We're going to miss those twinkly eyes...

There wouldn’t be a person in the World who has ever watched television or a movie that won’t be heartbroken to hear that Robin Williams has lost his battle with depression.

We couldn’t quite believe that Robin Williams – the man who has brought so many people so much happiness was found dead at his home in California around midday on Monday (US time).

It is just so sad that such a vibrant man’s life was cut short at only 63 years of age.

Williams’ wife of three-years confirmed the news, releasing the following statement:

“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 … 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.”

Along with wife Susan Schneider, Williams leaves behind three children- Zachary (from his first marriage to Valerie Velardi), Zelda and Cody (both from his marriage to Marsha Garces).

In the wake of Williams’ shock death celebrities have taken to social media with their tributes:

US President Barack Obama also released a statement, commemorating the funnyman’s “immeasurable talent”:

“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.”

From is breakthrough in the 1970s in the TV hit ‘Mork and Mindy’, Williams’ larger than life personality brought him a legion of fans.

He made us laugh in Mrs Doubtfire, took us on a magic carpet ride in Aladdin and was riotously hilarious is Good Morning, Vietnam.

good-morning-vietnam-mrs-doubtfire-610 — Mrs. Doubtfire/Good Morning Vietnam

The much-loved actor also took a serious turn in Awakenings, Dead Poet’s Society and his Oscar-winning role in Good Will Hunting.

dead-poet-gwh-610 — Good Will Hunting / Dead Poet’s Society

Williams’ last film, Secret of the Tomb, the third instalment of the popular Night at the Museum franchise, is due out in December this year.

We are sure you’ll join us in sending his family our thoughts and prayers at this incredibly difficult time.

Please remember if you or anyone you know is battling depression, there are so many people who want to help you. Talk to someone, reach out to them and share. In Australia, you should contact Beyond Blue, an organisation that specialises in helping people battle depression.

Celebrate Robin Williams’ life. Tell us your favourite Robin Williams moment?

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62 Comments

- - mom109463 said
  - 25 Feb 2015
    10:32 pm
I was devastated to hear of the passing of Robin Williams, such a waste and it goes to show that we do not know what is happening in someones life, I always remember him in Mrs Doubtfire, I still watch it whenever it comes on tv and laugh all the way through it, even before the funny bits because I know what is coming up, My other favourite movie was Patch Adams, I loved the movie and also because it was the first movie my husband and I actually went to a cinema to see. he will be missed and it is such a waste of talent.

- - fizgig said
  - 31 Jan 2015
    7:37 pm
It’s so distressing that a man who brought so much happiness to many was so sad!

- - mom93821 said
  - 21 Jan 2015
    2:54 pm
Such a sad loss; his talent will be missed by his fans and he will be forever missed by his family.

- - priyachirag said
  - 06 Jan 2015
    9:44 pm
He was a great actor and made so many people happy. He will be deeply missed.

- - mom94125 said
  - 02 Jan 2015
    3:09 pm
yeah that was the saddest moment for hollywood last year

- - mom82590 said
  - 02 Nov 2014
    12:50 pm
My favourite robbing Williams moment is actually the movie he played in, a night at the

- - tam_watters said
  - 17 Oct 2014
    8:46 pm
His death was an absolute tragedy but given his diagnosis with Parkinsons I have to respect his right to die on his own terms.

- - skbou said
  - 01 Oct 2014
    9:26 pm
Such a talented, creative, funny man who could pull a laugh from you even when you didn’t think you had it in you.

- - mom56842 said
  - 24 Sep 2014
    5:53 pm
I loved him in Mrs Doubtfire. RIP.

- - mom8869 said
  - 02 Sep 2014
    1:28 pm
Sad sad news! I remember watching him in Mork & Mindy with my mum when I was little! I loved that show! Then all of his great movies! He will be missed greatly by all! He has also now brought more awareness of depression. RIP Robin Williams. xxx

- - mom57522 said
  - 31 Aug 2014
    3:12 pm
Such an amazing man. He touched so many people. RIP

- - ginoula5 said
  - 30 Aug 2014
    4:24 pm
Just heartbreaking, a truly talented actor, much loved by many. RIP

- - june11 said
  - 18 Aug 2014
    7:31 pm
It is so sad thast he didn’t get the help he so badly needed.

- - smart_ass said
  - 18 Aug 2014
    2:08 pm
RIP – such a shame…grew up watching his many movies

- - cloverstorm said
  - 18 Aug 2014
    10:03 am
This made me so sad when I heard. Robin has always been my favourite comedian & I especially loved him in Good Will Hunting & Dead Poet’s Society.
He will be terribly missed by so many people worldwide. He was an amazing talent.

- - Lov'n'Life said
  - 17 Aug 2014
    9:58 pm
Robin Williams would have to have been one of the very best funny actor in my life time never a movie that he was not fantastic in

- - mom71495 said
  - 16 Aug 2014
    7:25 pm
Where do I start? There are so many. My first image of him was in the hit TV Sitcom Mork & Mindy. Mork from Ork was his saying? Nanu Nanu. I watched that show religiously and loved it, but who could imagine that Robin would become a megastar in his own right. Loved him in Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Morning Vietnam and Jumanji to mention the few. There are so many characters he displayed and I can say he was a very versatile and funny man who gave so many wonderful performances which such diversity and then there were the voice overs e.g. Happy Feet. Such an amazing person and performer. I will miss him sadly even though I only knew him through my TV Screen. God rest your sould Robin and I hope that you are at peace and rest in that great unknown performing for who knows? You are one of those bright stars in our heavens shining with such brilliance. I wish peace and comfort to your family in their time of grief and despair in losing you.

- - sisterhood27 said
  - 16 Aug 2014
    3:16 pm
RIP Mr Robin Williams thanks for all the laughter and joy that you have brought to so many people you will be surely missed

- - mom61924 said
  - 15 Aug 2014
    9:38 pm
So sad Rip Robin Williams

- - fizgig said
  - 14 Aug 2014
    11:16 pm
I loved when he was interviewed. I loved that he would just take over the interview and have everyone in laugher! It is sad though that someone who was so brilliant at making people laugh was so internally sad!