Comedy legend Robin Williams takes his own life.

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Robin Williams' shocking death, apparently by taking his own life, will reverberate to every corner of the civilized world. I hope this is enough to get the world to wake up (ok, maybe somewhere - it will).

The picture above is Williams' last tweet and Instagram, on July 31, when he wished his daughter, Zelda Rae, a happy 25th birthday. "Quarter of a century old today but always my baby girl," he captioned the photo.

I met him in person once in an upscale section of the Bronx, NY called City Island in 1989, on set of the movie Awakenings. After his scenes, he'd take a brake and talk to the crowd that formed outside the single family home he was taping in. He had a glowing smile that was kinetic, but his eyes were so sad. His ability to improvise humor is a feat of legend. He just picked us out of the audience one by one, and made us laugh. I mean like within seconds. His talent to entertain via comedy was HUGE. One of the all time greats.

As a father myself, I am deeply moved and saddened. Rest in Peace, give em hell up there Mr. Williams.