RIP Robin Williams: A Tribute

Robin Williams, who died of an apparent suicide at age 63 last night, was a well-loved and talented man.  Once the news broke, tributes filled the Internet – tributes from Hollywood celebrities to regular people – all who were touched by the incredible actor.

To Disney fans, Robin Williams is best known as the Genie from Aladdin.

We ain't never had a friend like him.

I have collected several of these tributes – the ones I believe are the most touching.  I have always loved Robin Williams and his gift for making others laugh, so hearing about his death broke my heart.

But as the Academy puts it:

Genie, you're free. pic.twitter.com/WjA9QuuldD
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) August 12, 2014

Unbelievable. My long time idol, the man I worshipped has departed us. Absolutely heartbroken... #RIPRobinWilliams
— Masi Oka (@MasiOka) August 12, 2014

"Thank you for believing." Goodbye, @robinwilliams pic.twitter.com/nPGegECE0O
— Adrianne Curry (@AdrianneCurry) August 12, 2014

@DisneyFreakBlog @BRGUEST39 he has gone to Neverland.
— DisneyPrincess (@OzGoofyPrincess) August 12, 2014

pic.twitter.com/4Pyx4Kfuxe
— Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) August 12, 2014

Jim Meskimen is the current voice actor for Genie, having taken over the role in 2008.

"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny ... and everything in between. But he was one of a kind." —President Obama
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2014

Robin Williams. The world just won't be the same without the magic, inspiration and laughter you brought to us all. You will be very missed.
— Aladdin (@aladdin) August 12, 2014

Farewell to my childhood hero and my Genie. The world won't be the same without him.
— Scott Weinger (@ScottWeinger) August 11, 2014

Scott Weinger is the voice of Aladdin.





Zelda Williams is Robin William's daughter (and she is also an actress). This was her post on Instagram in tribute to her father.

Post by Inside the Magic.

This image was created by Eric Goldberg, who supervised
the animation for the Genie in Aladdin.
Image from Inside the Magic's Facebook page.

Image from Twitter post.

Thank you for the laughter, Robin Williams.  You are now free.