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[–] [email protected] 40 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 46 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Didn’t he have Lewy Body Dementia? As I understand, depression is a symptom, but the disease is far deeper than that.

[–] [email protected] 44 points 1 month ago (1 children)

He was pretty open about struggling with depression for most of his life.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Shit. I didn’t know that. I always thought the dementia lent to the depression.

Man. What a tragic end. I think I’m going to do a deep dive on his life soon. I have such admiration for him.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I think the dementia diagnosis lead to his suicide but I think his life-long struggles with depression made him relatable enough to be a comedian that could become successful and not lose that relatability, unlike some one like Jerry Seinfeld.

[–] [email protected] 16 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Oh I absolutely agree! Mental health colors art. In all forms. From comedy, to fashion, to traditional art, to music… art seen through the lens of depression is relatable to almost everyone at some point in their life.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

It’s the internet, you’re not supposed to agree.

You’re supposed to call me a dumbass and explain in detail why.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You're a dumbass and I'm certain you're just like your namesake, I have so much more to say were it not for the fact that I'm extremely busy with important stuff!