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Aug 26
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Robin Williams: Humor and Heart | 292

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Robin Williams is the definition of a powerhouse. An all-star comedian, stand-up, and actor, Robin hits it big with his breakout role on TV’s “Mork & Mindy.” After that, he becomes one of Hollywood’s most successful - and most beloved - stars. With performances in movies like “Good Morning Vietnam,” “Dead Poets Society,” and his Oscar-winning turn in “Good Will Hunting,” there was nothing Robin couldn’t do. A master of both drama and comedy, he could alternately break your heart or make you die laughing. But behind closed doors, trouble was brewing. Old demons of addiction haunt the “Mrs. Doubtfire” star, and provide a dark hole that Robin struggles to pull himself out of. Even though Robin’s now gone, he is definitely not forgotten. And the legacy he leaves behind is one filled that’s filled with light, love, and above all else - laughter.

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