Apple Remembers Robin Williams With Featured Section in iTunes

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Posted August 12, 2014 at 9:48pm by iClarified

Apple is remembering Robin Williams with a new featured section in the iTunes Store, following the beloved actor's death.

One of the most beloved and unforgettable performers in the history of show business, Robin Williams brought laughter and inspiration to millions. Throughout a career that spanned five decades, Williams evolved from stand-up comedian to international movie star. Among the great masters of improv, he transfixed audiences with mile-a-minute comic energy. William's Golden Globe-winning turn in Good Morning, Vietnam demonstrated that his versatile acting talents were equally suited to evoking dramatic complexity. Many of Williams' most iconic performances - in Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire, and his Oscar-winning triumph, Good Will Hunting - where dazzling high-wire acts that left audiences in tears of laughter one minute and tears of poignancy the next. An Emmy and GRAMMY winner as well, Williams was a philanthropist who served as a driving force behind Comic Relief USA, which has raised more than $50 million.

Williams died at age 63. The Marin County Sheriff's Office says that authorities found Williams' body inside his home. He was unconscious and not breathing and the coroner suspects suicide due to asphyxia.

After hearing the news, Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted, "Heartbroken by the news of Robin Williams' passing. He was an incomparable talent and a great human being. Rest in peace."

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sillydrew - August 12, 2014 at 11:30pm

People were going to go back and watch his films again anyways after his death. I know what your saying but I think that this makes it easier to find films you may not have known he was a part of.

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Heathwill - August 12, 2014 at 11:54pm

I thought that was what IMDB was for. It would have been nice if they donated whatever money they will make from these sales to whichever charity Robin Williams was most supportive.

DarkSide - August 13, 2014 at 2:31am

They don't see apple's greed. Their iBrains have been stuck in the wash cycle.

Heathwill - August 13, 2014 at 8:31am

I have no problems with any company making money it just seems like poor taste in my opinion. If they do donate money to one of his charities that he supported I think it would have been good to say so, let people know they are remembering his life and the things he cared about.

BRIKZ - August 14, 2014 at 10:19am

Exaclty, the title should be "Apple profits off of Robin Williams death in featured section" I mean even "RV" is selling for $14......that's the real tragedy.

gamerscul9870 - August 14, 2014 at 11:55am

But not much progress if apple were to do this. Not worth time either.

Heathwill - August 12, 2014 at 10:36pm

Never said the news shouldn't report it. It doesn't cost anyone to watch or listen to the news. It's companies that pay for advertisements on those news or radio stations, which was paid before he was dead. Unless you think a company was banking on running a commercial in hopes of Robin Williams dying I think your logic is flawed.

Heathwill - August 12, 2014 at 9:57pm

I think they could have waited a little while to try and make money from his death.

Rami - August 12, 2014 at 10:07pm

I disagree with that, if we use the same logic then the news channels must not announce his death because they are making money out of that! He is an artist, and that's what everybody should do, remember and remind people about their great work.

thevmaxer - August 13, 2014 at 2:33am

That is different. For one, current news, (good or bad), is something we expect as it occurs. Secondly, the local channels are free to watch at will. If Apple wanted to honor Robin Williams they would offer his videos for free. FOLLOW THE MONEY.

Rami - August 13, 2014 at 5:36am

You also have the choice to buy or not. Don't try to convince anyone that these news channels don't make money out of it! Do you suggest that everyone now should stop buying his movies for a month or so to honor his death?

Nitro Junkie - August 13, 2014 at 6:35am

The news channels that report stuff like this 24/7 are definitely making money from it in one way or another. Countless people watching your channel gets ratings which equals money. And don't forget about all the websites that report it too. Many that are nothing but bait sites that solely operate their sites to make money from ads! Don't assume apple won't donate some of the sales to a charity. They donate a lot. It just isn't always public knowledge. They don't gloat about their charitable work like others do. And don't forget, Robin Williams family or whomever was in his will, will be getting royalties from all the sales. Could be possibly millions after it's all said and done. Either way, don't forget a very talented an loved person lost his life, no matter if he took it himself or not. RIP Robin Williams

Heathwill - August 13, 2014 at 8:47am

I just don't like it when people or companies try to play on people's emotions to make money. It puts a bad taste in my mouth. This past year my mother in law lost her husband and while we were at the funeral home all I could see was the person trying to make dollars from her tears. Everywhere in the office was little stuff to buy, she's crying and still can't come to terms with what happened, but hey look there's a coffee mug that you can put a picture of your dead husband on. I felt like I like was picking add-on items to my high school senior pictures, oh and don't forget the key chain with his picture too. I just think apple could have done this in better taste, if I was one of Robin's family members it would have rubbed me the wrong way.

thevmaxer - August 13, 2014 at 2:01pm

They are not making money from me buying from them. That is the difference. And they are capitalizing upon the fact that he died just the other day! Look at Heathwill's response to your comment. Don't even think for a minute that Apple is doing this out of respect for Robin Williams.