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From the film archives: Parallels between Williams, role of "Patch Adams"
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Robin Williams portrays Hunter “Patch” Adams in the 1998 film “Patch Adams.” It is inspired by the true story of Adams, the founder of the Gesundheit Clinic, which deals with patients with humor and pathos.
Last week, we lost a comedic icon. The death of Robin Williams is a bitter ending to a man who delighted millions through entertainment. Like many, I spent the weekend browsing catalogs of his films and reliving my childhood through some his best roles.