Beloved actor Robin Williams, best known for his role in 'Mrs. Doubtfire', is remembered.
Robin Williams, born on July 21, 1951, in Chicago, passed away in 2014.
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An American actor and comedian from Chicago, Illinois, Robin Williams was born on July 21, 1951.
On Aug. 11, 2014, the beloved actor took his own life.
Williams' three children, Zachary Pym Williams, Zelda Williams, and Cody Williams, survived him.
Valerie Velardi, Williams' first wife, is Zak's mother. The couple married in 1978 and divorced in 1988. Later, Velardi confessed to permitting infidelity in their relationship.
In 1989, Williams married film producer Marsha Garces and had children Zelda and Cody. The couple divorced in 2010 due to irreconcilable differences.
In 2011, Susan Schneider, a graphic designer, married Williams. The couple went on their honeymoon in Paris. After his death, Schneider stated that Williams had an "invisible monster" pursuing him before his untimely demise.
In 1977, Williams made his film debut in the movie "Can I Do It… ‘Til I Need Glasses?" alongside Jeff Doucette and comedian Roger Behr.
In 1980, Williams played the lead in the hit musical comedy "Popeye," alongside Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl.
In 1988, Williams received his first Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Adrian Cronauer in "Good Morning, Vietnam," but it was Michael Douglas who won the award for his role as Gordon Gekko in "Wall Street."
In 1989, Williams was again nominated for an Oscar, this time for his portrayal of John Keating in "Dead Poets Society," but he lost the award to Daniel Day-Lewis who played Christy Brown in "My Left Foot."
"Dead Poets Society," starring Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, won the Oscar for best original screenplay in 1990 and made over $235 million worldwide, according to E! Online.
In 1992, the character of "Genie" in the Disney movie "Aladdin" was voiced by Williams.
In the 1993 comedy drama "Mrs. Doubtfire," Williams played the iconic role of Mrs. Euphegenia Doubtfire, which is widely regarded as one of his most notable career achievements. Along with him, Sally Field also starred in the film.
The actor, renowned for his roles in "Patch Adams," "Flubber," "Good Will Hunting," "Happy Feet," the "Night at the Museum" films, and "RV," shared the screen with Josh Hutcherson and Cheryl Hines.
In addition to his film career, Williams also appeared in well-known TV shows such as "Happy Days," "Saturday Night Live," "Sesame Street," and "Friends."
Walt Disney Animation Studios released a nine-minute short film in 2023 that included pieces of Williams' voice.
The death of the legendary actor and comedian, Williams, shocked the world and led to mourning among Hollywood and fans worldwide.
Steve Martin, an actor, wrote on Twitter, "I am in shock over the death of Robin Williams, a talented actor, dear friend, and kind-hearted person."
Steven Spielberg, the movie director, expressed his grief over the death of Williams by stating, "Williams was a brilliant comedian whose humor electrified us all. He was a dear friend, and I am deeply saddened by his passing."
In a 2019 interview on "Good Morning Britain," Zak Williams revealed that it was difficult for him to share the grieving process with the world.
It was challenging to distinguish between private and public grieving, as well as the community interaction and communication that came with it. He admitted that he was not ready for it.
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