Tonight's breaking news about Robin Williams was difficult to hear.  I did not know him personally, but saw many of his movies, which I am sure many of you out there have.  He was a talented man.  If I remember correctly, the first movie I saw starring Williams was Popeye (1980).  Of course, I was too young to know how great he was, or would become.  I was not familiar with Mork and Mindy (1978-1982), mostly because I saw a couple episodes and was not interested.  Williams caught my attention on the big screen, even his recent sitcom did not enthuse me.  On the other hand, Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Aladdin (voice of Genie) (1992), Good Morning Vietnam (1987), Jumanji (1995), Jack (1996), Robots (voice of fender) (2005), and The Birdcage (1996) are my favorites from him.

I am sure most will agree with me that he was incredible at what he does, or did.  Wow, growing up watching him on television and now I have to use past tense.  It is very sad.  What really surprises me is to hear he may have committed suicide, and that he was fighting depression.  I have one thing to say to that: he was such a great actor to not show any signs!  Every movie I saw him in, he did his job, and did it more than above average!  I cannot tell you how many times I have watched one of his movies, and laughed each time.  No matter how many times I watch Mrs. Doubtfire, for instance, I laughed almost all the way through.  There are times I am watching television and hear the phrase, "Help is on the way!" then I revert back to Mrs. Doubtfire, include the accent and "Dear" after.  Obviously, I laugh to myself after.

He will truly be missed by this world, and hope nothing but the very best wherever he ends up.  Peace to you, Robin Williams.  Hugs and loves!