Henry Rollins has apologized for comments he made about Robin Williams. In a column he penned earlier this week for LA Weekly, the musician, writer and media personality harshly criticized the late actor in a piece titled “Fuck Suicide.”
After a few days to reflect and no doubt facing severe backlash for his outspoken column, Rollins posted the apology to his personal website last night, and in it, he also claims a follow-up piece will be published by the Los Angeles alt-weekly on Monday.
Until then, here’s Rollins words in full…
An Apology
08-22-14August 22 2014
2016 PST
For the last 9+ hours, I have been answering letters from people from all over the world. The anger is off the scale and in my opinion, well placed.
The article I wrote in the LA Weekly about suicide caused a lot of hurt. This is perhaps one of the bigger understatements of all time. I read all the letters. Some of them were very long and the disappointment, resentment and ringing clarity was jarring.
That I hurt anyone by what I said, and I did hurt many, disgusts me. It was not at all my intent but it most certainly was the result.
I have had a life of depression. Some days are excruciating. Knowing what I know and having been through what I have, I should have known better but I obviously did not. I get so mad when I hear that someone has died this way. Not mad at them, mad at whatever got them there and that no one magically appeared to somehow save them.
I am not asking for a break from the caning, take me to the woodshed as much as you see fit. If what I said has caused you to be done with me, I get it.
I wrote something for the LA Weekly that they will post on Monday.
I wanted to get this out at this moment.
I am deeply sorry. Down to my marrow. I can’t think that means anything to you, but I am. Completely sorry. It is not of my interest to hurt anyone but I know I did. Thank you for reading this. Henry