The death of Robin Williams – 12 August 2014
In the early hours of this morning, news began to filter through that the actor and comedian, Robin Williams, had apparently taken his own life at the age of 63.
Here’s how the news unfolded on Twitter:
#Breaking: Actor Robin Williams found dead, apparently of suicide, Marin County Sheriff's Office says. More to come.
— Mashable (@mashable) August 11, 2014
Actor Robin Williams dies at age 63; found dead at home, Marin County, Calif., sheriff's office says – @nbcbayarea
— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) August 11, 2014
More: Robin Williams' death announced by the Marin County Sheriff's Office: http://t.co/uxLCsR7jeH pic.twitter.com/PxYEUNcKO2
— Mashable (@mashable) August 11, 2014
US actor Robin Williams found dead, aged 63, in apparent suicide, California police say http://t.co/LG2afmgfNE
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 11, 2014
Shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of Robin Williams. A truly funny man who will be much missed.
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams was one of just a handful of comedians who actually made me laugh. Suicide at 63. Tragic loss.
— Phil Bray (@PhilBray) August 11, 2014
Has to be one of the best scenes by Robin Williams, ever… From The Dead Poet's Society http://t.co/CkAzFpGSqp
— Maury Brown (@BizballMaury) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams' last tweet & Instagram pic was a #tbt of his 25-y/o daughter, Zelda Rae http://t.co/5FYGPHuIKt pic.twitter.com/1Mrr4NgWmX
— Mashable (@mashable) August 11, 2014
US actor Robin Williams' widow, Susan Schneider, says she is "utterly heartbroken" http://t.co/KqWLJNMMrC pic.twitter.com/yGtaEzih1s
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 11, 2014
We mourn the loss of our friend Robin Williams, who always made us laugh and smile. pic.twitter.com/UOY8LTjVRA
— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) 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
"As sweet a man as he was funny": Entertainers react to the death of Robin Williams http://t.co/GgVlqPwUvD pic.twitter.com/3fDvh5dwor
— Mashable (@mashable) August 12, 2014
Jeff Bridges on Robin Williams' death at #TheGiver premiere: "I can feel Robin coming in now, saying 'Get on with it. Get on with the show'"
— Brian A. Hernandez (@BAHjournalist) August 12, 2014
President Obama issues a statement on the death of Robin Williams: "He was one of a kind." pic.twitter.com/Abf26UQhNE
— Mashable (@mashable) August 12, 2014
In pictures: the life and times of Robin Williams. http://t.co/AErHivgUrR pic.twitter.com/8Vx0Ea43y5
— Mashable (@mashable) August 12, 2014
Genie, you're free. pic.twitter.com/WjA9QuuldD
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams' Hollywood Walk of Fame star right now (Pic: @MATTYMOON88) pic.twitter.com/ordCoR6OVB
— Mashable (@mashable) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams' publicist says the late actor had been "battling severe depression" http://t.co/KqWLJNMMrC pic.twitter.com/cpB61IzIFg
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 12, 2014
"G-o-o-d morning, Discovery!" Robin Williams awakened a space shuttle crew in 1988: http://t.co/nDS0OBGgZq #RIPRobinWilliams @collectSPACE
— NASA (@NASA) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams dead. Only 63. Suspected suicide say police. V sad.
— Andrew Neil (@afneil) August 12, 2014
Shocked to see Robin Williams found dead in apparent suicide. Will never forget his roles in Good Morning Vietnam + Good Will Hunting.
— Frank Gardner (@FrankRGardner) August 12, 2014
Terribly sad news about Robin Williams 😦
— Jonathan Worth (@jonathanworth) August 12, 2014
So very sorry to hear that Robin Williams has gone. The most joyously funny and brilliant of men.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 12, 2014
#RIPRobinWilliams: @BillBailey on working with Robin on Prince Charles' 60th birthday song > http://t.co/IP8OT0gPQy pic.twitter.com/5QfrpweY1l
— BBC Radio 5 live (@bbc5live) August 12, 2014
Sad news about the legend, Robin Williams. My favourite actor & so many amazing characters that made my childhood! pic.twitter.com/18p7cYnHTv
— Keri-anne Payne (@KeriannePayne) August 12, 2014
#RIPRobinWilliams: @wossy says it was always special whenever he was on the show. Listen: http://t.co/IP8OT0gPQy pic.twitter.com/QOMtyCdomf
— BBC Radio 5 live (@bbc5live) August 12, 2014
RIP Robin Williams – this has got to be one of my favourite childhood movies. Such sad news to wake up to 😔 pic.twitter.com/p4GrEsPxRT
— Tiffany Leigh Rudd (@Rudders_TL) August 12, 2014
I've written this about Robin Williams and his extraordinary work. http://t.co/xA1NR0exDu
— Robbie Collin (@robbiereviews) August 12, 2014
Specifically during days like these, Twitter is simultaneously at its best and worst.
— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) August 12, 2014
That's really quite a trending list. pic.twitter.com/RjP9yiE5ka
— Q A Pesto (@Quaristice) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams: 50 great quotes and pictures #RobinWilliams http://t.co/AxVSP9MYDe pic.twitter.com/wFsfFjDtW8
— Telegraph Pictures (@TelegraphPics) August 12, 2014
So sad to hear Robin Williams is gone. #DepressionKills : (
— vision2video (@v2vdigitalfilms) August 12, 2014
“@rustyrockets: I wrote this about Robin Williams http://t.co/ffZqv2Lj9f” < Beautiful piece.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) August 12, 2014
RIP Robin Williams. Depression is a thief. My Dad took his life when I was young. Thoughts & prayers today for all battling this. Rev. 7:17
— Matt Redman (@matt_redman) August 12, 2014
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