Twitter was once again transformed into a virtual funeral home Tuesday as thousands of users seized the day to remember actor Robin Williams on the one-year anniversary of his death. By 10:00 this morning, #RobinWilliams was the number one trending topic in the U.S.
Some users took the opportunity to help those struggling with suicidal thoughts—Williams committed suicide on August 11, 2014:
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Most people, however, just focused on Williams’ incredible body of work, spotlighting favorite roles and beloved characters:
Wow, 1 year without #RobinWilliams 🙁 pic.twitter.com/AGGrHl5EV8
— Amplify (@thisisamplify) August 11, 2015
A year later… I have never been able to explain my adoration for #RobinWilliams but I still feel the same. pic.twitter.com/wfUvAZzcD7
— Wendy Rollins (@wendyrollins) August 11, 2015
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#RobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/aVUjwet2ik
— B (@BevSalazar) August 11, 2015
The best dad ever.#RobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/8xXhVCT3lz
— Wallygator (@Wallyl4ever) August 11, 2015
To us, you'll always be Mr Keating. #RobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/99GY25QXSO
— The Stockholm Review (@StockholmReview) August 11, 2015
"Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary." – Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society #RobinWilliams
— DJ Sixsmith (@DJ_Sixsmith) August 11, 2015
one of my favorite actors in one of my favorite movies. I hope you're finally at peace #RobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/VdV1lqIe2X
— tristan (@tristanzelna) August 11, 2015
Some of Williams’ co-stars also penned tributes to the actor. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Williams’ daughter on the sitcom The Crazy Ones, posted a photo on Instagram of the famous park bench from Williams’ film Good Will Hunting, along with a Ralph Waldo Emerson quote and the caption “You succeeded RW.”
