Quote:Reports that are coming out now talk about how he was in serious financial trouble with 2 divorces and a career that was slowing down.  That's why he was taking the roles he was.  It was about collecting a paycheck to keep his head above water financially.  The report talked about how he never wanted to do sequels, but his money trouble forced him to reconsider that.  The Night at the Museum movies, and then the planned sequel for Mrs. Doubtfire were all projects he was doing for the money.  He had to sell his ranch because he couldn't afford it any longer.  There was a lot going on there. 

 

I read similar reports. He was very upfront about his two divorces costing him a bundle. However, they weren't about to have any bake sales for Robin Williams. The report I read - perhaps the one you read as well - shows you the difference between the rich and the rest of us. He considered himself to be in need of money, but the report said his net worth was now "only" $50 million - down from a previous $150 million. He was still a very bankable star.

 

I think he always had a lot going on there. I just hope his death helps in some way to help make people realize that Depression ("severe", "clinical", whatever you want to call it) is not a personal weakness but rather a mental illness, brain disorder, choose your term, and allows people to seek help without the stigma usually attached to it.

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