talkSPORT presenter Alan Brazil has shown a remarkable lack of consideration regarding the apparent suicide of actor and comedian Robin Williams.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqgLwDRdfvw#t=110
On this show this morning, the former Ipswich, Tottenham, Manchester United and Scotland striker said that the news of Williams’ death did not “hit him hard”, which is understandable, but he also said it was “shocking” and that he does not “have a lot of sympathy” for the entertainer, saying “what you leave behind is diabolical”.
Ex-England hooker and BBC commentator Moore showed a far more articulate knowledge of the sensitive topic. He took issue with Brazil’s comments and said how depression pays no respect to “fame, fortune or anything else.”
“Death around depression is an awful matter, and I’m slow to judge people”, said Moore. He also paid warm tribute to Williams’ large body of work.
@talkSPORT You should remove @alanbrazil as a presenter following his outrageous remarks re Robin Williams.
— Alasdair D Murray (@Alconcalcia) August 12, 2014
Depression is a serious illness, to have 'little sympathy' for Robin Williams shows the ignorance of Alan Brazil. #talksport
— Matt. (@Matt_307) August 12, 2014
After @StanCollymore 's work for @DepressionAll ,shameful to hear @talkSPORT @alanbrazil say he has "little sympathy" for Robin Williams
— Simon (@Mind_Spy) August 12, 2014