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Robin Williams left us ten years ago today. (Original Post)
twodogsbarking
Aug 2024
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ColinC
(11,098 posts)1. I was in Army Basic Training and the Drill Sergeants broke the news to us
They shared a story about how he was giving a USO performance and TAPS started playing. As required, the soldiers turned around entirely towards the flag. He mentioned he had never had an entire crowd turn his back on him in a performance
Upthevibe
(10,089 posts)2. twodogsbarking
Thanks for posting.....
"On August 11, 2014 actor and comedic genius Robin Williams passed away. Williams not only amplified awareness of the life-changing, prevalent disease known as Lewy Body Dementia, but his passing brought much-needed attention to the importance of mental health and the non-movement symptoms of depression and anxiety that often accompany a neurodegenerative disease." (Parkinson's Foundation. Jul 14, 2021.Robin Williams: Lewy Body Dementia, Suicide and Parkinsons).
R.I.P.,
love_katz
(3,212 posts)3. I miss him so very much.