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Thursday, August 21, 2014

Robin Williams: 1951-2014



It is often said, “you don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” We here at Zombie vs Shark felt every bit of that statement on the day of August 11, 2014. The loss of actor/comedian/philanthropist Robin Williams has been felt around the world, and more than a week after his death, the pain and shock of the event has not subsided in any way. Sure, eventually we will move on, we always do. Many already have and for others it will take a long while. Today, ZvS is Remembering Robin Williams.
With a career that spanned over 30 years, Robin managed to touch many people in a lasting way. Whether he made you laugh or cry, he always seemed like he was right there with you. He played characters that you could relate to, that could make you think, that would make you pee your pants from laughter.
Beyond all that, he was heavily involved in many charities. Such as American Foundation for AIDS Research, Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, Dogs Deserve Better, Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and UNICEF; just to name a few. Here, he gave perhaps the most of himself, he gave his time.

Yes, Robin Williams was a great entertainer, but he was also a great person. He will be missed.


"I started doing comedy because that was the only stage that I could find. It was the pure idea of being on stage. That was the only thing that interested me, along with learning the craft and working, and just being in productions with people."
- Robin Williams

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This week's music:

A Friend Like Me - Aladdin Soundtrack
Batty Rap - Fern Gully Soundtrack
Come Together - Robin Williams & Bobby McFerrin (In My Life)

All music from the show is available on iTunes!

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