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June 26, 2025 101 mins
He could make millions laugh with a single gesture, but Robin Williams was dying inside from a disease that slowly stole his brilliant mind while the world watched him smile. This is the heartbreaking true story of how America's most beloved comedian fought a silent war against Lewy body dementia, depression, and the crushing weight of making others happy while his own soul was disintegrating. From his explosive rise as Mork from Ork to his tragic final days in a Tiburon mansion, Williams' life was a masterclass in how the funniest people often carry the deepest pain. We'll expose the shocking medical misdiagnosis that robbed him of hope, the financial pressures that forced him back into exhausting film schedules, and the devastating neurological symptoms that made him feel like a stranger in his own mind. Discover the dark truth behind his manic comedy genius, including the cocaine addiction that nearly killed him in the 1980s, the failed marriages that left him emotionally shattered, and the final months where paranoia and confusion replaced the quick wit that defined his career. Featuring never-before-revealed details from his autopsy report, testimonies from friends who witnessed his mental decline, and the tragic final conversations that revealed a man trapped in his own deteriorating brain. This episode exposes how Hollywood's system failed its most generous star, proving that sometimes the people who give the most joy to others have none left for themselves.
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