Hollywood Mourns Robin Williams

By Reid | August 12, 2014

Hollywood Mourns Robin Williams

Millions of people ache today over the death of comedian Robin Williams. His Hollywood friends, peers and coworkers took to Twitter to mourn Williams. Those who worked with him extensively and those who never even met him left messages that were equally heartbreaking. Look through these Twitter messages from some of Hollywood’s biggest names:

 

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

Absolutely stunned to hear the news about Robin Williams. It’s unimaginable to me that we’ve lost such a genuinely funny and sweet man. — Conan O’Brien (@ConanOBrien) August 12, 2014

To the kindest hearted man. Robin, know you will always be remembered by smiles, laughter and love. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

— John Krasinski (@johnkrasinski) August 12, 2014

Utterly gutted. Rest in peace Robin. — Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) August 12, 2014

So unbelievably sad to hear about Robin Williams passing. He gave so much to the world. I hope he’s in peace now. RIP

— oliviamunn (@oliviamunn) August 12, 2014

I am named after a character from a Robin Williams TV show when my parents still lived in Africa. He meant so much, to so many, so far away. — Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) August 12, 2014

When I was 18 I got a job as an intern at Comic Relief just to be near him. A genius and a truly kind man who made the world a better place.

— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) August 12, 2014

We’ll never have another one. Rest easy beautiful soul. #RIPRobin — Connie Britton (@conniebritton) August 12, 2014

A tweet cannot begin to describe the hugeness of Robin Williams heart and soul and talent. This is so sad. #RobinWilliams

— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) August 12, 2014

“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

RIP Robin. I will always remember you as one hell of a friend. I love you and will miss you terribly.

— Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) August 11, 2014

So sad so funny http://t.co/YF9UH5BOYb — Chris Rock (@chrisrock) August 11, 2014

Devastated by the news…

— Rashida Jones (@iamrashidajones) August 11, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all who knew and loved Robin Williams. What a genius he was. — Courteney Cox (@CourteneyCox) August 12, 2014

RIP Robin Williams…he was an inspiration to all of us. He taught us that laughter fuels the soul over and over again

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) August 12, 2014

Robin Williams changed my life. He was a great actor and a generous person. Through a scholarship, he made it possib… http://t.co/otEuiWrhPW — Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) August 12, 2014

Seize the day. One of my favorite movie scenes ever: https://t.co/wQNh27X9XB

— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) August 12, 2014

“@ScandalMakeup: pic.twitter.com/0dONOndbQd” Thank you Robin Williams. Thank you. — kerry washington (@kerrywashington) August 12, 2014

This news hit me really hard and makes you realise that any life lost is a tragedy.

— Simon Cowell (@SimonCowell) August 12, 2014

.@robinwilliams will always be my hero. We lost a beautiful soul today. RIP pic.twitter.com/nbXlGbOYdU — Zac Efron (@ZacEfron) August 12, 2014

Heartbroken

— Danny DeVito (@DannyDeVito) August 12, 2014

Heartbroken for Robin Williams and his family. — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) August 12, 2014

I’m speechless….RIP To a COMEDIC GENIUS!!!! Gone but not forgotten. #RIPROBINWILLIAMS http://t.co/4RKN9G0Jwx

— Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) August 12, 2014

Robin Williams, an original. Godspeed. X, sj — Sarah Jessica Parker (@SJP) August 12, 2014

The first thing I ever wanted to be when I grew up was Robin Williams’ inhabiting of Popeye. #RIPRobinWilliams

— John Mayer (@JohnMayer) August 12, 2014

Robin Williams made the world a little bit better. RIP. — Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) August 11, 2014

His heart was as big as his genius. So sad. Rest in Peace Robin Williams.

— bob saget (@bobsaget) August 11, 2014

Thank you to the beautifully original + brave artist that is #RobinWilliams. You taught us how to stand on the edge, fearless, + shine. — JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) August 11, 2014

Condolences to the whole world. @robinwilliams RIP. #RobinWilliams

— Drew Carey (@DrewFromTV) August 11, 2014

RIP mr Williams – beyond great talent -such a kind and lovely person — John Cusack (@johncusack) August 11, 2014

#RIP Robin Williams…you will be remembered by many…

— Eva Longoria (@EvaLongoria) August 11, 2014

Robin Williams has died and I am very sad. From every comedian here at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we salute him & we say goodbye — Eddie Izzard (@eddieizzard) August 11, 2014

Mr. Williams visited me the first day of filming The Parent Trap. I will never forget his kindness. What an enormous loss. My condolences.

— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) August 11, 2014

I am so sorry about Robin. He was sweet and generous and kind as well as a comedic genius. This is just terrible news. #RIPRobinWilliams — Craig Ferguson (@CraigyFerg) August 11, 2014

Robin Williams, it was an honor to know you. #restinpeace @ The Butler set, New Orleans http://t.co/OEkbhwlRac

— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) August 11, 2014

I love you @zeldawilliams. — Sarah Hyland (@Sarah_Hyland) August 11, 2014

Honored to have worked w such a bright light and brilliant man. Love and prayers to his family and friends. #RIPRobinWilliams

— Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) August 11, 2014

Wow sooo sad r I p, can’t Believe it. we lost an enormous talent. #RIPRobinWillams — Randy Jackson (@YO_RANDYJACKSON) August 11, 2014

Robin was as sweet a man as he was funny. If you’re sad, please tell someone.

— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 11, 2014

No no. Don’t let this be. RIP my dear Robin. — Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) August 11, 2014

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

I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul. — Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) August 11, 2014

-Reid Cammack