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Farewell Robin Williams

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The news is buzzing once again about a life cut short.  Yesterday, 63-year-old actor-comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his California hom e. In a public statement, the Marin County sheriff's office has says that it "suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia ."  They have begun an investigation to determine the official cause of death, but I am already saddened by the possibility... For decades I've enjoyed the talent of Robin Williams. I was introduced to him way back in 19 - shhhh... when he starred in the silly sitcom  Mork and Mindy . I smile when I think of that crazy outer space greeting, "Nanoo, nanoo". I also loved his movies - Good Morning, Vietnam , Dead Poets Society , Mrs. Doubtfire , and Good Will Hunting . Robin Williams was a rare find - a comedian that could also handle his business in a dramatic role. Like the role of Sean Maguire, a Boston-based college professor in Good Will Hunting .  I ...