Well known people who died recently

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Magnificent Seven star Eli Wallach dies at 98

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28012230

 

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Georgian ex-President Eduard Shevardnadze dies at 86

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-28190328

 

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Alfredo Di Stéfano - Footballer (One Of The All Time Greats)

Alfredo Di Stéfano, who has died aged 88, was the inspirational leader of the Real Madrid team of the 1950s, one of the best, and certainly one of the most successful, club sides of all time. It won five European Cups in a row, starting with the inaugural tournament in 1956.

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2014/jul/07/alfredo-di-stefano

 

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James Garner, Rockford Files star, dies aged 86

http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-28390309#TWEET1188580

 

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Actor/comedian Robin Williams.

Apparent suicide.

My favourite actor.

R.I.P.

 

[barney]

Actor/comedian Robin Williams.

Apparent suicide.

My favourite actor.

R.I.P.

Apparently had been suffering severe depression of late (again) ..... Sad day for film world, the comedy world, and the world in general.

 

[burglar]

Billy Connelly said Robin Williams is the world's best comedian.

Was he the best actor in 'Good Will Hunting'?

 

[Duckman#72]

Billy Connelly said Robin Williams is the world's best comedian.

Was he the best actor in 'Good Will Hunting'?

Yes - a sad day.

While I was never a huge fan of his "manic comedic style", he was a huge part of Hollywood over the past 30 years, playing some iconic roles.

I went to a funeral last week of a fellow in our organisation that committed suicide, (he left behind a wife and young kids) and it is such a fine line between honouring and celebrating their life and wanting to scream out ...."HE MADE A HUGE MISTAKE - THIS IS NOT THE ANSWER!!!!!!"

Duckman

 

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Actor/comedian Robin Williams.

Apparent suicide.

My favourite actor.

R.I.P.

Good will Hunting, Patch Adams, Dead Poets Society, Awakenings.......

For a comedian he sure played some insightful roles.

Thank you Robin Williams. You made me laugh you made me think and you made me feel.

 

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Good will Hunting, Patch Adams, Dead Poets Society, Awakenings.......

For a comedian he sure played some insightful roles.

Thank you Robin Williams. You made me laugh you made me think and you made me feel.

My favourite was his role as Mrs Doubtfire. Classic!

 

[McLovin]

It's so sad that Robin Williams is no longer with us. A true genius. Wonderfully funny but also with the depth to be able to play complex characters. My thoughts are with his family, who have lost a husband, father, brother and son. Another larger than life star has been overcome by his inner demons, tragically. But I'll remember him for making me laugh in Mrs Doubtfire and Good Morning Vietnam and for his performance as Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting. The world is a little less than what it was yesterday.

RIP.

 

[Julia]

It's not my intention to detract from any of the sentiments posted above, but every time there's an outpouring of public grief about a celebrity committing suicide, I can't help but think of the hundreds who will have died similarly at their own hand in complete anonymity and desperation, and without anyone to whom they could reach out.

 

[CanOz]

I see your point Julia...

The death of Robin Williams was a real shock to me...I was too busy today to even think much of it, but everyone thats posted is echoing my thoughts...what a wonderful actor, seemingly a wonderful human being, its a sad day to lose someone that we've all known on screen for so long. I will miss your work Robin...

Its always sad to lose anyone to depression or suicide. Its sad that somehow they could not reach out, for whatever reason. Its a life cut short and that saddens me.

CanOz

 

[craft]

It's not my intention to detract from any of the sentiments posted above

But you have

How he died is irrelevant – I’m just sad that he’s gone. Maybe it was something to do with growing up with Mork & Mindy but he touched my life and it may be the first time I have ever felt a sense of loss about somebody I don’t personally know.

I can't help but think of the hundreds who will have died similarly at their own hand in complete anonymity and desperation, and without anyone to whom they could reach out.

Maybe a different thread would be appropriate if you are serious about discussing depression.

Nanu Nanu

 

[Tink]

I agree with all the posts above, very sad to hear.

Thanks for filling our lives with all the entertainment, for the adults and the children.

RIP

 

[SirRumpole]

It's also sad to note that a number of comedians seem to suffer from depression. As well as Robyn Williams, Billy Connolly and John Cleese to name a couple.

Maybe it's the pressure they feel to always have to make people laugh, rather than being able to be themselves.

We the audience should realise that comedians have split lives, and they need the space to separate those lives.

 

[Julia]

But you have

How he died is irrelevant – I’m just sad that he’s gone. Maybe it was something to do with growing up with Mork & Mindy but he touched my life and it may be the first time I have ever felt a sense of loss about somebody I don’t personally know.

That's your view. Mine is different. It's a forum. I have the right to reflect on a comparison of the public display of sadness because someone is well known as so different from someone who probably fought just as many battles, finally succumbing, but with much less access to support along the way.

You don't have to agree with me, and I am, of course, unsurprised that you do not.

 

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I'm overseas with a slow link so I can't provide details other than CNN are reporting the death of Lauren Bacall.

 

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I'm overseas with a slow link so I can't provide details other than CNN are reporting the death of Lauren Bacall.

It's been confirmed on Australian channels too.
Even though she lived a full life for 89 years, we'll still miss her. She was a great Ladi.

RIP, Lauren.

 

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“Ah, yes, divorce … from the Latin word meaning to rip out a man’s genitals through his wallet.”

Robin Williams