Robin Williams' Famous 2000 Oscar Performance Followed A Tragic Death

According to IMDb, Mary Kay Bergman provided the voice acting for nearly all of the female "South Park" characters in both the film and the TV show. Tragically, on November 11 of 1999, she died by suicide at the age of 38. Her death happened mere months before the 72nd Academy Award ceremony, and at

According to IMDb, Mary Kay Bergman provided the voice acting for nearly all of the female "South Park" characters in both the film and the TV show. Tragically, on November 11 of 1999, she died by suicide at the age of 38. Her death happened mere months before the 72nd Academy Award ceremony, and at the time, "South Park: Bigger, Longer, & Uncut" was all the buzz. "Blame Canada" was poised to take home the award for best original song, but show creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker (above) were still caught up in the devastation of losing their friend and professional colleague (per The Ringer). "A friend of ours had killed herself. That's all it was, and we didn't even want to deal with it for at least a couple months," Parker shared in a panel that took place on March 2, 2000 (posted on YouTube). 

As Oscar season neared, the "South Park" duo was stumped as to who would take her place on stage for the inevitable live performance of "Blame Canada." Neither of them were prepared to take on the task themselves, so they turned to a veteran comedian whom they were certain was more than capable of pulling it off without question: Robin Williams.

If you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline​ by dialing 988 or by calling 1-800-273-TALK (8255)​.

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