Very rarely do I post teas out of order from when I’ve had them – but tonight I really want to make an exception because there’s something I feel like I really need to talk about. For those on Steepster who don’t know, the amazing comedian Robin Williams died today; apparently he took his own life.
I found out today while at work; they announced it over the radio and immediately my heart sank and I felt a huge pit in my stomach. I had to take a moment and stop what I was doing; celebrity deaths (and of course death in general) are sad but this is the first one in my life time that has really hit home. Robin Williams was a huge part of my childhood growing up and, while I know it’s not my generation alone who will mourn him, I feel like this one hits especially close for my generation. Jumanji, Aladdin, Mrs. Doubtfire, Dead Poets Society, and of course many of his other brilliant works have been such an integral part of growing up for me.
And I think the fact that he was such an amazing comedian who brought so much laughter to so many people is a huge part of why this is so hard to stomach for me; but it’s an important reminder that even the happiest seeming people can be going through so much deep inside; something I think I know all too well about myself.
So tonight even though my matcha milkshake/smoothie should taste sweet and tropical (raspberries, pineapple matcha, milk, vanilla ice cream) everything is bitter sweet and sad instead. Even Tre, who normally has so much to say, is being quiet tonight while we both mourn the loss of such a beloved man.
Tonight to honour Robin we’ll be watching Dead Poets Society; Tre’s never seen it, but it was a really important movie for me in high school and probably my favourite Robin William’s movie other than Aladdin.
And of course who can forget his amazing guest appearance on Whose Line, which is undeniably one of my favourite shows ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35YHvoNXxAA
RIP Oh Captain, my Captain!
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I was really sad to hear the news of his passing as well :(
He was such a wonderful comedian, and I was so sorry to hear of his passing and his suffering.
His passing hit me hard too :( so many movies from my childhood that he starred in! We started watching Jumanji last night in commemoration. Such sad news :(
Thank you for this. I don’t think I ever saw that clip before. I laughed heartily out very loud at my desk at work.
Very sad to hear the news…. but he left an amazing legacy
I was really sad to hear the news of his passing as well :(
He was such a wonderful comedian, and I was so sorry to hear of his passing and his suffering.
His passing hit me hard too :( so many movies from my childhood that he starred in! We started watching Jumanji last night in commemoration. Such sad news :(
Thank you for this. I don’t think I ever saw that clip before. I laughed heartily out very loud at my desk at work.
Very sad to hear the news…. but he left an amazing legacy