Legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams has been gone for 11 years. As an icon of "laughter" and "emotion," he continues to live on in the hearts of fans around the world.
Robin Williams was found dead at his home in California, USA, on Aug. 12, 2014, at 11 a.m. (local time). He was 63 years old. At the time, the police and emergency responders were dispatched, but he was already in cardiac arrest, and it was reported that he had taken his own life after suffering from depression due to Lewy Body Dementia.
Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and Los Angeles in the 1970s, he gained national popularity for his role as the quirky alien Mork in the sitcom Mork and Mindy. He later showcased a broad range of performances, blending comedy and drama in films such as "Good Morning, Vietnam" (1987), "Dead Poets Society" (1989), "Hook" (1991), "Aladdin" (1992), and "Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993).
In 1998, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Sean Maguire, a therapist healing a troubled young man, in "Good Will Hunting." He also challenged himself with darker and more intense characters in films like "Insomnia" (2002) and "One Hour Photo" (2002).
His humor and energy shined in films like "Jumanji" (1995), "The Birdcage" (1996), and the "Night at the Museum" series (2006-2014). Notably, his portrayal of Mr. Keating in "Dead Poets Society," where he urged his students to "Carpe Diem" (seize the day), is still remembered as one of the iconic scenes in cinema.
His daughter Zelda Williams has inherited her father's artistic talent, continuing his legacy by releasing her directorial debut, "Lisa Frankenstein", in 2024.
Even after 11 years, Robin Williams is remembered by some as the "eternal Peter Pan" and by others as an actor who gifted "warm tears behind laughter."
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