Gene Simmons: Sorry About That Depression Screed

Remember that time when Gene Simmons not-so-charmingly said depressed people should just kill themselves? Well, after Robin Williams—a depressed person—really did kill himself, people took exception to Simmons' screed, a #BanGene hashtag got going, and some radio stations stopped playing KISS' music. Now, as E! Online reports, Simmons is walking back those comments. As per a statement on his Facebook page:

• "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."

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