Robin Williams is dead at age 63, by his own hand.

Robin Williams DangerRobin Williams is dead at the age of 63?

Of an apparent suicide?

Williams’ publicist Mara Buxbaum told The Hollywood Reporter that Williams “has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”

I’m sorry.  This will take a while to process.

Go here.

Mork and MindyAnd where I first discovered Robin Williams, above.

Is comedy dead?

Is improv dead?

Is brilliance in improv comedy dead?

Long live Robin Williams, the true master of the comedic.

There was no one faster in comedy than Robin Williams.  Absolutely no one.

And I think to myself: the world is completely diminished by his loss. 

Robin, please — we need more laughter these days, not less.

BZ

Robin Williams Lasrt PhotoLast photo of Robin Williams.