On Christmas Eve 1998, Robin Williams wore a clown nose and pressed his hand into the cement, leaving his name on the Walk of Fame (above). Yesterday, many fans went to the Avenue of Stars to present flowers in memory of a generation of comedians (below).
Good night, Robin' Death Poetry Society
1951.7.21-2014.8.11
On August 11, 2014, local time in the United States, the famous comedian Robin Williams was found suffocating at his California home, and the police initially identified it as suicide at the age of 63. Further court autopsies will begin on August 12, local time in the United States. U.S. President Barack Obama and director Steven Spielberg expressed condolences on this.
The wife's eulogy implores privacy
According to the Hollywood Reporter, at 11:55 a.m. on August 11, local police received a 911 call saying that a man was unconscious at his home in DeBoroon, California, and had no breath. Sheriffs and fire brigades arrived at the scene at 12:02 and confirmed at 12:02 that the man was dead. It was later confirmed that he was the famous Hollywood comedian Robin Williams. At present, the police are investigating the cause of the case and the surrounding situation. According to the data, on August 10, 2014, at about 10 p.m., Robin Williams stayed in the apartment with his wife, which was his last appearance.
According to Mara Bacchusbaum, Robin Williams' advocacy agent, the comedian has recently suffered from major depressive disorder, which may be the biggest trigger for suicide. Williams' wife, Susan Schneider, delivered a condolence speech on this: "This morning, I have lost my dearest husband and best friend, and the world has lost one of the best actors and a beautiful heart. My heart is broken, and as Robin's family, I implore you to keep the last secret of our grief. I hope that everyone will not be too immersed in the sadness of Robin's passing, but remember the endless joy he brought to us in the past years. ”
Alcohol and drugs ruin the king of comedy
Comedy and stand-up comedy are why Robin Williams first established himself in Hollywood, and he is known for his witty humor and improvisational performances. Such an actor who brings laughter to the audience once said in an interview that he was addicted to drugs and alcohol when he was young. A month before his death, he was suffering from major depression and had also been admitted to the Hazelton Drug Rehabilitation Center in Minnesota for treatment. His spokesman said in a statement that because there are still six consecutive films to shoot, he urgently needs to adjust his body to stay awake. In fact, Williams has always been dependent on drugs and alcohol, the birth of his eldest son in 1983 was his first withdrawal from addiction, and in 2003 he relapsed into alcoholism and never stopped. In 2006, he was persuaded by his family to re-enter the drug rehabilitation center, but he gave up because he was incompatible with the environment.
Recall that in April 2013, in honor of the death of comedian Jonathan Winters, he wrote to the New York Times "Remembering that crazy friend", describing Jonathan's death as "free from severe pain", whether Williams had anticipated who he is today.
■ Biography
Robin Williams has made a name for "Good Morning, Vietnam! Films such as "Dead Poetry Society", "Brave Game", "Mindcatcher" and so on have won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor and three Oscar nominations for Best Actor, won six Golden Globe Awards including lifetime achievement awards, won two Emmy Awards and so on. Robin Williams has appeared in 88 films and television productions to date, and since 1997, he has participated in various TV evenings, talk shows, and awards ceremonies. He is the 6901st star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "Fantastic Nights at the Museum 3," which will be released in North America at the end of the year, is one of Williams' last works, while the two films "The Magic Teacher" and "Cursed Christmas Miracle" are still in post-production.
Condolences
Robin Williams is a pilot, a doctor, an elf, a nanny, a president, a professor, Peter Pan, and he is unique in all of these characters. He came to us as an alien and touched everyone's hearts. He makes us laugh and tears, generously and selflessly dedicated his unparalleled gift to us and to anyone who needs Him.
—Barack Obama (President of the United States)
Robin is a thunder in the comedy world, and our laughter is the thunder that buzzes with him. He was a good brother to me, and I couldn't believe he had left like this.
—Steven Spielberg (director, co-author of Captain Hooke)
Robin Williams makes the whole world laugh and think, he is a great artist and friend. I will always be grateful to him and miss him. —Kevin Spacey (actor, two Juilliard School alumni)
We've lost the greatest of this generation of actors. His performance is different, and he is a rare actor who can be called a "genius". We were good friends for 21 years, the kids grew up together, he was like my brother. With him, the world would be a better place, and his legend would continue.
—Chris Columbus (director, collaborated on Machine Butler)
I'm happy every time I'm with Robin, he keeps the whole crew up in good spirits. I was shocked by his departure and the distress of depression, and he will always be remembered.
—Marcia Guy Harden (actor, previously collaborated on "Dr. Oolong")
My grief and prayers were with Robin's family, I had only met him once, but it was one of the happiest moments of my life.
- P!nk (singer)
Robin Williams once made the world a little better.
- Steve Carell (actor)
This edition is written by Beijing News reporter Tian Ying