It’s a sad day around the world. Robin Williams’ death will no doubt be felt hard in Hollywood. He had such an impact there. Here are a few of the reactions coming from Williams’ fellow celebrities.
I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) August 11, 2014
I can't believe my lovely friend is gone. My heart goes out to his wife and his beloved children. He brought us so much joy and laughter.
— Eric Idle (@EricIdle) August 11, 2014
No words can express the sadness I feel for this tragic loss. My prayers are with the Williams family. RIP Robin Williams. -ZS
— Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) August 11, 2014
Thanks for the years of feel good laughter. RIP Robin Williams.
— Queen Latifah (@IAMQUEENLATIFAH) August 12, 2014
RIP Robin Williams. He was always so kind to me and it was a total gift to have known him and to have laughed with him. Heartbreaking.
— Caroline Rhea (@CarolineRhea) August 12, 2014
I am in shock.I had never seen him happier & more positive in all the yrs I've known him. There's no one like him. Robin Williams RIP
— Marilu Henner (@TheRealMarilu) August 11, 2014
RIP Robin Williams. Thanks for everything.
— Clooney (@GeorgeCloooney) August 12, 2014
— Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) August 12, 2014
I'm stunned! pic.twitter.com/X2RbDRyFxt
— Bill Cosby (@BillCosby) August 12, 2014
Robin dying hurts in a real way. I'm at a loss for words. I hope there's peace to be found for his family. I have to find mine…
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) August 12, 2014
R.i.P Robin Williams.His genius as artist & comedian will B missed & his support of R troops no doubt was much appreciated by all who serve
— Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) August 11, 2014
I met this sweet, generous & brilliant man Robin Williams in 1991. Here we are with HIS idol Jonathan Winters. #RIP pic.twitter.com/ZI4QV5QyuL
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 11, 2014
So sad Robin Williams died :( We did 2 films 2gether. He ws a very lovely man & kind caring person. My heart goes out 2 his loved ones.
— Fran Drescher (@frandrescher) August 11, 2014
One of the greatest nights of my youth was spent with dear Robin Williams. Let's all get closer to our friends who are down, and share love.
— Val Kilmer (@ValEKilmer) August 12, 2014
One of the greatest nights of my youth was spent with dear Robin Williams. Let's all get closer to our friends who are down, and share love.
— Val Kilmer (@ValEKilmer) August 12, 2014
His heart was as big as his genius. So sad. Rest in Peace Robin Williams.
— bob saget (@bobsaget) August 11, 2014
Ah Robin, I'm so sorry the earth couldn't stay worthy of you. Hope happiness awaits you.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) August 11, 2014
Wish he could have known how much the world truly loved+appreciated him. People he inspired…lives that he changed. RIP Robin Williams
— Jaimie Alexander (@JaimieAlexander) August 11, 2014
RIP Robin Williams. I loved his utterly one-of-a-kind genius, wit & saw his generosity–to his buddy, Chris Reeve, & to countless others.
— Stephen Collins (@StephenCollins) August 11, 2014
RIP Robin Williams. Your work has brought joy and laughter to millions of people. May you find your deserved solace in the next life.
— Jared Padalecki (@jarpad) August 11, 2014
How many great men must we lose to depression and chemical dependency ? RIP Robin Williams – you are and always will be a legend.
— Roland Emmerich (@rolandemmerich) August 12, 2014
RIP Robin Williams. Here’s a fond memory from his Hollywood Squares appearance. https://t.co/hoq7VO9Yx1
— Tom Bergeron (@Tom_Bergeron) August 11, 2014
A tweet cannot begin to describe the hugeness of Robin Williams heart and soul and talent. This is so sad. #RobinWilliams
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) August 12, 2014
Mr. Williams visited me the first day of filming The Parent Trap. I will never forget his kindness. What an enormous loss. My condolences.
— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) August 11, 2014
RIP Robin Williams. I wish he could have felt half the joy that he gave to all of us. A genius and a true original.
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) August 12, 2014
I remember meeting him & shaking his hand when I was 11 years old, wanting to work with him one day. Heartbreaking. Love & prayers.
— Olivia Holt (@olivia_holt) August 11, 2014
Thank you to the beautifully original + brave artist that is #RobinWilliams. You taught us how to stand on the edge, fearless, + shine.
— JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) August 11, 2014
Devastating news about @robinwilliams — knew him a little and liked him a whole lot more. A brain wired like no other and so so kind.
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) August 12, 2014
Even sports legends:
RIP Robin Williams…. He brought joy to so many people all over the world, will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
— Rory Mcilroy (@McIlroyRory) August 11, 2014
So very sad to hear about the passing of Robin Williams. A man who made so many people laugh & smile like he did will be sorely missed. RIP
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) August 12, 2014
Even the President of the United States has a tribute to Williams
"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny … and everything in between. But he was one of a kind." —President Obama
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2014
Reactions from the world of Disney are now coming in too. I’m collecting them on a new post.
Again, I’ll be updating this post.
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