Daily Mail Tribute: Robin Williams

Mara Wilson, who played his on-screen daughter in Mrs. Doubtfire, was amongst the first to pay their respects to the late actor, whose tragic death aged 63 at his Tiburon, California home is being treated as suspected suicide.

 

 

The actress, who is now 27, was devastated. She tweeted: 'Very sad, very upset, very glad I did not have to hear about this though Twitter. Probably going to be taking some time off it for a while.'

 

Close: Mara played Robin's on-screen daughter in 1993's Mrs. Doubtfire. They are pictured centre with Lisa Jakub (L) and Matthew Lawrence (R)

Heartbroken: The Matilda actress, 27, said she'd need some time away from the social network

Sally Field, who also starred in the movie, said in a statement: 'I feel stunned and so sad about Robin. I'm sad for the world of comedy. And so very sad for his family. And I'm sad for Robin.

'He always lit up when he was able to make people laugh, and he made them laugh his whole life long.... tirelessly. He was one of a kind. There will not be another. Please God, let him now rest in peace.'

Director Chris Columbus added: 'We have lost one of our most inspired and gifted comic minds, as well as one of this generation's greatest actors. To watch Robin work, was a magical and special privilege. His performances were unlike anything any of us had ever seen, they came from some spiritual and otherworldly place. He truly was one of the few people who deserved the title of "genius."

'We were friends for 21 years. Our children grew up together, he inspired us to spend our lives in San Francisco and I loved him like a brother. The world was a better place with Robin in it. And his beautiful legacy will live on forever.'

 

Lost for words: Sarah Michelle Gellar shared a collage of images with her co-star in The Crazy Ones, which was recently cancelled.

 

His final post: Robin shared a photo with his daughter Zelda on Instagram on July 31 to celebrate her 25th birthday

'Good to be back at work!': Almost a year to the day of his death, on August 12, 2013, Robin was excited to be on set of The Crazy Ones and shared this photo on Twitter

 

Tragedy: Robin was aged 63 when he was found dead at his Tiburon, California home on Monday

 

Robin's representative told MailOnline: 'Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late.

'This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.'

He leaves behind wife Susan Schneider, who said in a statement: 'This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken.'

His Night At The Museum co-star Ben Stiller had some very moving words to say about the death of his friend.

'A tweet cannot begin to describe the hugeness of Robin Williams heart and soul and talent. This is so sad,' he wrote. 'OK, I’ll try. I met him when I was 13 and a huge fan and he was so kind and I watched him be kind to every fan I ever saw him with.

 

'You're free': Evan Rachel Wood, who has been a fan of Robin since she was a child, shared a photo from Aladdin, in which he voiced the character of The Genie

 

 

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It's clear Robin touched the lives of so many people, and Jessica Chastain revealed: 'Robin Williams changed my life. He was a great actor and a generous person. Through a scholarship, he made it possible for me to graduate college. 

His generous spirit will forever inspire me to support others as he supported me. He will forever be missed.'

A shocked Simon Cowell tweeted: 'I can't believe the news about Robin Williams. I am so sad. I never met him but just know he was a great guy. Rest in peace. This news hit me really hard and makes you realise that any life lost is a tragedy.'

Lindsay Lohan has fond memories of Robin and shared a sweet story on Twitter, writing: 'Mr. Williams visited me the first day of filming The Parent Trap. I will never forget his kindness. What an enormous loss. My condolences.'

Miley Cyrus revealed that she was in floods of tears with the words: 'I can't take the Robin Williams news. I've never cried over someone I've never met but I can't stop.'

Mia Farrow was in shock as she posted: 'No! Robin Williams you were so loved. Awful news.'

 

 

 

- Daily Mail