Robin Williams

Ladies and Gentlemen, Robin Williams
1951-2014 

"You're only given a little touch of madness, you mustn't loose it"- Robin Williams

On August 11th, 2014; the hearts of millions had been touched when the horrifying news that the brilliant mind, actor, comedian, and father, Robin Williams, had committed suicide early that morning. His compelling performances in movies such as Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society, Aladdin, etc. have led him to become highly admired by people of all ages. William's legacy was one of top searched terms of 2014.

Robin Williams went from "Most Likely Not to Succeed" his senior year of high school (1969) to winning an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting. He had also received two Emmy Awards, six, Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Grammy Awards all throughout his career. It is said that he was the start of the "Comedian Renaissance" seen throughout the 1970's. In the children's movie, Aladdin, Robin Williams was the Genie, where he had led the way for other animated films to incorporate actors with more star power to be casted into roles.

As a child, Williams enjoyed the attention he received from his mother, and the bond formed from making her laugh. His humor act had originally started with that. In his early 20's, he began working in Los Angeles in night clubs as a stand-up comedian. Eventually worked his way into television shows based solely on his improvisational skills, and sense of wit.

Robin Williams was open about the negative aspects of his life too. For instance, he had shared with the media his addiction for cocaine in the early 80's, and in the 2000s, his struggle with alcohol. Robin Williams committed suicide by hanging himself in his home in California. Shortly after, his wife stated that her husband and best friend, Robin Williams, had been suffering for a long time with depression, paranoia, and was previously diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

Robin Williams' legacy will continue to live, inspire, and spark people of all ages. Rest in Peace, Genie you're free!