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Post by crazy_asian_man on Aug 11, 2014 19:58:56 GMT -5
Not exactly film related- but - sort of. Just got the news of Williams tragic death--- moreso because he had to have been in a place where he found no hope in this world left. With people who unintentionally overdose, it may be tragic, but they may be flirting with death- rather than longing for it. With suicide, it's truly sad if that's exactly what he wanted.
Knowing that he was Reeve's best friend (I think) decades ago--- it struck me as how different these two were in facing despair-
I know Williams' tv show getting cancelled couldn't have helped (and may have even helped trigger) the apparent suicide- but Reeve certainly was in a place himself that many (could have been myself included) where suicide really would have felt like a viable option.
Anyhow, just rambling as I'm pretty depressed about this particular situation- apologies. Just needed somewhere to vent and apologize if I'm a bit unfocused or incoherent here. Having grown up with Williams as a comic superstar, it's hit me a lot deeper than I thought, and not even 100% sure why.
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Post by atp on Aug 11, 2014 21:07:18 GMT -5
It is awful news. I just found out.
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Post by crazy_asian_man on Aug 13, 2014 10:59:56 GMT -5
A friend of mine commented and wondered out loud the same thing I was wondering:
If Reeve were still alive, would it have inspired Williams enough to not ever fall into the 'dark side' so to speak? Sometimes I know (for myself) having a friend closeby in a worse situation sometimes helps me get perspective on how bad things really are (and aren't).
In any case, definitely a real tragedy. Pity that with everything he was able to achieve, it didn't save him from his own inner demons.
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Post by stargazer0118 on Aug 18, 2014 19:26:41 GMT -5
This made me very sad. Such a brilliant actor and comedian, a true genius! And according to the vast majority, he was also kind and generous. He will be missed. RIP.
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Post by crazy_asian_man on Aug 20, 2014 3:12:02 GMT -5
This made me very sad. Such a brilliant actor and comedian, a true genius! And according to the vast majority, he was also kind and generous. He will be missed. RIP. Honestly, there's been a ton of celeb deaths in the last few years- but Williams' suicide feels far more tragic to me for some reason....
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