Im sure there are statuses flooding everyones news feeds about this at this point, but Id like to say something on this matter: Robin Williams died today in a suspected suicide. Hes believed to have been in a long battle with severe depression. When I first saw people saying he died, I refused to believe it. I didnt understand. I mean Robin Williams is only in his 60s, right? But when I looked into it, I couldnt help but understand and mourn. Im still really shaken up about it, but the tears have stopped enough so that I can KIND OF see me computer screen. His major influence on my life had been taken for granted until now. Ill briefly take the time to appreciate how a small portion of his life and work have affected me personally: His performance as Mrs. Doubtfire taught me to be comfortable with myself, and it taught me that love comes in many different forms. (It also motivated me to cross-dress at the first time at this strange summer camp I go to. I dont know.) His legendary role as the Genie in Aladdin brought me a childhood (and then some) of laughs and memories. Learning that a large portion of his lines in the movie were improvised was simply mind-boggling. Those lines were simply genius. His work in improv comedy motivated me to be more confident in what I said and to let the funnier side of me show sometimes. For the longest time, I would prepare what I would say for minutes at a time just to stumble over my words and be self-conscious about it later. But when I saw him performing, I began to prepare less and speak more, and eventually, I stopped caring so much about if I sounded stupid saying things. I mean were all human, right? Robin Williams was not just another comedian to me. He was a role model and an inspiration. In a sense, he was a father figure to me, and joking about my dad being his doppelgänger will never be the same. His influence on my life and the lives of millions of other people hes never met will not go unnoticed. He lived a fulfilling life with great triumphs and major downfalls, and sadly, it ended on a major low, but he wont be forgotten any time soon, and he will certainly be appreciated by many in our lifetimes, and hopefully more generations to come. Rest In Peace, Robin Williams. You will be dearly missed.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:38:05 +0000
Trending Topics
Recently Viewed Topics
© 2015