âI Want To Die!â The Grim Night Father Didnât Know Best. ROBERT YOUNG, who found fame as dad Jim Anderson in the classic 1950s TV show âFATHER KNOWS BESTâ stunned the world when he attempted suicide by gassing himself in his garage. On January 12th 1991, a boozy Young, then 83, told police âI want to dieâ¦ Iâm too old and tired of livingâ, The ENQUIRER reported.
Also called pigment, melanin is a substance that gives the skin and hair its natural color. It also gives color to the iris of the eye, feathers, and scales. In humans, those with darker skin have higher amounts of melanin. By contrast, those with less pigment have lighter or more fair skin coloring. Melanin, sometimes referred to as a chemical, is formed as part of the process of metabolizing an amino acid called tyrosine. In the skin, melanin is formed by cells called melanocytes. Certain medical conditions, such as albinism, are associated with the lack of melanin.
Colored pigments in house paint protect the house's siding from sun damage. Melanin is a colored pigment for people, one of several compounds giving skin its coloration, generally contributing shades of red, brown, or black. Melanin is produced by melanocytes.