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Everybody knows Robin Williams was an amazing actor, but there was also a really sensitive side to him that only a handful of people got to see — though it’s so admirable, it’s hard to imagine anyone not knowing. During the filming of one of his most famous movies, Sally Field was going through a really tough time, and Williams didn’t hesitate to step in and help her out.
The actor was a master of improvisation and impressions, and an incredible comedian. But what truly stood out about him was his humanitarian spirit. He always put others first, and that’s something people still admire about him today.
Robin Williams Made Sure to Help Sally Field Through Her Grief
Can somebody imagine a movie’s shooting schedule getting completely changed just to let one of the actors leave? That’s exactly what happened toSally Fieldon the set ofMrs. Doubtfire, but it was for a really good reason.Robin Williamsstepped up to show his support and made sure she could take the time she needed.
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An exclusive article inVanity Fairpaid tribute to the actor who passed away ten years ago, featuring interviews with artists whose lives were touched by him. Field, who starred in the iconic 1993 film, chose to share an interesting tidbit:
I never shared this story before. I was in the camper outside of the courtroom where we were shooting the divorce scene. My father had a stroke a couple of years before, and was in a nursing facility. I got a phone call from the doctor saying my father had passed — a massive stroke. He asked if I wanted them to put him on the resuscitator. I said, ‘No, he did not want that. Just let him go. And please lean down and say, Sally says goodbye.‘
The actress shared that she struggled to focus for the rest of the day, but Williams quickly picked up on it and asked if she was alright. When he learned what had happened, he offered to rearrange the entire filming schedule so she could leave earlier.
As a result, she mentioned that she was able to go home and focus on helping her brother with the arrangements for their father’s funeral. The actress added:
It’s a side of Robin that people rarely knew: He was very sensitive and intuitive.
But despite his big heart and kindness, the truth behind Williams’ death was shocking — after all, deep down, he was in need of reciprocity. His battle with depression caught everyone off guard, and the saddest part is that he passed away because of a misdiagnosis he never even knew about.
Diagnosis That Triggered Robin Williams’ Depression Was Wrong
In 2014, at the age of 63, Williams died by suicide after struggling with severe depression, which was initially linked to a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. Now, a decade later, his son has opened up about what those final days were like and the truths uncovered by the autopsy regarding his condition.
“It was a tough job for me”: Robin Williams’ Last Interview Before He Committed Suicide is Just Heartbreaking to Watch
In 2021, Zachary Williams discussed his father’s neurological illness and the medical misdiagnosis onThe Genius Lifepodcast. Initially diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, this news contributed to his depression and ultimately led to his suicide. However, the autopsy later revealed that he was actually suffering from Dementia with Lewy Bodies. (viaNew York Post)
What I saw was frustration. What he was going through didn’t match one to one [with] many Parkinson’s patients’ experience. It was a period for him of intense searching and frustration. It’s just devastating.
The disease produced symptoms similar to those of the misdiagnosed condition. In the early stages, they can be pretty mild and easily confused with other illnesses like Parkinson’s or even Alzheimer’s. Dementia with Lewy Bodies affects things like how fast you think, your understanding, judgment, vision, language, and memory. (viaNational Health Service)
In addition, the actor’s son revealed details about the effects of the medication his father was taking, describing them as highly damaging to both his mind and body.
Catherine Delgado
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A geek enthusiast of fantasy and sci-fi, Catherine is also a screenwriter, completely obsessed with pop culture. Graduated in Audiovisual Production, she creates characters and writes about fictional universes when not writing articles, binge-watching shows, or reading sagas.
