He was and remains one of the most brilliant artists in films. He could make you laugh as Mrs. Doubtfire, think in Good Will Hunting, feel scared in One Hour Photo, Cry and everything else in between.

It's a shame that such an iconic smile had behind it a wealth of baggage. You would never have guessed all that was happening in Robin's life. It's sad to have seen him leave us at such an early time.

I'm sure he would have wanted others to use his death to raise awareness for suicide prevention. He lived through some dark days, but nothing compared to those who he has left behind.

Hopefully honest conversations can be had about substance abuse and hopelessness and suicide, because it is one of the few irreversible choices in your life that effects others for the rest of theirs.

I'll stick to remembering him as the great soul that entertained us all and blessed us with larger than life joy.