I am a fan of Robin Williams. I may not be a celebrity watcher and know nothing about his personal life but I have watched his career over the years from his first appearance on Happy Days to his latest films. I even watched a video of one of his stand-up comedy routines.
Over the years I have seen Robin Williams do comedic roles, family films, serious roles, suspense films, and cartoons. Overall he became a versatile actor that could do just about any role, but I think my favorite roles were his funny family roles like Peter Pan and Mrs. Doubtfire to name just two.
I loved watching Mork and Mindy growing up as well. I grew to appreciate all of his roles and will miss his talent greatly.
I admired Robin Williams constant battle with Bi-Polar disorder and figure fighting Parkinsons as well was just too much for him to bear. Unfortunately people jumped on the band wagon right away and held him up as a poster child for suicide prevention hotlines. I just don't believe his suicide could have been prevented. His wife was in the home at the time. He had a plan and he followed it.
Enough sadness. This is the fun part. Today I read that the original costume Robin Williams wore as Mork in Mork and Mindy will be auctioned off. I wonder how much the costume will go for. He was a very popular actor and comedian, he has passed away which makes it 100 times more valuable(which I don't get) and its from his very first series where he was marketed to the masses. I know that I would never be able to afford it in a million years. I figure it will go 5-6 figures in price.
Robin Williams was a person with human frailties just like everyone else. He did his best to turn his weaknesses into something he could make a living off of and did very well at that. His instability is what made him such a great entertainer. May all of us be able to do the same in our lives and be able to love what we do and bring happiness to others as a result.
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