They may have been small in numbers, but they came to give one last tribute to Robin Williams, and they wore their red to show support for people suffering with depression.
Apart from all the good spirits of the evening, every Emmys inevitably becomes a somber occasion in honoring those we've lost over the course of the year. Now, with Robin Williams' tragic suicide still weighing on the world at large, the 2014 Emmy Awards have announced that Billy Crystal will step up to honor his fallen friend in the memoriam segment of the evening.
The Westboro Baptist Church brought their hate to Laramie, Wyoming back in 1998 for the Matthew Shepard Funeral. Now they want to do the same for Robin Williams’.
Comedian Adam Hills has the perfect take in the video above.
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If you feel Robin Williams deserves one last standing 'O,' you can stand with fans all over the USA On Monday, August 25th at 4:00 PM ET. (2:00 PM in Casper)
Like a lot of people, I was bowled over by the news of Robin Williams' death last week. Ironically, I had just wrapped up one of the best summer days ever, when I first saw the news - standing in the middle of a water park in Denver with my family, pulling my phone out of the locker, and there it was.
The best way to remember Robin Williams, one of the best actors of his generation and one of the best comedic minds of all-time, is through his work. To pay tribute, we put together this video tribute to the man and his movies.
As we struggle to make sense of the death of Robin Williams, we've spent some time here remembering him as a person and his work. We're obviously just a few of the many, many people Robin Williams touched during his lifetime. Among them are the many people he worked with over the years, from his days as a guest star on 'Happy Days' to his upcoming role in 'Night at the Museum 3.' Below are some thoughts, prayers and remembrances from friends and family who had the pleasure of knowing him both on- and off-screen.
In a completely tragic and unfathomable turn of events, beloved actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at the age of 63. Williams was found in his home in California earlier today, as confirmed by the Marin County Sheriff's department.
I saw this on Facebook, and just had to share it with you. While it was originally credited as a Robin Williams bit from around 2003, this article from snopes.com says that is false, and the original author is unknown. Regardless of who said it, it makes more and more sense everyday...