Glenn Close Remembers Robin Williams as She Accepts Award for Mental Health Activism
Glenn Close remembers Robin Williams as she accepts award for mental health activism – Actress Glenn Close fought back tears at the Variety 2015 Power of Women luncheon in New York City on Friday as she accepted an honor for her mental health activism and remembered her late friend Robin Williams.
The Fatal Attraction star delivered an emotional speech as she took to the podium at the annual event, where she was recognized for her efforts in raising awareness of mental illness and working to remove the stigma attached to the various conditions through her non-profit charity, Bring Change 2 Mind.
Close’s sister and nephew suffer from bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder, respectively, and told the crowd of the importance of open discussion to find help for those in need before it’s too late.
Close made mention of Williams, who suffered from depression prior to his suicide last August, by turning to her friend and fellow honoree Whoopi Goldberg, and saying, “Whoopi, I feel if Robin was here today, he would be whispering in my ear, ‘A couple of jokes would help right now!”
