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Karmic_Hazard t1_iu2aa5o wrote

I never understood how people could cry for celebrities that they didn't even know in person. Sad, sure. But to cry, I thought was crazy. Until Robin Williams passed. I teared up when I found out. Then when Chester passed, I just got done playing a few LP songs. Then I quietly wept in my car. Such good people to lose to depression after they had helped me get out of my own so many times. Will always miss them.

Edit: As corrected: Depression was not the main reason for Robin Williams suicide. While it did play a very small part, it was mainly due to his condition, Lewy Body Dementia.

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/nov/03/robin-williams-disintegrating-before-suicide-widow-says

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BiggChicken t1_iu2bj1a wrote

You never appreciate the impact they have on your life until they’re gone.

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Sunnygurrl t1_iu3knnf wrote

We didn't lose Robin Williams because of depression. He had Lewy Body Dementia and killed himself before his disease got worse. Suicides are awful, but please be accurate as to the cause..

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Karmic_Hazard t1_iu4w398 wrote

I knew he had Lewy Body Dementia but was unaware that it was the main reason for his suicide. Depression was only a small part as explained from his wife. The very first thing that pops up for his suicide was how he was suffering from major depression. I do not dig deep into celebrities lives like that so that's just what I knew. Probably what a lot of people know because it's an instant Google search headline. Instead of telling people to just be accurate, maybe go with, "Hey. It actually wasn't mainly depression. They did an interview with his wife and here's what really happened if you're interested in checking it out." Followed with a link to back up the statement and/or claim. The guardian was the only source (that I saw within the first 5 links) that had that interview with his wife. Being rude deters people from listening. I know that probably wasn't your intent, but that's just how it came off as. Also, my story wasn't for the cause, it was just me sharing my experience. Thank you for the insight, though. I genuinely appreciate it.

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Sunnygurrl t1_iu4wnaw wrote

I actually wasn't trying to be rude. It was more of a "Hey, be careful" kind of thing. I'm sorry it came across that way. It's hard to accurately portray nuance in text without emotions to show intent.

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Karmic_Hazard t1_iu4xm7l wrote

No worries at all. Texting is awful for serious conversations with strangers, haha. I know there wasn't any ill intent. And I do sincerely apologize for my ignorance on Robin's suicide. You are 100% in the right for calling it out. I'm glad I know what really happened now.

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Sunnygurrl t1_iu4xsw5 wrote

Happy to help and thank you for being understanding that I had no intention of being rude. I appreciate it.

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[deleted] t1_iu2vvck wrote

Both Robin and Chester’s deaths were difficult ones. My first and only crying response to a celebrity death was Heath Ledger. That one hurt.

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