“He announced that he was my projectist”: 30 years ago, Robin Williams reached the creation of this actor who we would like to laugh at

There is a friendship that is far beyond the focus and glory. It is a moving example between Robin Williams and Christopher Rivi. Their connection has never been weakened, even in the wake of the rough trials of life.

It all started at the New York Juiliard School, where two future cinema icons met and created a strong, almost fraternal relationship. Over the years, despite their appropriate career, it has exploded – Riv has become an iconic face in Superman in 1978, and Williams turns himself into a master of laughter – their participation never disappears.

Then, in 1995, everything changed Christopher Riv. The victim of a serious accident of horse riding, he remained paralyzed in all four limbs. Fracture of the spinal cord, sad diagnosis, morality at the lowest… then then goes through one of the darkest moments of its existence, even in suicides.

Light at the end of the tunnel

But in this dark period, an unexpected light appears. One day, before he is still in the hospital, the door of his room suddenly opens. Enter the incredible character: yellow blues, blue hat, caricature Russian accent. It is Robin WilliamsA disguised doctor who arrives, where he says he is there for a very intimate examination. Contrary to all expectations, Riv blew to laugh: it happens for the first time after the accident.

In his autobiography Anyway i (1996), a Superman’s translator tells the story of this unforgettable stage with emotion.

”In one particularly dark moment, the door opened and came to a grated figure in a blue hat, a yellow surgical dress and glasses that spoke with a Russian accent. He announced that he was my proctologist and that he had to be examined immediately. I laughed for the first time after the accident. My old friend helped me to know that I was well.”

This moment is a turning point. Laughter, caused by his continuous friend, acts like a spark, a part of hope in the reign. Robin Williams Not only smiled, he revived the will Christopher Riv Fight.

Vulnerable support … to the end

But the support of the actor was not limited to this memorable visit. He also financially promoted his friend’s medical care and remained in 2004 until the latter’s death. A sincere commitment that the Riv family greeted when his jerk was. Robin Williams To get to the stars, heading to their own demons.

”For Robin, our father was his brother. Robin was light in our family as far as we can remember. He and our father laughed at each other and eventually supported each other.”(Through here).

This moving story reminds us how Robin WilliamsBeyond his comic genius, he was deeply human. As for Christopher RivIts courage and durability still inspire it. Two legends, two friends, two huge hearts are now united in collective memory.