US President Barack Obama paid tribute to one of the most celebrated actors in the industry Robin Williams, who was found dead last Monday morning in California. There's a high probability of suicide as Williams' representative shared that artist has been battling severe depression recently.
Imparting his genuine talent in acting, Williams left us with some memorable roles like the Genie in the 1992 film Aladdin, John Keating in Dead Poets Society, Allan Parrish in Jumanji, Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting etc.
President Obama is just one of the millions who recognize the loss of this Hollywood icon as he pronounced:
"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien - but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit. He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most - from our troops stationed abroad to the marginalized on our own streets. The Obama family offers our condolences to Robin's family, his friends, and everyone who found their voice and their verse thanks to Robin Williams."
Susan Schneider, his wife, also expressed her grief as she said:
"This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."
Robin Williams dies at 63. (July 21, 1951- August 11, 2014)
RIP and thank you, Robin.