Robin Williams: Pam Dawber, 'Aladdin' And Others Remember The Late Great
Just minutes after news broke of Robin Williams' tragic passing, the veteran actor's former co-stars and admirers came forth with their memories of the late comedian, either via Twitter or statements.
One of the first, and most heartbreaking, responses came from Scott Weinger, who voiced Aladdin opposite Williams' Genie in Disney's 1992 classic:
Farewell to my childhood hero and my Genie. The world won't be the same without him.
— Scott Weinger (@ScottWeinger) August 11, 2014
Pam Dawber, who played Mindy to Williams' Mork on ABC's Happy Days off-shoot and this past April guest-starred opposite her former scene partner on CBS' The Crazy Ones, put her initial reaction quite plainly: "I am completely and totally devastated. What more can be said?!"
Williams' more recent leading lady, TV daughter Sarah Michelle Gellar, remembered their time together with a photo montage:
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) August 12, 2014
Another Crazy Ones colleague, James Wolk, also remembered Williams by posting a photo:
Williams' other co-stars, from both movies and television, also offered up their thoughts:
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.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) August 11, 2014
To the kindest hearted man. Robin, know you will always be remembered by smiles, laughter and love. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
— John Krasinski (@johnkrasinski) August 12, 2014
On our wall. Very sad. #RIPRobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/hwVnQK1wVt
— Chris Meloni (@Chris_Meloni) August 11, 2014
Honored to have worked w such a bright light and brilliant man. Love and prayers to his family and friends. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) August 11, 2014
I'll miss you, Pahpoh. You were such a part of all of our lives. There will never be another you. A sad, sad day. #RobinWilliams
— Kevin Nealon (@kevin_nealon) August 11, 2014
We mourn the loss of our friend Robin Williams, who always made us laugh and smile. pic.twitter.com/UOY8LTjVRA
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) August 11, 2014
John Travolta on the passing of Robin Williams: pic.twitter.com/Xj47cxq1fb
— Good Morning America (@GMA) August 12, 2014
A tweet cannot begin to describe the hugeness of Robin Williams heart and soul and talent. This is so sad. #RobinWilliams
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) August 12, 2014
I am heartbroken. Dear, sweet friend, Robin Williams, gone. Our prayers for peace to all his friends and family, his beautiful children.
— Rita Wilson (@RitaWilson) August 12, 2014
What I'll remember about Robin most was his genuine kindness and love of people. On set and off.
— Hank Azaria (@HankAzaria) August 12, 2014
My Heart's broken. Robin was a beautiful, kind soul. Can't bear that he's gone. So incredibly sorry for his family.
— Minnie Driver TICKLESS WONDER (@driverminnie) August 11, 2014
And even those who never worked with him still consider Williams to be an incredible source of inspiration — including President Barack Obama:
President Obama statement on Robin Williams: pic.twitter.com/RqQh1plSRr
— Ethan Klapper (@ethanklapper) August 12, 2014
RIP. made the world laugh & never mean-spirited. pic.twitter.com/sA2tM0KBRV
— donal logue (@donallogue) August 11, 2014
I am named after a character from a Robin Williams TV show when my parents still lived in Africa. He meant so much, to so many, so far away.
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams ... You were an idol and an inspiration. As a child I began to dream of making movies because ... http://t.co/0ebeDCFmNG
— Sophia Bush (@SophiaBush) August 11, 2014
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I am so sorry about Robin. He was sweet and generous and kind as well as a comedic genius. This is just terrible news. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Craig Ferguson (@CraigyFerg) August 11, 2014
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