My dad said, "Who?"
The man on the radio promptly said, "All too sad. It was said the actor was dealing with depression. Again, the body of Robin Williams was found in his home today."
"WHAT?!!" My father and I shouted at the same time. I could not believe it. I must have gone into shock. None of it seemed real. I truly thought it was a twisted joke. Was it April 1st, because this was not funny. It could not have been real. No… just no.
Honestly, I get sad when people I've never met die. I cry a little, just because I am sad for them and for their loved ones. When Cory Monteith died, I cried for a day probably and was just so devastated. I had been a fan of Glee, and hearing about the accidental overdose was truly heartbreaking.
Yet, I never felt a loss of a celebrity as deep as I felt when Robin Williams passed away. His voice and his laugh will always remind me of my childhood. I can not count the times I have watched Jumanji, Mrs. Doubtfire, Aladdin, RV… the list goes on. He always was able to make me laugh, while teaching some huge life lesson. Robin Williams was truly talented in so many ways.
It breaks my heart to know someone who brought joy to millions was not able to find joy himself. It is quite scary, because is shows how powerful and controlling our own demons are. To learn he was beginning to suffer from Parkinson's Disease is even more heartbreaking. It hurts me to know that a man who brought happiness into my life as a child is gone.
The world is darker now and nowhere near as funny as it once was. RV had me laughing until I was nearly in tears. It is such a quotable film my family and I would watch frequently. My brothers and I still watch it to this day on road trips. Mrs. Doubtfire was perfection to say the least. It is just a beautiful story full of humor. Jumanji kept me on the edge of my seat. Everyone has seen Aladdin at least once (at least I hope so). The genie is so iconic and I know all the words to every song.
But, Robin Williams was just not the films he starred in. He was known as being one of the kindest, gentlest souls Hollywood had ever seen. His humor was always on point, and he had the incredible ability to crack jokes on the spot. It was fascinating to watch him in interviews, hear him on the radio broadcasts, and inspiring to see him travel to perform for soldiers. He seemed like a truly good man with a heart of gold.
It feels like I lost someone I knew. Robin Williams has been in my life since childhood, and it is devastating to know he was hurting so much. Whatever his feelings were, I know the whole world wishes they could have done something to help.
Yes, I am so, so sad that the world is missing a wonderful soul. But I am more devastated for his family, friends, and other loved ones. Robin is at peace now and more laughs are ringing through heaven because of him. His loved ones have been left behind to grieve and that is saddest of all.
Rest in peace Robin, and thank you for everything. Keep everyone laughing up there. I can't wait to meet you one day. Until next time xxx.
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