When I heard the news today that Robin Williams had passed away, I was shocked beyond belief. Shocked because this actor starred in so many films that I had grown up with that he had become part of my childhood, one that I always look back upon fondly.
Here I have included some pictures of him in the films that I remember him by. These are obviously not all the films that he has starred in, but these are the ones that are still there in my memory after all these years. Looking at these stills I can't help but feel that it is truly such a tragedy that the world has lost one of its greatest-ever actors.
He seemed to be able to adapt so easily to such demanding roles, from the calm and wise advise-giving mentor in Good Will Hunting(1997) to the mad eccentricities of Genie in Aladdin(1992), Robin Williams had an acting range that was vast and diverse, with a boundless energy that excited his fellow actors and the audience alike.
It's an unfortunate and distasteful truth, knowing that I will never get to watch any new films with him in it, because he is definitely up there on my list of favourite actors who will always give a quality performance. His passing saddens me greatly, feeling as though a big part of my childhood, and hence myself, has left this world. It has been a great pleasure watching his films all through my life and I hope he finds peace wherever he has gone.
Here's to one of the best actors of all time, Robin Mclaurin Williams, you will be sorely missed. Rest in peace.
"From joy all beings have come and unto joy they all return"
-The Upanishads
Here's to one of the best actors of all time, Robin Mclaurin Williams, you will be sorely missed. Rest in peace.
"From joy all beings have come and unto joy they all return"
-The Upanishads