s character how to be more like a “man.” Perfection.
Since it’s my Truthful Tuesday post, I want to be truthful. I lost my Uncle to suicide. He was the funniest guy I knew. He could make you laugh in a second. So I pray for Rob Williams family and friends. It’s a tragic and horrible way to lose someone you love. Make sure that if you need to talk to someone, seek help. Depression is a serious illness that affects so many people. This is just another example of losing another great one because of this disease.
These are some of my favorite movies that Robin Williams was in. What was yours?
“It’s so difficult to describe depression to someone who’s never been there, because it’s not sadness. I know sadness. Sadness is to cry and to feel. But it’s that cold absence of feeling— that really hollowed-out feeling.” -J.K Rowling
I am so sorry about your uncle. I am praying so hard for Robin Williams family, the world may have lost a great actor but they lost a husband, a father, an uncle…so sad!
It’s incredibly sad.
I am sorry about your uncle. I have family members who suffer from depression. It’s not an easy battle. I am so sick about Robin Williams.
It’s a hard battle for those who suffer because there are so many who don’t understand!! I’ll send some positive thoughts to your family members who struggle!!!
It just frustrates me so much that even with all the money and resources, we still don’t know enough about how to help people with these illnesses. I’m so sorry about your uncle, what a terrible loss for your family and his friends.
Thank you for your kind words! Depression is something we all need to talk more about. No one should ever be ashamed to ask for help!
So sorry for your loss. Suicide is definitely a tragedy for family because it can be so unexpected. Thank you for sharing your story and for such a lovely dedication to a talented man who will definitely be missed.
Thank you for your sweet words!! Suicide is something that hits close to home for me. It took away a person that I adored and someone who made me laugh every chance he got. So the Robin Williams death really hits home for me because it’s such a reminder that there are those who are suffering silently on the inside!
I’m so sorry to hear that about your uncle. Depression is a terrible disease. Robin Williams is one of my favorite actors and I loved his movies. I now feel I’m missing a part of my childhood because I grew up on all of his movies. So many of my favorites I can’t name just one. RIP.
I grew up with him as well. He was just so talented!! He could make me laugh or cry….
I am so heartbroken over his loss. To spend your whole life making others happy when you are suffering yourself, it just breaks my dang heart.
You explained it perfectly! He made so many of us laugh and smile so often, something that was so hard for him to do himself. Tragic..
So sorry about hour uncle! Depression is such a misunderstood disease. I explained it to my grands in a simple way, that people can be sick or weak in their minds just like people can be sick in their bodies.
I’m still in shock after hearing the news of Robin Williams death yesterday. I loved every movie he ever did and I remember when he first started out as the star of Mork and Mindy. He will be sorely missed!
Depression is so misunderstood. It’s a serious disease that isn’t really talked about….
*big hugs!!
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Sorry about your uncle. Suicide can be such a confusing things for those left behind. I wish there wasn’t such a stigma around Depression.