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Update:
Fans, including celebs and journalists, have begun tweeting their condolences.
So sad Robin Williams died 🙁 We did 2 films 2gether. He ws a very lovely man & kind caring person. My heart goes out 2 his loved ones.
— Fran Drescher (@frandrescher) August 11, 2014
Legendary comedian & actor Robin Williams dead at 63. Such a loss. #rip
— dianafalzone (@dianafalzone) August 11, 2014
RIP #RobinWilliams. O Captain! My Captain!
— Thom Geier (@thomgeier) August 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/AlyssCampanella/status/498968260134842369
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
Mrs. Doubtfire is still one of the best movies about divorce. RIP, Robin Williams. RIP.
— Christina Warren (@film_girl) August 11, 2014
Terribly sad news. RIP Robin Williams
— Lynda Carter (@RealLyndaCarter) August 11, 2014
RIP Robin Williams, you always made me laugh, you always seemed so kind and genuine
— Gerard Way (@gerardway) August 11, 2014
I cannot believe we have lost Robin Williams.What a man, what a comedic genius.I counted him among my friends and have such great memories..
— Mira Sorvino (@MiraSorvino) August 11, 2014
https://twitter.com/JohnStamos/status/498970521661632513
Jesus Christ, not Robin Williams…
— Gerard Way (@gerardway) August 11, 2014
Goodbye Robin Williams- from Juilliard, to Mork, and Mrs. Doubtfire, he entertained us – and we are thankful!
— Martha MacCallum (@marthamaccallum) August 11, 2014
God rest his soul. #RobinWilliams
— Michelle Valles (@MichelleNBCLA) August 11, 2014
So sad about Robin Williams…?
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 11, 2014
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I am in shock.I had never seen him happier & more positive in all the yrs I've known him. There's no one like him. Robin Williams RIP
— Marilu Henner (@TheRealMarilu) August 11, 2014
It breaks my heart to learn that we have lost Robin Williams~Sheer genius, unequalled comedic talent and a truly nice gentleman. RIP Robin.
— ERIK ESTRADA (@ErikEstrada) August 11, 2014
Oh Robin?
— Cher (@cher) August 11, 2014
How shocking and sad to hear of Robin Williams death. Such a huge talent. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.
— Marg Helgenberger (@MargHelgen) August 11, 2014
Can’t believe news about @robinwilliams,I’m heartbroken! Praying for his family, loved ones, fans worldwide & peace for his soul…RIP
— Gloria Estefan (@GloriaEstefan) August 11, 2014
RIP to my dear brother and friend Robin Williams. The world will miss the decades of laughter that you gave all of us.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) August 11, 2014
My love to Robin and His Family. I am devastated!
— Edward James Olmos (@edwardjolmos) August 11, 2014
My heart goes to Robin Williams family. A TREMENDOUS comedic talent & WONDERFUL ACTOR! I loved his work. -Barbara
— Barbara Eden (@Barbara_Eden) August 11, 2014
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O Captain! My Captain! Rise up and hear the bells. Rise up, for you the flag is flung, for you the bugle trills.
— Anna Kendrick (@AnnaKendrick47) August 11, 2014
Devastating finding out about @robinwilliams today. He was an amazing talent and incredibly sweet. So sad.
— Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) August 11, 2014
I can't take the Robin Williams news. I've never cried over someone I've never met but I can't stop ????
— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) August 11, 2014
My prayers+sad heart are with Robin Williams' family tonight. Only met him once, but it was one of the most enjoyable moments of my life RIP
— P!nk (@Pink) August 11, 2014
Update:
TMZ reported last month that Williams was in rehab for alcohol abuse at at Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center near Lindstrom, Minnesota.
Update:
His last tweet was a birthday shout-out to his daughter, Zelda:
https://twitter.com/robinwilliams/status/494989879340584960
Update:
Williams’ death and apparent suicide have now been confirmed by numerous mainstream media outlets. We have revised our headline accordingly. (The original headline said he was “reportedly” dead.)