He was one of Hollywood's most liberal democrats. He raised millions of dollars for charities....like comic relief and St Jude's. He once said of his religion....that he was Episcopalian...same thing as Catholics but fewer guilts. He was a supporter of gay rights. He spoke out about controversial things and showed no fear of this harming his career. He had his problems and suffered through them from time to time. I always hoped that he would be successful in handling them. I don't often write a post about people in the limelight, but I just had to write this... about the man who made me laugh.
Balisha
I shall miss him for all the reasons that you've stated. Such a shame that a man who made millions laugh, could not help himself in the end.
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Bonnie
Balisha...you summed up the generous, funny, talented man that he was so well. I'm in shock. Depression is not just about feeling "down", one can really lose their will to live. I wish his quest to get well had been successful. We will mourn him for a long time.
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Beautifully written, Balisha. My daughter told me this evening. He was a favorite of ours, too. The pressure of the limelight must be unbearable for some of those who shine brightest. I thought he was doing better, but we never know....
ReplyDelete"Catholic Lite". It seems so many comedians have inner demons from child hood. I wonder if they go into comedy because of those demons--be funny, make everyone laugh with you, not at you. He was amazing!
ReplyDeleteHe made me laugh too, and I was sorry to read the news last night. I said 'Oh no' right out loud.
ReplyDeleteI liked his serious turns at acting more than the comedy. The World According to Garp is one of my favorite movies ever. It really showed his sensitive side.
ReplyDeleteSuch sad news.
ReplyDeleteHe did so much and had such a large body of work that I forgot about Mork and Mindy !
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