So, I told myself I wasn't going to blog about Robin Williams, because so much has already been said. What more is there to say? But, I couldn't help myself.
In my lifetime I remember a lot of celebrities who have died in various ways. Some have been ill, others died of old age, others died in plane crashes or something along those lines. I would have to say out of all the celebrity deaths, this one has hit me the hardest because there is no one else in this world who could do exactly what Williams could. (Kind of like The King of Pop, but that's a whole other story.)
Just about everyone who has ever watched comedy or movies, knows who Williams is. I was first introduced to his voice skills in Aladdin, which to this day, is still one of my favorite Disney movies. I could sing practically all the songs acapella, I know them so well.
Then as I got older I could appreciate Mrs. Doubtfire. A soon-to-be divorcee pretends to be an old woman so he be the nanny for his kids. I think this film always hit me hard because my father missed my half-sister so much after he got a divorce from her mother. Even to this day he refuses to watch any movie that involves divorce or a custody battle. I guess I related Williams to my father in a small part. A good father who just wants to be with his children.
Since then, I have grown very fond of his characters in Dead Poets Society, August Rush, One Hour Photo (it's a terrible movie, but his performance is absolutely stunning because it's so darn creepy), Jumanji, Night at the Museum (the first, not the second) and his Law and Order: SVU episodes (which were really darn good).
His death has made me realize a few things, but especially this:
It's easy to get caught up in our own world with work, friends, and entertainment. It reminds me how important it is to be there for other people. EVERYONE is going through something, even if we don't see it right away. I know when I am feeling blue the thing I want to turn to right away is either my friends or family. Some people keep it inside more, but I think the best thing we each can do, it let those we love know it. Don't delay! I know it sounds cheesy, "say it because each day might be our last." However, it's true, we never know when that person we're used to won't be there anymore. If my loved one is going through something, I sure hope I have let them know that I am there for them.
