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Hollywood is a little less bright today. Yesterday, the comic star Robin Williams died, aged 63. Like many people across the world, I adored Williams's work and his ability to make my sides ache with laughter. I am deeply shocked and, for the first time in a long while, genuinely upset about this tragic loss.
I grew up on his films - the tense adventure in Jumanji (1995), the cross-dressing nanny in Mrs Doubtfire (1993) and, my favourite, the genius Genie in Aladdin (1992).
Watching this clip back of all the best bits still makes me giggle!
It is certainly the role I will remember him for the most.
As well as comedic roles, Williams took on more serious characters. He won the 1998 Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in Good Will Hunting (1997) and was nominated for performances in Good Morning Vietnam (1987), Dead Poets Society (1989) and The Fisher King (1991).
He brought so much joy to the screen not only in his films but also in interviews. I'll never forget him on The Graham Norton Show - one of the most hilarious episodes ever:
I have many films that are on my 'to watch' list. Dead Poets Society is one of them. It seems only appropriate that I'll be watching this tonight in memory of one of the all time greats.
Goodbye Mr. Williams. We will miss you.
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How will you remember Robin Williams?
What is your most loved film or character of his?
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