Death Would be an Awfully Great Adventure with Robin Williams

Usually when a celebrity passes on from this world, we feel a momentary sadness, a little shock that someone who is a familiar face will no longer be sharing this Earth with us. After the initial impact, however, most of the time we are able to move on and get on with our day.

This morning, however, brought the news of the loss of one of the greatest comedians, and indeed finest actors of our time. Robin Williams, star of countless families films along with some of the most moving dramas in cinematic history, has succumb to a lifetime battle with depression and left us in a manner so in opposition to the smiling, lovable personality to which we are accustomed.

Having grown up watching Williams for as long as I can remember, I received the news this morning via text and will openly admit to shedding a few tears before breakfast.

Williams brought so much humour to my childhood, through Jumanji, through Hook and a plethora of other films, and to this very day I still find comfort at the end of a long shift in sticking on some classic episodes of Mork and Mindy.

Throughout my teens, his performance in The Cider House Rules was a regular delight, and since becoming a teacher, I have looked up in awe to his award-winning turn in The Dead Poets Society.

The world has lost a truly inspirational actor, who will continue to bring delight to generations to come.

So many quotes come to mind... "Oh captain, my captain", "Genie, you're free", but most importantly, Mork, you've finally gone home.