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Robin McLaurin Williams (July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014) was an American actor and comedian. Known for his improvisational skills and the wide variety of characters he created on the spur of the moment and portrayed on film, in dramas and comedies alike, he is regarded as one of the greatest comedians of all time. He received numerous accolades including an Academy Award, two Primetime Emmy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and five Grammy Awards. Williams began performing stand-up comedy in San Francisco and Los Angeles during the mid-1970s, and released several comedy albums including Reality ... What a Concept in 1980. He rose to fame playing the alien Mork in the ABC sitcom Mork & Mindy (1978–1982). He received his first leading film role in Popeye (1980). Williams went on to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Good Will Hunting (1997). His other Oscar-nominated roles were for Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989), and The Fisher King (1991). Williams starred in the critically acclaimed dramas The World According to Garp (1982), Moscow on the Hudson (1984), Dead Poets Society (1989), Awakenings (1990), Patch Adams (1998), Insomnia (2002), One Hour Photo (2002), and World's Greatest Dad (2009). He also starred in family films such as Hook (1991), Mrs. Doubtfire (1993), Jumanji (1995), Jack (1996), Flubber (1997), RV (2006), and the Night at the Museum trilogy (2006–2014). He lent his voice to the animated films Aladdin (1992), Robots (2005), Happy Feet (2006), and its 2011 sequel. Williams was found dead at his home in Paradise Cay, California, in August 2014, at the age of 63. At the time of his suicide, he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. According to his widow, Williams had experienced depression, anxiety, and increasing paranoia. His autopsy found "diffuse Lewy body disease" and Lewy body dementia professionals said his symptoms were consistent with dementia with Lewy bodies.
Robin Williams
The 35th Stranger
for The 35th Stranger in The Infinite Express
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"The Infinite Express" is a captivating tale of adventure, mystery, and wonder. The Stranger, a legendary entity with the intellect of Sherlock Holmes and time-traveling capabilities akin to Doctor Who embarks on an endless journey aboard the Infinite Express, a colossal train that traverses the boundless reaches of the universe. Each carriage houses a realm beyond imagination, from surreal landscapes to fantastical dimensions, each with its mysteries and inhabitants. The train itself appears to be an anomaly, existing in a desolate and barren landscape that defies conventional understanding. As the Stranger roams from carriage to carriage, they encounter a diverse array of passengers, each with their own stories and secrets. Some seek refuge, while others are drawn to adventure and discovery. The Stranger assumes the role of guardian, protecting the passengers from the myriad dangers within the ever-shifting confines of the train. As the Stranger grapples with their enigmatic past and the ever-changing landscape of the universe, alliances are forged and betrayals revealed. The fate of the Infinite Express and perhaps the fate of all reality hangs in the balance.
