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ORIGINAL: Pgh_flamenco

Although not surprised, I was saddened to hear of his passing. All that money and he couldn't find anyone who could help him. It just seems so ludicrous.

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He was famous in SF before Mork & Mindy. There was a comedy club on Clement st called the Holy City Zoo. He got his start there as a bartender, who decided to get up on stage. The club was tiny and located next door to a rock club called the Last Day Saloon. After he became a star, he would drop into the Zoo and do a set now and then. Once I was in the Last day and all of a sudden the place emptied out. Robin had showed up next door. I squeezed into the Zoo for his set. Place was wall to wall people. Reflecting on his work, one realizes how great a career he had. Really a giant in the entertainment business. He lived in SF for a time and was known to open the door to kids on halloween personally. Many locals took the opportunity for their kids to meet him. Very sad day in the Bay Area and throughout the world. RIP.

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ORIGINAL: Pgh_flamenco

Although not surprised, I was saddened to hear of his passing. All that money and he couldn't find anyone who could help him. It just seems so ludicrous.


Indeed first thing that comes to mind. Specially in view of many possible causes like physical dysfunction ( metabolism / neuro transmitter) or mental irritation, which one would think could be found easening or cure for.

Only if it was a cognitive issue, like understanding a messed up world, there is little that can help.
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It wouldn´t surprise me if he was an empathical person.
Certainly a very sympathetic appearance that will be missed. :O|

Ruphus