He inspired people to be more open with their emotions. More people would end up killing themselves if they didn't learn to try to work through it. Him giving up doesn't make him weak. It all became too much for him at a certain point. And unfortunately he was successful in his attempt. I have been there. And fortunately I was never successful at my attempts. I write very depressive music because of all the abuse I've suffered. It is an outlet for me. Meanwhile, unless I'm manic, I am generally a very happy person. As was he, in videos I've seen outside of his music.