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Gene Simmons apologizes for comments about suicide and depression (and why I don't accept his apology)

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  photo credit: en.academic After pissing off millions of people around the world with his disgusting comments, KISS frontman Gene Simmons issued an apology to people who suffer from depression and comments made about suicide . Last week, Simmons stated that people suffering from depression should just "go fucking kill themselves." He made that statement shortly after news of Robin Williams death sent shock waves across the globe. After receiving a shit ton of backlash, he is now apologizing for causing so much pain to his fans and depression sufferers around the world. Simmons issued the following statement: "I sincerely apologize to those who were offended by my comments. I recognize that depression is very serious and very sad when it happens to anyone, especially loved ones. I deeply support and am empathetic to anyone suffering from any disease, especially depression.” While it must make him feel good that he apologized, I doubt anyone in this world ...