That's what makes Williams' death so tragic; he was the light of so many peoples' lives, so effortlessly funny, that it's so upsetting he couldn't battle his inner darkness. If anything, this is a strong reminder that depression is no joke, and it can affect anyone despite their reputation of their behavior.
Having just completed work on 5 projects, including the reprisal of his role as Theodore Roosevelt in the newest "Night at the Museum" film, the Oscar winner was an extremely versatile performer gaining notoriety for not only being extremely funny (he was "the funniest man alive" according to Entertainment Weekly in an article they ran back in 1997), but being an adept dramatic actor. He is also one of the few actors that received formal instruction, being one of only 2 students being accepted into John Houseman's acting program at Julliard (the other was Superman himself, Christopher Reeve, who became a great friend to Williams throughout his life). Other actors to follow in Williams' footsteps at attending Julliard include 2 time Academy Award nominee Viola Davis and Jessica Chastain, the latter received a scholarship from Williams himself, and has gone on to be heralded as "the next Meryl Streep".
But rather than focus on the sadness of losing many potential great Robin Williams performances, let's look back on the great ones he left us with, the ones that will continue to inspire and entertain people forever.
