On Monday, the prodigiously talented Robin Williams was found dead in his California home in a suspected suicide.
The sixty-three year old actor, who is best known for his roles in Mrs Doubtfire and Good Will Hunting, will be remembered for his infectious energy, his versatility and his staggering ability to portray both humour and darkness in equal measure.
As tributes for Williams pour in from around the globe, influential New Yorkers have taken to Twitter to pay their respects to one of the world’s most laudable and respected talents.
Louis C.K. Comedian, Screenwriter, Actor, Producer
https://twitter.com/louisck/status/499223947251318784
Kevin Spacey, Actor
Robin Williams made the world laugh & think. I will remember & honor that. A great man, artist and friend. I will miss him beyond measure.
— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) August 12, 2014
Steve Martin, Comedian and Actor
https://twitter.com/SteveMartinToGo/status/498971366050107392
Lena Dunham, Actress
Moved reading so many reminiscences of Robin Williams, the multitude of things he represented to diverse people of different generations…
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) August 12, 2014
Ben Stiller, Actor
His impact on the world was so positive. He did so much good for people. He made me and so many people laugh so hard for a very long time.
— Ben Stiller (@BenStiller) August 12, 2014
Samuel L. Jackson, Actor
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
Neil Patrick Harris, Actor
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
Sarah Jessica Parker, Actress
Robin Williams, an original. Godspeed. X, sj
— Sarah Jessica Parker (@SJP) August 12, 2014
Chris Meloni, Actor
Remembering the funny. #RobinWilliams #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/7gDZOtlVQJ
— Chris Meloni (@Chris_Meloni) August 12, 2014
Hank Azaria, Actor
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
Sarah Silverman, Comedian
Oh no this is terrible. #RIPRobinWilliams
By all accounts he was pure love— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) August 11, 2014
Sarah Michelle Gellar. Actress
— Sarah Michelle (@SarahMGellar) August 12, 2014
