Renowned for his unparalleled talent on screen, the late actor Robin Williams remains a cherished icon in the realm of entertainment. Despite bringing boundless laughter to audiences worldwide, Williams’ off-screen life was marked by complexities, including multiple divorces, notably his enduring marriage to Marsha Garces.
Following Williams’ tragic passing in 2014, Garces made the surprising choice to auction off a selection of his most cherished belongings.
Robin Williams in Jumanji (1995)
Robin Williams’ Second Marriage to Marsha Garces
Robin Williams was married three times and his first two marriages to Valerie Velardi and Marsha Garces ended in divorce. His third marriage was to the graphic designer, Susan Schneider, whom he married in 2011. However, it was his second marriage to Marsha Garces that faced significant scrutiny.
Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society
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Following Williams’ tragic passing in 2014, Garces made the surprising choice to auction off a selection of his most cherished belongings.
Robin Williams in Jumanji (1995)
Robin Williams’ Second Marriage to Marsha Garces
Robin Williams was married three times and his first two marriages to Valerie Velardi and Marsha Garces ended in divorce. His third marriage was to the graphic designer, Susan Schneider, whom he married in 2011. However, it was his second marriage to Marsha Garces that faced significant scrutiny.
Robin Williams in Dead Poets Society
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- 3/4/2024
- by Laxmi Rajput
- FandomWire
Nonfiction filmmaking duo Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui turned heads with their dazzling 2018 fashion doc McQueen, which gracefully walked the line between celebration and sorrow, between the public highs of a brilliant creator of wearable art and the private lows of a man plagued by insurmountable demons. They achieve a comparable balance in their moving new film, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, between the iconic movie star and the man whose life was stalled by a tragic accident. The big difference is that unlike Alexander McQueen, Reeve did manage to overcome long days of darkness and despair, living a productive life for his remaining years.
Late in the film, footage shows President Barack Obama in 2009 signing the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, the bipartisan-supported first legislation specific to the millions of under-represented Americans living with spinal cord injuries and paralysis, named for the actor and his fellow activist wife.
Late in the film, footage shows President Barack Obama in 2009 signing the Christopher and Dana Reeve Paralysis Act, the bipartisan-supported first legislation specific to the millions of under-represented Americans living with spinal cord injuries and paralysis, named for the actor and his fellow activist wife.
- 1/22/2024
- by David Rooney
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Late actor Robin Williams made sure he could eat with his family once a week.
The “Mrs. Doubtfire” star, who took his own life in 2014 at the age of 63, had Zelda, 34, and 32-year-old Cody with ex-wife Marsha Garces Williams and now his eldest has explained that whilst his career didn’t leave much time for formal traditions, he did try to make sure everyone got together for a meal every Tuesday.
Zelda told People, “Dad’s job made it pretty hard to keep anything like a yearly tradition really, aside from Thanksgiving or days when sets would shut down.”
“So we didn’t really have much in the way of that, but cooking together was a big part of our family. We would eat together every Tuesday, however many family members were in town.”
The “Lisa Frankenstein” actress went on to add that her dad, who also had Zak, 40, with ex-wife Valerie Velardi,...
The “Mrs. Doubtfire” star, who took his own life in 2014 at the age of 63, had Zelda, 34, and 32-year-old Cody with ex-wife Marsha Garces Williams and now his eldest has explained that whilst his career didn’t leave much time for formal traditions, he did try to make sure everyone got together for a meal every Tuesday.
Zelda told People, “Dad’s job made it pretty hard to keep anything like a yearly tradition really, aside from Thanksgiving or days when sets would shut down.”
“So we didn’t really have much in the way of that, but cooking together was a big part of our family. We would eat together every Tuesday, however many family members were in town.”
The “Lisa Frankenstein” actress went on to add that her dad, who also had Zak, 40, with ex-wife Valerie Velardi,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
When The Tonight Show host Johnny Carson attempted to talk to late actor Robin Williams about becoming a father for the first time in 1983, he had to cut through the comedian’s signature antics to get to the sweet truth of his answer.
Williams’ hilarious takes on life with an infant are too good to be missed. But Carson also got him to put the “silliness” aside to answer honestly how he felt about being a father.
Robin Williams and Johnny Carson | Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images Robin Williams became a first-time father in 1983
Williams met his first wife, Valerie Velardi, in 1976. “He was bartending. He had a French accent, offered me a drink, chatted me up and was absolutely delightful,” she said in the documentary Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (per The Sun).
Valerdi added, “He asked me for a ride home. He was speaking French,...
Williams’ hilarious takes on life with an infant are too good to be missed. But Carson also got him to put the “silliness” aside to answer honestly how he felt about being a father.
Robin Williams and Johnny Carson | Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection/Getty Images Robin Williams became a first-time father in 1983
Williams met his first wife, Valerie Velardi, in 1976. “He was bartending. He had a French accent, offered me a drink, chatted me up and was absolutely delightful,” she said in the documentary Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind (per The Sun).
Valerdi added, “He asked me for a ride home. He was speaking French,...
- 2/20/2023
- by Katie Rook
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
To those of us that love it, the 1993 dramedy "Mrs. Doubtfire" is a touchstone and a classic. It's pure nostalgia fuel, and it certainly reminds me of a simpler time in my own childhood. In the same breath, the film's perfect balance of comedy and drama was the perfect vehicle through which to tell a really heart-wrenching story, and made everything about the movie—from the characters to the punchlines to the incredible makeup work—that much more memorable. Before any of us got to see the film, the late Robin Williams knew there was more there than your average comedy.
In the 2018 biography "Robin" by Dave Itzkoff, Williams revealed that the best part of getting to become "this sweet, blue-mouthed old woman" named Euphegenia was playing "someone totally unlike myself." The actor added, "It isn't just drag. It's the fact that it was like, to be, to have this...
In the 2018 biography "Robin" by Dave Itzkoff, Williams revealed that the best part of getting to become "this sweet, blue-mouthed old woman" named Euphegenia was playing "someone totally unlike myself." The actor added, "It isn't just drag. It's the fact that it was like, to be, to have this...
- 11/19/2022
- by Lex Briscuso
- Slash Film
The arc of Robin Williams' career has always been a fun trajectory to follow. Right out of the gate, Williams had his mainstream movie career briefly stymied by the financial disappointment and critical failure of Robert Altman's "Popeye" in 1980, only his second film. He clawed back through the 1980s, appearing in modestly successful comedy films before exploding back onto the scene in 1987 with Barry Levinson's "Good Morning, Vietnam," a biopic of American wartime DJ Adrian Cronauer. Williams played Cronauer as a very Robin Williams-like comedian who took to the Armed Forced Radio Service airwaves in 1965 Saigon to read news reports to the troops and to spin music. He took the opportunity to tell raunchy jokes, play raucous rock records, and generally be irreverent; his stuffed-shirt military superiors popped their monocles at his somewhat blue humor.
"Good Morning, Vietnam" was a huge hit and a critical success, and...
"Good Morning, Vietnam" was a huge hit and a critical success, and...
- 9/3/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
We're going to get right to the heart of things - there is no Nc-17 cut of the well-loved classic film Mrs. Doubtfire. On March 18, a tweet went viral after claiming there are several cuts of the film thanks to comedian Robin Williams's love for off-color improv. The tweet got its information from a 2015 interview in which director Chris Columbus said he ended up with four different cuts in the editing room, "literally, a PG rated version of the film, PG-13, R, and Nc-17."
Columbus set the record straight, telling Entertainment Weekly that although there is no Nc-17 cut, there are three distinct cuts, including an R-rated one. The director explained that he struck a deal with Williams in which the star was to complete at least three scripted takes before he could "play" and do "anywhere between 15 to 22 takes." Williams would come up with new lines with each take,...
Columbus set the record straight, telling Entertainment Weekly that although there is no Nc-17 cut, there are three distinct cuts, including an R-rated one. The director explained that he struck a deal with Williams in which the star was to complete at least three scripted takes before he could "play" and do "anywhere between 15 to 22 takes." Williams would come up with new lines with each take,...
- 3/22/2021
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
On Friday, director Chris Columbus revealed that an R-rated version of the beloved 1993 comedy “Mrs. Doubtfire” exists – though there is not a Nc-17 cut of the film.
The confirmation first came from Entertainment Weekly following a viral tweet that noted Robin Williams, who played the eponymous Euphegenia Doubtfire, improvised so much that there were PG, PG-13, R and Nc-17 cuts of the film. The official film is rated PG-13.
While filming 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993), Robin Williams improvised so much that there were PG, PG-13, R, and Nc-17 cuts of the film pic.twitter.com/vjYUCmyrj2
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The confirmation first came from Entertainment Weekly following a viral tweet that noted Robin Williams, who played the eponymous Euphegenia Doubtfire, improvised so much that there were PG, PG-13, R and Nc-17 cuts of the film. The official film is rated PG-13.
While filming 'Mrs. Doubtfire' (1993), Robin Williams improvised so much that there were PG, PG-13, R, and Nc-17 cuts of the film pic.twitter.com/vjYUCmyrj2
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- 3/20/2021
- by Haley Bosselman
- Variety Film + TV
Robin Williams‘ youngest son made sure to honor his late father at his wedding — the same day the actor would have turned 68.
Cody Williams, 27, married Maria Flores on Sunday at the home the actor and his ex-wife Marsha Garces Williams shared while raising their son and daughter, Zelda, 29, People confirms. (Robin is also survived by son Zachary, 36, whom he had with Valerie Velardi.)
The home was also the site in which Cody and Maria fell in love over six years ago. To commemorate their loved ones, the couple included a tribute to Robin, Maria’s late grandfather Daniel Flores, her...
Cody Williams, 27, married Maria Flores on Sunday at the home the actor and his ex-wife Marsha Garces Williams shared while raising their son and daughter, Zelda, 29, People confirms. (Robin is also survived by son Zachary, 36, whom he had with Valerie Velardi.)
The home was also the site in which Cody and Maria fell in love over six years ago. To commemorate their loved ones, the couple included a tribute to Robin, Maria’s late grandfather Daniel Flores, her...
- 7/24/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
We ain’t never had a friend like Robin Williams, and some people will soon have the opportunity to buy something to remember him by. The late, great actor and comedian’s possessions will be auctioned for charity at Sotheby’s this October, including a Gryffindor robe worn by Daniel Radcliffe in the first “Harry Potter” movie, a number of Banksy paintings, and dozens of the Oscar-winning actor’s watches.
“Sotheby’s is honoured to announce that we will offer works from the collection of beloved entertainer Robin Williams and his wife of over 20 years, film producer and philanthropist Marsha Garces Williams, in a dedicated auction in New York on 4 October 2018,” said the auction house in a statement.
“’Creating a Stage: The Collection of Marsha and Robin Williams’ will offer works spanning Marsha’s and Robin’s diverse interests and careers, all reflecting their shared passion for collecting,” it added,...
“Sotheby’s is honoured to announce that we will offer works from the collection of beloved entertainer Robin Williams and his wife of over 20 years, film producer and philanthropist Marsha Garces Williams, in a dedicated auction in New York on 4 October 2018,” said the auction house in a statement.
“’Creating a Stage: The Collection of Marsha and Robin Williams’ will offer works spanning Marsha’s and Robin’s diverse interests and careers, all reflecting their shared passion for collecting,” it added,...
- 7/22/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
On Monday, July 16, HBO will debut the highly-anticipated documentary Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind. The film is set to explore the life and career of the beloved comedian, who tragically died on Aug. 11, 2014, of apparent suicide. It was later revealed that Robin Williams was suffering from Lewy body dementia. The actor was 63. One thing that people may not realize is that Robin is survived by three adult children: Zak, Zelda, and Cody. According to a press release from HBO, an in-depth interview with his oldest son, Zak, will be included in the documentary.
Born on April 11, 1983, Zak is 35 years old and is the only child that Robin had with his first wife, Valerie Velardi. In 2008, Zak married Alex Mallick, the executive director of Re:store Justice, and an advocate of criminal justice reform. Unlike his father and siblings, Zak isn't part of the showbiz community, although he did star in 2008's The Graduates.
Born on April 11, 1983, Zak is 35 years old and is the only child that Robin had with his first wife, Valerie Velardi. In 2008, Zak married Alex Mallick, the executive director of Re:store Justice, and an advocate of criminal justice reform. Unlike his father and siblings, Zak isn't part of the showbiz community, although he did star in 2008's The Graduates.
- 7/14/2018
- by Sabienna Bowman
- Popsugar.com
Zelda Williams has landed her next acting role.
The daughter of the late Robin Williams is set to star in Freeform's upcoming horror drama series, Dead of Summer, according to Deadline.
Williams, 26, will play a camp counselor, who is a "mysterious loner with no interest in bonding with the rest of the group." The drama is set in the late 1980s in the Midwest, where a summer of fun quickly turns scary and evil.
Williams, whose mother is film producer Marsha Garces, has built an impressive resumé having made cameo appearances, most notably, in MTV's Teen Wolf and has voiced...
The daughter of the late Robin Williams is set to star in Freeform's upcoming horror drama series, Dead of Summer, according to Deadline.
Williams, 26, will play a camp counselor, who is a "mysterious loner with no interest in bonding with the rest of the group." The drama is set in the late 1980s in the Midwest, where a summer of fun quickly turns scary and evil.
Williams, whose mother is film producer Marsha Garces, has built an impressive resumé having made cameo appearances, most notably, in MTV's Teen Wolf and has voiced...
- 2/5/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- People.com - TV Watch
Zelda Williams has landed her next acting role. The daughter of the late Robin Williams is set to star in Freeform's upcoming horror drama series, Dead of Summer, according to Deadline. Williams, 26, will play a camp counselor, who is a "mysterious loner with no interest in bonding with the rest of the group." The drama is set in the late 1980s in the Midwest, where a summer of fun quickly turns scary and evil. Williams, whose mother is film producer Marsha Garces, has built an impressive resumé having made cameo appearances, most notably, in MTV's Teen Wolf and has voiced...
- 2/5/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Zelda Williams has landed her next acting role. The daughter of the late Robin Williams is set to star in Freeform's upcoming horror drama series, Dead of Summer, according to Deadline. Williams, 26, will play a camp counselor, who is a "mysterious loner with no interest in bonding with the rest of the group." The drama is set in the late 1980s in the Midwest, where a summer of fun quickly turns scary and evil. Williams, whose mother is film producer Marsha Garces, has built an impressive resumé having made cameo appearances, most notably, in MTV's Teen Wolf and has voiced...
- 2/5/2016
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Robin Williams' three children have settled their legal dispute with the late actor's widow over Williams' estimated $100 million estate. The agreement, which still requires a judge's approval, ends a bitter eight-month feud between the two parties that found them arguing over real estate property as well as personal items like photographs, over 50 bicycles, fossils, toys and his awards, including Williams' Good Will Hunting Best Supporting Actor Academy Award, six Golden Globes, two Emmys and five Grammys. As part of the agreement, his children will retain the awards, the Los Angeles Times reports.
- 10/3/2015
- Rollingstone.com
Zelda Williams proves it's impossible to forget the unforgettable. The daughter of the late Robin Williams paid tribute to her beloved father - who committed suicide in August - and his humanitarian side at the Noble Awards in Beverly Hills on Friday. "For me it's easy to continue remembering someone that is impossible to forget," she told reporters of the late comedian. Making a rare red carpet appearance, Zelda, 25, spoke about stepping back out into the public eye. "It's not difficult, it's just a strange feeling. It's okay, it's going to be okay, but it is a transition," she said.
- 2/28/2015
- by Michelle Ward
- PEOPLE.com
Zelda Williams proves it's impossible to forget the unforgettable. The daughter of the late Robin Williams paid tribute to her beloved father - who committed suicide in August - and his humanitarian side at the Noble Awards in Beverly Hills on Friday. "For me it's easy to continue remembering someone that is impossible to forget," she told reporters of the late comedian. Making a rare red carpet appearance, Zelda, 25, spoke about stepping back out into the public eye. "It's not difficult, it's just a strange feeling. It's okay, it's going to be okay, but it is a transition," she said.
- 2/28/2015
- by Michelle Ward
- PEOPLE.com
Robin Williams' widow and his three children from previous marriages are currently engaged in a legal battle over everything from his clothing to his action figures, months after the actor and comic's death.
Williams' third wife, Susan Schneider Williams, whom he married in 2011, filed court documents making her case in December, while his children – Zak, born to his first wife Valerie Velardi, and Zelda and Cody, born to second wife Marsha Garces Williams – submitted their papers in January. The New York Times reports that a number of items are at stake,...
Williams' third wife, Susan Schneider Williams, whom he married in 2011, filed court documents making her case in December, while his children – Zak, born to his first wife Valerie Velardi, and Zelda and Cody, born to second wife Marsha Garces Williams – submitted their papers in January. The New York Times reports that a number of items are at stake,...
- 2/2/2015
- Rollingstone.com
Almost six months after Robin Williams’ death, his widow Susan Schneider and his three kids, Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams, are fighting over the late actor’s estate. According to TMZ, Schneider, whom Williams married in 2011, has filed court documents claiming items belonging to the late actor were stolen from their home days following his August 2014 death. However, Zak, Williams’ 31-year-old son with his first wife Valerie Velardi, and Zelda, 25, and Cody, 23, Williams’ kids with ex-wife Marsha Garces Williams, claim that Schneider is trying to [...]...
- 2/2/2015
- Us Weekly
A ceremony to celebrate Robin Williams and honor "his love for his family and community, his brilliance and humor and his generous spirit," according to a source close to his family, was held in San Francisco's Curran Theatre on Saturday afternoon, People confirms. Williams, who died Aug. 11 at 63, was celebrated by his widow Susan Schneider Williams and his children Zak, 31, Zelda, 25 and Cody, 22, who shared in the touching tribute with hundreds of family and friends, including his Mork & Mindy costar Pam Dawber, George Lucas, Bette Midler, Jeff Bridges, Ben Stiller, Penny Marshall, Sarah Michelle Gellar and others, including Williams's former wife Marsha Garces.
- 9/28/2014
- by Alicia C. Dennis, @aliciacdennis
- PEOPLE.com
Robin Williams' son Cody put on a brave face ... mingling with friends Tuesday in San Francisco to celebrate his dad's life.Cody was dressed casually as he arrived at an invitation-only event at Marsha Garces' home ... she's Cody's mom and Robin's second wife. The outside of the house was strewn with candles and bouquets from well-wishers.The 22-year-old Cody is not seen in the pic with his sister, Zelda, or half-brother, Zac. No...
- 8/21/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Robin Williams’ three children, Zak Williams, Zelda Williams and Cody Williams have all released statements regarding the actor’s tragic death.
Robin Williams' Children Release Statements
Zelda, 25, is an actress, and therefore, her social media tributes to her father were highly publicized following his suicide on Monday, Aug. 11. Zak, 31, and Cody, 22, are not in show business, and do not appear to have addressed their father’s passing in any public, social media forum. On Tuesday, however, all three released separate statements, as did Williams’ second wife, Marsha Garces Williams, mother to Zelda and Cody.
“There are no words strong enough to describe the love and respect I have for my father. The world will never be the same without him. I will miss him and take him with me everywhere I go for the rest of my life, and will look forward, forever, to the moment when I get to see him again,...
Robin Williams' Children Release Statements
Zelda, 25, is an actress, and therefore, her social media tributes to her father were highly publicized following his suicide on Monday, Aug. 11. Zak, 31, and Cody, 22, are not in show business, and do not appear to have addressed their father’s passing in any public, social media forum. On Tuesday, however, all three released separate statements, as did Williams’ second wife, Marsha Garces Williams, mother to Zelda and Cody.
“There are no words strong enough to describe the love and respect I have for my father. The world will never be the same without him. I will miss him and take him with me everywhere I go for the rest of my life, and will look forward, forever, to the moment when I get to see him again,...
- 8/14/2014
- Uinterview
Hollywood stars have been reacting to the sad news of Robin Williams’ passing throughout the week, and now those closest to the legendary actor have released heartfelt statements. Below, you can read tribute from Williams' family members, including his three children Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams, as well as his ex-wife Marsha Garces Williams, and his wife, Susan Schneider. "Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer. I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind, and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought." - Zak Williams “My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that’s gone,...
- 8/13/2014
- by Dave Lewis
- Hitfix
The whole nation was shocked to find out that Robin Williams died on Monday (August 11), and now several members of his family have spoken out about their great loss.
The “Patch Adams” actor’s son Zak shared, “Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer. I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind, and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought.”
Additionally, Williams’ daughter Zelda noted, “My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that’s gone, and I feel stripped bare. My last day with him was his birthday, and I will...
The “Patch Adams” actor’s son Zak shared, “Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer. I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind, and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought.”
Additionally, Williams’ daughter Zelda noted, “My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that’s gone, and I feel stripped bare. My last day with him was his birthday, and I will...
- 8/13/2014
- GossipCenter
A day after Robin Williams was found dead, his children penned statements that both captured their states of mind and what their father meant to them. Previously, the actor and comedian's wife, Susan Schneider, had said in her own statement that she was heartbroken and that the family wanted privacy as it mourned. She also said that she wanted people to focus not on Williams' death but on the "countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions," and the statements from his children reflect both their own grief...
- 8/13/2014
- Rollingstone.com
In statements released Tuesday, Robin Williams's children reveal they are trying to come to terms with their unbearable loss while remembering the generous and loving spirit of their beloved father. "Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer," says the actor's oldest son, Zak. "I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought." Daughter Zelda offers a heartfelt message to...
- 8/13/2014
- by Julie Jordan, @juliejordanc
- PEOPLE.com
In statements released Tuesday, Robin Williams's children reveal they are trying to come to terms with their while remembering the generous and loving spirit of their beloved father. "Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer," says the actor's oldest son, Zak. "I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought." Daughter Zelda offers a heartfelt message to Williams's countless...
- 8/13/2014
- by Julie Jordan, @juliejordanc
- PEOPLE.com
In statements released Tuesday, Robin Williams's children reveal they are trying to come to terms with their while remembering the generous and loving spirit of their beloved father. "Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer," says the actor's oldest son, Zak. "I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought." Daughter Zelda offers a heartfelt message to Williams's countless...
- 8/13/2014
- by Julie Jordan, @juliejordanc
- PEOPLE.com
Robin Williams's children Zak, Cody and Zelda have issued statements following their father's death on Monday (August 11).
The three describe him as "one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls", who was not only a father but also a best friend.
Zelda said: "My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that's gone, and I feel stripped bare.
"My last day with him was his birthday, and I will be forever grateful that my brothers and I got to spend that time alone with him, sharing gifts and laughter. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments."
She continued: "While I'll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, there's minor comfort...
The three describe him as "one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls", who was not only a father but also a best friend.
Zelda said: "My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that's gone, and I feel stripped bare.
"My last day with him was his birthday, and I will be forever grateful that my brothers and I got to spend that time alone with him, sharing gifts and laughter. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments."
She continued: "While I'll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, there's minor comfort...
- 8/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Robin Williams's children Zak, Cody and Zelda have issued statements following their father's death on Monday (August 11).
The three describe him as "one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls", who was not only a father but also a best friend.
Zelda said: "My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that's gone, and I feel stripped bare.
"My last day with him was his birthday, and I will be forever grateful that my brothers and I got to spend that time alone with him, sharing gifts and laughter. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments."
She continued: "While I'll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, there's minor comfort...
The three describe him as "one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls", who was not only a father but also a best friend.
Zelda said: "My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that's gone, and I feel stripped bare.
"My last day with him was his birthday, and I will be forever grateful that my brothers and I got to spend that time alone with him, sharing gifts and laughter. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments."
She continued: "While I'll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, there's minor comfort...
- 8/13/2014
- Digital Spy
Robin Williams family speaks out on his passing.
Robin Williams was found dead at the age of 63 Monday, having passed away from an apparent hanging. He leaves behind three children Zak, 31, Zelda, 25, and Cody, 22.
All three of them, as well as his ex-wife Marsha Garces Williams, have released statements today to speak about their love for a man who touched so many, and the grief that they are now facing.
Pics: Robin Williams Throughout the Years
Zak shared, "Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer. I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind, and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought."
Last night, Zelda tweeted a quote from The Little Prince for her dad and today followed that up by saying, "My family...
Robin Williams was found dead at the age of 63 Monday, having passed away from an apparent hanging. He leaves behind three children Zak, 31, Zelda, 25, and Cody, 22.
All three of them, as well as his ex-wife Marsha Garces Williams, have released statements today to speak about their love for a man who touched so many, and the grief that they are now facing.
Pics: Robin Williams Throughout the Years
Zak shared, "Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer. I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind, and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought."
Last night, Zelda tweeted a quote from The Little Prince for her dad and today followed that up by saying, "My family...
- 8/13/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Robin Williams' three children are speaking out in the wake of their father's tragic passing. Zak, Cody and Zelda Williams have all released statements just hours after the Oscar winner's official cause of death was released by the local police department. Williams' second wife, Marsha Garces Williams, also broke her silence with a gut-wrenching, heartfelt statement of her own. Zak: "Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer. I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind, and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought." Cody: "There are...
- 8/13/2014
- E! Online
It's clear the spirit of Robin Williams lives on in his daughter, Zelda.The actor's three children and his ex-wife Marsha Garces Williams each released their own personal statements following the beloved actor's death, with Zelda's striking the perfect balance between heartwarming, heartbreaking and yes, even humorous.Read them all, in full, below ... starting with Zelda:"My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that’s gone, and I feel stripped bare. My last day with him was his birthday, and I will be forever grateful that my brothers and I got to spend that time alone with him, sharing gifts and laughter. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments. While I’ll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply...
- 8/13/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Today the Marin County Sheriff's Office held a press conference offering up the gory details regarding the death of Robin Williams. He was found having hanged himself by his personal assistant. He was found "clothed in a seated position, unresponsive, and with a belt secured around his neck with the other end of the belt wedged between the closed closet door and door frame," Marin County Assistant Deputy Chief Coroner Lt. Keith Boyd said. There were cuts on the inside of his left wrist and a pocket knife found nearby with what appeared to be dried blood. It was, however, determined asphyxiation was the ultimate cause of his death, though his battle with severe depression should not in the least bit be discounted. To read those details almost forces us to focus on the cause of his death. Asking how someone who brought so much joy in the world could...
- 8/13/2014
- by Brad Brevet
- Rope of Silicon
To the world, Robin Williams will be remembered for the manic humor and emotional characters he portrayed onscreen. But to the family of Christopher Reeve, the actor and comedian will be remembered for the "simple, steadfast friendship" he unwaveringly offered for decades. Williams, who died of an apparent suicide Monday at 63, befriended Reeve, who died in 2004 at 52, when the two were aspiring actors and roommates at Juilliard in the early '70s. The friendship endured as they found fame, and their bond only grew stronger after Reeve's 1995 horse-riding accident rendered him quadriplegic. Now, Reeve's family is honoring their father's funny and loyal confidante,...
- 8/12/2014
- by Kathy Ehrich Dowd and Liz McNeil
- PEOPLE.com
Update (5:02 Pm Pst): Williams' wife and publicist have spoken out on the comedian's death (via The Hollywood Reporter): Wife Susan Schneider: "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." Publicist Mara Buxbaum: "Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time." [Hollywood and the world reacts to Robin Williams passing.] Original Story: Oscar-nominated actor Robin Williams has been found dead at his home at...
- 8/11/2014
- by HitFix Staff
- Hitfix
Robin Williams is back in rehab, but not because he fell off the wagon - he's sober and wants to make sure he stays that way. "After working back-to-back projects, Robin is simply taking the opportunity to fine-tune and focus on his continued commitment, of which he remains extremely proud," his rep tells People. The actor, 62, checked into a treatment center and plans to stay for several weeks. Williams sought treatment in 2006 for alcohol addiction; he also battled substance abuse early in his career, during his swift rise to fame on the 1978-1982 sitcom Mork and Mindy. "Cocaine for me,...
- 7/1/2014
- by Sheila Cosgrove Baylis
- PEOPLE.com
Robin Williams has worked in Hollywood for over 35 years. But after an impressive career, the Oscar-winning actor has announced that he's on the verge of bankruptcy. He blames his financial situation on two costly divorces. Williams divorced his first wife in 1988 and ended his second marriage with Marsha Garces in 2008, after 19 years. "Divorce is expensive. It's ripping your heart out through your wallet," he told Parade magazine. The 62-year-old actor is now forced to sell his $35 million house to help cover some of his debt. But Williams is returning to TV is a show called "The Crazy Ones," which co-stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and will debut on September 26th. "The idea of having a steady job is appealing," he added. "There are bills to pay. My life has downsized, in a good way. I'm selling the ranch up in Napa. I just can't afford it anymore." In 2011, Williams married a third time.
- 9/17/2013
- WorstPreviews.com
In 1978, Mork & Mindy made Robin Williams the hottest thing on TV. In 1989, Good Morning, Vietnam made him the hottest thing in movies. Now that it's (practically) fall 2013, he's returning to the small screen in The Crazy Ones, a new CBS sitcom from Ally McBeal and Boston Public producer David E. Kelly. Where that will place the 62-year-old often-still-frenetic comedian - who proudly wears his battle scars, including those he earned thanks to problems with the bottle - on the temperature gauge remains to be seen. For his own part, "The idea of having a steady job is appealing," Williams tells Parade for this weekend's issue.
- 9/12/2013
- by Stephen M. Silverman
- PEOPLE.com
Certain second-generation actors or celebrities have a breezy charm and a well-grounded self-awareness about the benefits and drawbacks of show business life, while others wear bequeathed crowns of entitlement that can come across as unattractive. Zelda Williams, the 23-year-old daughter of Robin Williams and Marsha Garces, is just finding her way professionally, but already exhibits plenty of signs of the former. One of the highlights of the new road trip/videogame competition movie “Noobz,” Williams co-stars opposite writer-director Blake Freeman, among others, playing an enchanting but wisecracking gamer who’s the romantic interest of Jason Mewes’ character. For ShockYa, Brent Simon recently had a chance to chat with Williams one-on-one, about the movie, her unique name, [ Read More ]
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- 1/30/2013
- by bsimon
- ShockYa
Robin Williams' daughter Zelda has written an open letter addressing ongoing accusations she has only carved out an acting career for herself because of her famous father.
The actor's only daughter with ex-wife Marsha Garces made her feature film debut as a five year old in 1994's In Search of Dr. Seuss and now, as a 22 year old, she is racking up her movie roles.
Zelda admits she has often had to deal with criticism about following her father into showbusiness and using his famous name to boost her prospects, but she has now hit back in a candid blog post, insisting she works "twice as hard" to prove her talent.
She writes, "While I've never been one to listen to naysayers, I am protective of my friends and colleagues and I've found myself more and more concerned by how negatively people have been treating us of late...
"Success or even participation is often met with claims of favouritism, or nepotism, or perhaps the parent's relevant connections playing a large role in their ascension... Many people don't want to believe that lightning (or in this case the perfect mixture of luck and talent) could possibly strike twice in the same gene pool... I know many 'children of' who are very aware... of the effort it took for their parents to succeed, as well as the chilly reception they will receive pursuing the same success until they 'prove themselves'. It is this very knowledge that usually causes them to pound the pavement twice as hard..."
However, Williams insists having Robin as her father has been her best training for the acting profession: "I think the invaluable knowledge attained even just growing up around the industry and our parents is our biggest asset as a second (or third) generation entertainer.
"In the end you can't choose the parents you're born to, but you can choose what career you decide to pursue. And whether you want to be an actor, a scientist or a lawyer, if you were born into a family that had succeeded at that very same profession you would want to learn firsthand from their successes and mistakes too."...
The actor's only daughter with ex-wife Marsha Garces made her feature film debut as a five year old in 1994's In Search of Dr. Seuss and now, as a 22 year old, she is racking up her movie roles.
Zelda admits she has often had to deal with criticism about following her father into showbusiness and using his famous name to boost her prospects, but she has now hit back in a candid blog post, insisting she works "twice as hard" to prove her talent.
She writes, "While I've never been one to listen to naysayers, I am protective of my friends and colleagues and I've found myself more and more concerned by how negatively people have been treating us of late...
"Success or even participation is often met with claims of favouritism, or nepotism, or perhaps the parent's relevant connections playing a large role in their ascension... Many people don't want to believe that lightning (or in this case the perfect mixture of luck and talent) could possibly strike twice in the same gene pool... I know many 'children of' who are very aware... of the effort it took for their parents to succeed, as well as the chilly reception they will receive pursuing the same success until they 'prove themselves'. It is this very knowledge that usually causes them to pound the pavement twice as hard..."
However, Williams insists having Robin as her father has been her best training for the acting profession: "I think the invaluable knowledge attained even just growing up around the industry and our parents is our biggest asset as a second (or third) generation entertainer.
"In the end you can't choose the parents you're born to, but you can choose what career you decide to pursue. And whether you want to be an actor, a scientist or a lawyer, if you were born into a family that had succeeded at that very same profession you would want to learn firsthand from their successes and mistakes too."...
- 3/6/2012
- WENN
Zelda Williams was teased over her computer game-inspired name when she was at school. The 22-year-old actress was given the unusual moniker by her father Robin Williams because he was such a fan of the Legend of Zelda Nintendo game, but it wasn't popular with her class mates. Zelda - whose mother is Marsha Garces, Robin's second wife - said: 'When I was in grade school and girls made fun of me for it, I was like, "Mom I'm gonna change my name when I am 18." But then I ended up loving it again. Constantly people are like, "That's the coolest...
- 11/25/2011
- Virgin Media - Celebrity
The "World's Greatest Dad" now strives to be the World's Greatest Husband as he's said "I Do" for the third time.
Robin Williams married graphic designer Susan Schneider at the Meadowood Resort in Napa Valley on Sunday, Oct. 23, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The two had met right before Williams had heart surgery in 2009. Schneider, who owns the San Francisco design firm, Critical Eye Design, was something of a Florence Nightingale in nursing the star back to health -- and you know that kind of situation usually leads to epic romance!
This is the third marriage for Williams, who has one child, Zachary, 28, with his his first wife, Valerie Velardi, and two children, Zelda, 22 and Cody, 19 with his second wife, Marsha Garces, who filed for divorce in 2008.
Somwhat appropriately, Robin Williams will next be seen in "The Wedding," a romantic comedy co-starring Amanda Seyfried, Katherine Heigl, Susan Sarandon, Topher Grace and Williams' "Awakenings" pal,...
Robin Williams married graphic designer Susan Schneider at the Meadowood Resort in Napa Valley on Sunday, Oct. 23, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The two had met right before Williams had heart surgery in 2009. Schneider, who owns the San Francisco design firm, Critical Eye Design, was something of a Florence Nightingale in nursing the star back to health -- and you know that kind of situation usually leads to epic romance!
This is the third marriage for Williams, who has one child, Zachary, 28, with his his first wife, Valerie Velardi, and two children, Zelda, 22 and Cody, 19 with his second wife, Marsha Garces, who filed for divorce in 2008.
Somwhat appropriately, Robin Williams will next be seen in "The Wedding," a romantic comedy co-starring Amanda Seyfried, Katherine Heigl, Susan Sarandon, Topher Grace and Williams' "Awakenings" pal,...
- 10/25/2011
- by Bryan Enk
- NextMovie
Actor Robin Williams said "I do" for the third time this past weekend in Napa Valley, Calif.
Williams, 60, wed graphic designer Susan Schneider on Sunday at Meadowood Resort, according to People. Wedding guests included Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Billy Crystal.
The couple met before Williams' heart surgery in 2009, and Schneider reportedly took care of him after the operation. Susan, who heads graphic design firm Critical Eye Design, said she was "so excited and thrilled" about tying the knot.
Williams, 60, wed graphic designer Susan Schneider on Sunday at Meadowood Resort, according to People. Wedding guests included Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Billy Crystal.
The couple met before Williams' heart surgery in 2009, and Schneider reportedly took care of him after the operation. Susan, who heads graphic design firm Critical Eye Design, said she was "so excited and thrilled" about tying the knot.
- 10/24/2011
- Extra
Congratulations are in order for actor Robin Williams! The comedian married graphic designer Susan Schneider in Napa Valley Sunday, Us Weekly reports.
Williams and Scneider have been dating for a little less than four years, according to the mag, and it's the third marriage for the actor, who talked about Schneider in April 2010, after she attended the Academy Awards with him.
"Yes, there's a person. Very lovely, and it's been very nice and very quiet," he told USA Today."Her name is Susan Schneider. Very sweet. Good peeps."
Williams split from wife of 19 years, Marsha Garces Williams, in December 2008, with the divorce being finalized last year. The couple have two children together, Zelda, 22, and Cody, 19. Williams also has one son, Zachary, 28, with his first wife, Valerie Valardi.
For more on Williams and Scheider's nuptials, head over to Us Weekly.
Williams and Scneider have been dating for a little less than four years, according to the mag, and it's the third marriage for the actor, who talked about Schneider in April 2010, after she attended the Academy Awards with him.
"Yes, there's a person. Very lovely, and it's been very nice and very quiet," he told USA Today."Her name is Susan Schneider. Very sweet. Good peeps."
Williams split from wife of 19 years, Marsha Garces Williams, in December 2008, with the divorce being finalized last year. The couple have two children together, Zelda, 22, and Cody, 19. Williams also has one son, Zachary, 28, with his first wife, Valerie Valardi.
For more on Williams and Scheider's nuptials, head over to Us Weekly.
- 10/24/2011
- by Kelly Fisher
- Huffington Post
Producers of Robin Williams' latest movie are out to prove failed marriages aren't final - as the actor prepares to divorce his real-life estranged bride Marsha Garces Williams.
The funnyman has signed on to star in Disney's Wedding Banned, in which he plays one-half of a long-divorced couple.
The characters reunite after kidnapping their daughter to prevent her from making her own matrimonial mistake by marrying the wrong man, reports Daily Variety.
The actor's second wife Marsha Garces Williams filed for divorce last year, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple shares two children.
The funnyman has signed on to star in Disney's Wedding Banned, in which he plays one-half of a long-divorced couple.
The characters reunite after kidnapping their daughter to prevent her from making her own matrimonial mistake by marrying the wrong man, reports Daily Variety.
The actor's second wife Marsha Garces Williams filed for divorce last year, citing irreconcilable differences. The couple shares two children.
- 8/28/2009
- WENN
Actor-comedian Robin Williams has been forced to cancel all four South Florida performances of his one-man show "Weapons of Self Destruction" as he has been hospitalized with shortness of breath. Per Miami Herald, the Oscar-winning star currently is treated at an undisclosed Miami hospital.
Robin, 57, has been on an 80-city tour since September and has done shows in 11 cities over the past three weeks. His show was scheduled to take place in Hollywood, Fla. on Wednesday and Thursday, March 4 and 5 respectively, in Orlando on March 6 and in Tampa the following day, March 7.
Recommended by doctors to have a week of rest, Robin will thus have his four canceled shows rescheduled with tickets for those performances to be honored at the new ones. He is expected to retake the stage Monday, March 9 in Jacksonville.
Robin Williams won his first Academy Award for his performance in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting." As of late,...
Robin, 57, has been on an 80-city tour since September and has done shows in 11 cities over the past three weeks. His show was scheduled to take place in Hollywood, Fla. on Wednesday and Thursday, March 4 and 5 respectively, in Orlando on March 6 and in Tampa the following day, March 7.
Recommended by doctors to have a week of rest, Robin will thus have his four canceled shows rescheduled with tickets for those performances to be honored at the new ones. He is expected to retake the stage Monday, March 9 in Jacksonville.
Robin Williams won his first Academy Award for his performance in the 1997 film "Good Will Hunting." As of late,...
- 3/5/2009
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
Funnyman Robin Williams stunned the audience at a New York comedy club when he showed up to perform an impromptu stand up set earlier this week (ends21Nov08).
The Mrs. Doubtfire actor stopped by The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre after attending a gallery party with new girlfriend Charlotte Filbert, 27.
But his show wasn't just a surprise for comedy fans - even the venue's managerial staff were unaware of Williams' intention to perform.
A source tells the New York Post's PageSix, "He showed up with no prior notice. This is the second time in as many months he's just popped in."
Williams, whose estranged wife, Marsha Garces, filed for divorce in March, recently staged a surprise comedy comeback for fans in London when he played a gig at a student bar in the city.
The Mrs. Doubtfire actor stopped by The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre after attending a gallery party with new girlfriend Charlotte Filbert, 27.
But his show wasn't just a surprise for comedy fans - even the venue's managerial staff were unaware of Williams' intention to perform.
A source tells the New York Post's PageSix, "He showed up with no prior notice. This is the second time in as many months he's just popped in."
Williams, whose estranged wife, Marsha Garces, filed for divorce in March, recently staged a surprise comedy comeback for fans in London when he played a gig at a student bar in the city.
- 11/23/2008
- WENN
Robin Williams is having beaver for Thanksgiving. The "Mrs. Doubtfire" actor - who raises a son with ex-wife Valerie Velardi and has two children with estranged wife Marsha Garces - is refusing to have the traditional turkey meal on November 25, insisting he wants to try something unique.
When asked what his plans were for the annual public holiday, Robin replied to gossip website TMZ.com: "I'm going to hang out with my family and spend some time with them - it's going to be great."
Questioned about his choice of meal on the special day, Robin said: "No, no turkey. We are going to try something different - this year it's beaver!"
Robin recently revealed he has no intention of tying the knot for a third time as he can't face the thought of another failed relationship.
When asked what his plans were for the annual public holiday, Robin replied to gossip website TMZ.com: "I'm going to hang out with my family and spend some time with them - it's going to be great."
Questioned about his choice of meal on the special day, Robin said: "No, no turkey. We are going to try something different - this year it's beaver!"
Robin recently revealed he has no intention of tying the knot for a third time as he can't face the thought of another failed relationship.
- 11/19/2008
- icelebz.com
Robin Williams is dating the best friend of Tommy Hilfiger's daughter Ally, according to U.S. reports.
The movie funnyman, who is currently divorcing his wife of almost 19 years, sparked rumours he is dating Hilfiger herself when he was spotted leaving the 23 year old's apartment on election night.
But insiders tell U.S. news show Extra the Mrs. Doubtfire star was there as the guest of Ally's 27-year-old pal.
Williams' ex, Marsha Garces, filed for divorce in March.
The movie funnyman, who is currently divorcing his wife of almost 19 years, sparked rumours he is dating Hilfiger herself when he was spotted leaving the 23 year old's apartment on election night.
But insiders tell U.S. news show Extra the Mrs. Doubtfire star was there as the guest of Ally's 27-year-old pal.
Williams' ex, Marsha Garces, filed for divorce in March.
- 11/7/2008
- WENN
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