Tributes pour in for Robin Williams
Tributes have poured in across the internet to the late actor Robin Williams.
A police spokesperson said the death is suspected to be a “suicide due to asphyxia”, but a final determination is yet to be made.
Famous names including Stephen Fry, Neil Patrick Harris, Cher, Ellen DeGeneres and Kristin Chenoweth have taken to social media to pay tribute to the star.
I can’t believe the news about Robin Williams. He gave so much to so many people. I’m heartbroken.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) 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
I am stunned and just reeling from the news of Robin Williams’ death. He brought so much joy and heart to millions… Just, wow.
— Neil Patrick Harris (@ActuallyNPH) August 12, 2014
O captain! My captain! My hero, my number one. What a Humungous loss. Overwhelming devastated. But I Thank you Robin Williams, so much x
— russell tovey (@russelltovey) August 12, 2014
“He was a true Disney Legend, a beloved member of our family, and he will be sorely missed.” https://t.co/yNcHF3AVC5 https://t.co/lJnzbQuI6X
— Disney (@Disney) August 12, 2014
No no. Don’t let this be. RIP my dear Robin.
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) August 11, 2014
Matt & I had the huge pleasure of spending some time with Robin Williams in LA. I was so in awe of him but he was so sweet and humble.
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) August 12, 2014
Rest in Peace+Laughter Robin Williams. Perhaps this tragedy will shed light on the seriousness of depression. You made us all so so happy.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 12, 2014
There is a Great Chasm between on Stage,Film, Fame & Life! One is SUCH Heightened Reality & After Heights there can be Great Depths !
— Cher (@cher) August 12, 2014
Genie. You're free. pic.twitter.com/FWQWPDPP42
— Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) August 11, 2014
US President Barack Obama said in a statement: “Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan and everything in between.
“But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien – but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit.
“He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most – from our troops stationed abroad to the marginalised on our own streets.”
