Anne Heche deserved better in every way.
Her horrific treatment in the public eye led to her being pigeon-holed as the butt of a very cruel and stupid joke that bisexual people just can't make up their minds. Even now in death, publications ridicule her dating history as if it's some mystery to be solved. As if queer, bisexual, and pansexual people are a fun little eccentricity, a source of entertainment and confusion. "You mean she likes both men and women? But how!?"
Listen, just because your pedestrian little mind can't comprehend the notion of anything beyond yourself, doesn't mean those people and ways of life don't exist. They do, and they're completely valid. But until her dying day, Heche was never afforded the decency of being taken seriously as a survivor of abuse, an addict, or a queer woman.
The Punchline
I was so young when Heche and DeGeneres were a couple.
Her horrific treatment in the public eye led to her being pigeon-holed as the butt of a very cruel and stupid joke that bisexual people just can't make up their minds. Even now in death, publications ridicule her dating history as if it's some mystery to be solved. As if queer, bisexual, and pansexual people are a fun little eccentricity, a source of entertainment and confusion. "You mean she likes both men and women? But how!?"
Listen, just because your pedestrian little mind can't comprehend the notion of anything beyond yourself, doesn't mean those people and ways of life don't exist. They do, and they're completely valid. But until her dying day, Heche was never afforded the decency of being taken seriously as a survivor of abuse, an addict, or a queer woman.
The Punchline
I was so young when Heche and DeGeneres were a couple.
- 8/13/2022
- by Ariel Fisher
- Slash Film
The Great White Way will glow a little less brightly on Wednesday night, in honor of actor Robin Williams, who was found dead Monday at age 63. The marquees of Broadway's theaters will turned its lights down for one minute at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday night. In addition to television and film work that included “Mork & Mindy,” “Good Will Hunting” and “Dead Poets Society,” the Juilliard-trained Williams appeared in a number of theatrical productions, such as his one-man show “Robin Williams: Live on Broadway.” Williams made his acting debut on Broadway in 2011, playing the title role in the Rajiv Joseph...
- 8/13/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
The acclaimed comedian was found dead in his home Monday morning.
Celebrated comedian Robin Williams has died at the age of 63.
San Francisco's KRON4 first reported the story, which was confirmed by the Marin County Sheriff's Office and Williams' press representative.
In a statement released to Entertainment Tonight, the rep said, "Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."
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According to the Marin County Sheriff's office, they had received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 11:55am on Monday, August 11.
Williams was pronounced dead at 12:02pm. Williams had been battling with severe depression and the Marin County Coroner's office suspects that the death may have been the result of "suicide by asphyxia."
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Celebrated comedian Robin Williams has died at the age of 63.
San Francisco's KRON4 first reported the story, which was confirmed by the Marin County Sheriff's Office and Williams' press representative.
In a statement released to Entertainment Tonight, the rep said, "Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."
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According to the Marin County Sheriff's office, they had received a 9-1-1 call at approximately 11:55am on Monday, August 11.
Williams was pronounced dead at 12:02pm. Williams had been battling with severe depression and the Marin County Coroner's office suspects that the death may have been the result of "suicide by asphyxia."
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- 8/11/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
HollywoodNews.com: “The Comedy Awards,” the annual event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the world of comedy, announced today that Robin Williams will be honored as the recipient of the prestigious “Stand-Up Icon” award. This honor is bestowed each year to a modern icon, an individual who has made an extraordinary contribution to stand-up comedy and whose impact and innovations have changed the landscape and inspired future generations of entertainers. Williams will be honored for the unparalleled scope of his imagination, his repertoire of indelible characters, and his outstanding work as a stand-up comedian. Eddie Murphy was the inaugural recipient and he was presented with the honor by Tracy Morgan during last year’s show.
“Robin Williams is a comedic force of nature whose intensity and explosive free-associating style as a stand-up comedian made him a superstar,” said Casey Patterson, Executive Producer, “The Comedy Awards” and Evp, Event Production, Viacom Entertainment Group.
“Robin Williams is a comedic force of nature whose intensity and explosive free-associating style as a stand-up comedian made him a superstar,” said Casey Patterson, Executive Producer, “The Comedy Awards” and Evp, Event Production, Viacom Entertainment Group.
- 3/21/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Robin Williams is returning to HBO with "Weapons of Self-Destruction," his first solo special for the premium cable network in seven years.
The special will be taped in November at Dar Constitution Hall during the Washington DC stop of the comedian's sold-out national tour.
It is slated to premiere on HBO in December.
Williams' current tour drew extra attention in March when it was put on hold so that the comedian could undergo heart surgery.
Williams first appeared on HBO in 1977 as part of the "Young Comedians" special. He went on to star in four solo specials on the network: "On Location: Robin Williams" (1978), "An Evening with Robin Williams" (1983), "Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met" (1986) and "Robin Williams: Live on Broadway" (2002). Along with Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg, Williams was one of the hosts of all nine "Comic Relief" all-star charity benefit specials on HBO.
The special will be taped in November at Dar Constitution Hall during the Washington DC stop of the comedian's sold-out national tour.
It is slated to premiere on HBO in December.
Williams' current tour drew extra attention in March when it was put on hold so that the comedian could undergo heart surgery.
Williams first appeared on HBO in 1977 as part of the "Young Comedians" special. He went on to star in four solo specials on the network: "On Location: Robin Williams" (1978), "An Evening with Robin Williams" (1983), "Robin Williams: An Evening at the Met" (1986) and "Robin Williams: Live on Broadway" (2002). Along with Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg, Williams was one of the hosts of all nine "Comic Relief" all-star charity benefit specials on HBO.
- 7/8/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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