Fans Remember Robin Williams Who Would Have Had His 69th Birthday Today

Jul 21, 2020 by apost team

Robin Williams would have turned 69 this week on July 21. The late actor, who took his own life in August 2014, was loved worldwide and managed to make audiences smile and laugh, despite struggling with his own problems.

Each year, fans and even Robin's own children, post tributes to the actor and comedian, and this year is no exception. Let's take a look at some of the tributes pouring in for the actor, including from his own daughter Zelda, who shared a series of photos of the two.

Robin Williams took his own life on August 11, 2014, months after learning of his diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease. Tragically, an autopsy found that the actor actually had Lewy body dementia, a brain disorder with an associated risk of suicide. While Robin Williams' death was sudden and shocking to the world, his life provided a beacon of light to those who knew him both personally and in the movies. 

The positivity he imparted on the world means that fans and even family are still sharing tributes of the late actor, even six years after his death. Recently, one Twitter user named Serena posted a photo of the actor, and included an emotional caption that read:

"#RobinWilliams would have turned 68 in a few days. Yesterday on TV they broadcast Mrs. Doubtfire and I thought about the day I heard about his death... It's true that, often, behind a smile or the ability to make others smile, a silent hell is hidden... #sadness"

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Another tribute came from Los Angeles' The Laugh Factory comedy club, which put up a poignant and touching marquee sign that stated: "Robin Williams / Rest in peace / Make God laugh." It's tragic to imagine Robin in heaven, much too sooner than he should have been, but it's heartwarming to think that his humor, which touched so many of us, will hopefully be making God laugh.

A more recent tribute came from Robin's own daughter Zelda. In March of this year, Zelda posted a series of photo booth pictures of herself and her father to Twitter. The photos appear to be rather vintage and feature father and daughter pulling funny faces together. She captioned the image:

"Isolation spring deep cleaning is turning up some fun old gems"

One commenter asked if the photos were from MTV's Total Request Live booth, which Zelda confirmed they were, stating Robin took her when she was 16 or 17-years-old.

Known for her tributes to her father, Zelda has even donated to her father's favorite charities in his name, in lieu of being able to give him presents on his birthday. In 2016, Zelda donated to Freedom Service Dogs in her father's name. As reported by The Independent, Zelda explained:

"Still not really sure what to do on days like today... I know I can't give you a present anymore, but I guess that means I'll just have to keep giving them in your name instead.

This year, I tried to help three causes you cared about in one; rescue dogs, people suffering from disabilities, and our nation's wounded veterans, so I donated to freedomservicedogs.org... Thought you'd get a kick out of furry, four-legged friends helping change the world, one warrior in need at a time."

One celebrity who has paid homage to Williams is fellow comedian Jimmy Fallon, who included a segment on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon honoring Williams days after his death in 2014.

Robin Williams was one of a kind comedian, actor, and human being. His death still touches us deeply, years on. May he rest in peace.

What are your favorite memories of Robin Williams? Let us know down below, then be sure to pass these tributes on to your friends and family who loved him too.

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