You guys... Robin Williams died.

[keen23]

All major news outlets are now reporting that Robin Williams has died at age 63, due to an apparent suicide.

Fuck depression and chemical dependency. Heartbreaking, really.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-m ... story.html

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/1 ... 70050.html

[Joan of Snarc]

Wow that sucks. I'm grateful for all the laughs you gave me, Robin. RIP.

[terranova]

This is so fucking sad. His performance in Dead Poet's Society reached out and touched me at a very tough time in my life and set me on a different track. He will be sorely missed. :(

[CallmeChaCha]

So sad. [emoji20]

[danvillebelle]

God, this is so sad. Phillip Seymour Hoffman hit me really hard earlier this year, now Robin? :cry: :cry: :cry:

Fuck you depression you sick bastard, I hate what you do to us.

RIP Robin.

[alwayscaffeinated]

So awful. :(

[utter solitude]

He'd recently done a stint in rehab to "stay on the right track". :cry: :cry:

[ADoyle90815]

This is so sad, so many talented people have dealt with depression to the point where it cost them their lives. RIP Robin, you will be missed.

One of my favorite bits NSFW

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[Destiny]

I was watching Jumanji when this news broke. I'll be in the corner, weeping, while I finish this.

[Phoenix]

This is terrible news! How ironic someone who gave so much laughter found life unbearable.

Someone I dated knew Robin in the 90's. The way Robin in real life was described to me was that, "... he has been open about the fact he has always heard voices in his head." A lot of his comedy came from channeling a somewhat unsteady grasp on reality.

I always thought Robin William's struggles with drugs and alcohol stemmed from attempts to self-medicate.

Poor dear man, RIP. :cry:

[FJismyheadship]

I cannot believe this... I jumped on facebook, and it looks like within the last hour it was reported that Robin Williams died. I'm hoping its a hoax... but Huffington Post has it too, and don't they usually check sources?

Beloved actor Robin Williams died at the age of 63 on Monday, authorities and his wife have confirmed.

Police were the first to announce the death of Williams, who was discovered “unconscious and not breathing inside his residence†in Tiburon, California. A police report was the original source of the announcement.

“The Sheriff’s Office Coroner Divison suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia,†the report stated.

Williams wife Susan Schneider issued a statement shortly after police released theirs. “This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human begins. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.â€

Said his publicist in a separate statement today, “He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss.â€

An investigation into his death is now underway.

In July the actor had checked himself into rehab after troubles with alcohol. A statement from his rep to TMZ at the time said, “After working back-to-back projects, Robin is simply taking the opportunity to fine-tune and focus on his continued commitment, of which he remains extremely proud.â€

Williams is best known for roles in Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Jumanji.

More recently, the actor starred on CBS’ The Crazy Ones.

[doggie]

one of the few actors that have died I will miss.

[RachelB]

My condolences to his friends and family. It is so hard to lose someone this way.

[Coco]

oh that is so sad. He was an amazing actor.

[Coco]

I don't think i'll be able to watch Dead Poets Society without crying from now on.

[2xx1xy1JD]

Oh captain, my captain.

I was never able to watch Dead Poets Society without crying.

For any of you too young to have watched Good Morning Vietnam, here's a sample of true genius:

RIP.

[EmeraldPickle]

This saddens me deeply. He brought laughter and joy to the world. I'm glad i'm not fundie and my parent's exposed me to his true comic genius.

[PennySycamore]

I'm watching Mrs Doubtfire in his memory right now.

[crazyforkate]

This is horrendous. He was so memorable in so many different things. A really unique force in Hollywood. He could do so much. I am astonished at the outpouring of grief from fans and other actors and even just the people on my Facebook feed - literally everyone, film fan or not, is saying something, which I can't recall for any celebrity who died in recent memory (except maybe Michael Jackson). It just goes to show how deep his effect was on people of all ages and backgrounds. What a talent. What a legend. RIP.

[FloraKitty35]

No words :cry: :(

[DaffyDill]

Just devastated :(

He gave my family so many laughs and so much enjoyment - from watching Mork and Mindy in the eighties with friends, through to seeing my children love his voices in Aladdin, until they were old enough to love his irreverent stand up comedy.

Such a big hearted man as well, who honoured his promise to Christopher Reeve to care for Reeves' wife and son.

Nanu nanu :( RIP Robin - hope you found the peace you craved.

[thoughtful]

Heartbreaking.

[nelliebelle1197]

And the LA Times is reporting it as suicide! I grew up with him. I feel like I know him. These things don't usually upset me but I am floored!

[Trynn]

I just heard the news. Robin Williams, you are missed.

I think I will join the person who said she is watching mrs. Doubt fire In memory if him

I'm clinging to the fact it MIGT not be suicide. Police don't know yet...

[Rescinded and Mended]

I'm absolutely heartbroken over this, I grew up watching all his movies. It does sound like a suicide, but part of me hopes that it wasn't.

I had no idea that Robin heard voices in his head, I always thought it was part of his act. I knew he struggled with substance abuse, but this genuinely shocked me.

You will be missed, Robin. Rest in Peace. :cry: