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Published Aug. 13, 2014, 9:55 a.m. ET
Frances Bean Cobain and Zelda Williams Getty / FilmMagic
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THE NIGHT LISTENER, Robin Williams, 2006, ©IFC Films/courtesy Everett Collection
As a father figure in “The Night Listener” in 2006 Everett Collection
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NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - OCTOBER 26: Robin Williams photographed backstage before his performance at the Ted Constant Convocation Center during a 30-city tour October, 26, 2009 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Jay Paul/Getty Images)
Backstage before performing in Norfolk, Va., in 2009 Getty
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THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP, (aka LE MONDE SELON GARP), John Irving (center), Robin Williams (right), 1982, © Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection
Wrestling as the title character in “The World According to Garp” (with author John Irving in a cameo as the referee) Everett Collection
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MORK AND MINDY, from left, Raquel Welch, Robin Williams, epsidoe aired November 18, 1979, 1978-82, ©Paramount Television/Courtesy: Everett Collection
With Raquel Welch on “Mork and Mindy”
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FILE - This Nov. 12, 1979 file photo shows actor-comedian Robin Williams, third from right, dressed as a cheerleader with the Broncos' Pony Express cheerleaders during the filming of an episode of "Mork & Mindy," in Denver. Williams, whose free-form comedy and adept impressions dazzled audiences for decades, has died in an apparent suicide. He was 63. The Marin County Sheriff’s Office said Williams was pronounced dead at his home in California on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014. The sheriff’s office said a preliminary investigation showed the cause of death to be a suicide due to asphyxia. (AP Photo/File)
As a Denver Broncos Pony Express cheerleader in 1979 AP
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WHAT DREAMS MAY COME, Robin Williams, 1998, (c)PolyGram Filmed Entertainment/courtesy Everett Collection
Heaven was both real and imaginary for Williams in “What Dreams May Come” in 1998. Everett Collection
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TOYS, Robin Williams, 1992, TM and Copyright ©20th Century Fox Film Corp. All rights reserved./courtesy Everett Collection
In “Toys” in 1992 Everett Collection
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PATCH ADAMS, Robin Williams (left), 1998. © Universal Pictures/ Courtesy: Everett Collection
As “Patch Adams” in 1998 Everett Collection
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MOSCOW ON THE HUDSON, Robin Williams, 1984
In “Moscow on the Hudson” in 1984 Everett Collection
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JACK, from left: Diane Lane, Robin Williams, 1996, © Buena Vista/courtesy Everett Collection
In “Jack” in 1996 Everett Collection
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JACK, Robin Williams, 1996, © Buena Vista/courtesy Everett Collection
As “Jack” in 1996 Everett Collection
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Comedian Robin Williams performs at Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on October 21, 2009 in Hollywood, Florida. Pictured: Robin Williams Ref: SPL819429 110814 Picture by: Splash News Splash News and Pictures Los Angeles: 310-821-2666 New York: 212-619-2666 London: 870-934-2666 photodesk@splashnews.com
Performing at Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Fla., in 2009
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CADILLAC MAN, Robin Williams, 1990. ©Orion Pictures Corp/courtesy Everett Collection
In “Cadillac Man” in 1990 Everett Collection
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With John Turturro in "Being Human" in 1994
With John Turturro in “Being Human” in 1994 Everett Collection
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"The Adventures of Baron Munchausen" in 1988
“The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” in 1988 Everett Collection
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WORLD'S GREATEST DAD, Robin Williams (center), 2009. ©Magnolia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
In “World’s Greatest Dad” in 2009 Everett Collection
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POPEYE, Robin Williams as Popeye, 1980. ©Paramount/courtesy Everett Collection
As the super-strong, spinach-loving sailor “Popeye” in 1980 Everett Collection
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MAN OF THE YEAR, Robin Williams (center), 2006, ©Universal/courtesy Everett Collection
As a Jon Stewart-type funnyman in “Man of the Year” in 2006 Ava Gerlitz/Universal
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JUMANJI, Robin Williams, 1995, ©Columbia TriStar/courtesy Everett Collection
Williams was a pawn in a board game that came to life in “Jumanji” in 1996. Everett Collection
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JAKOB THE LIAR, Robin Williams, 1999. ©Sony Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection
As a shopkeeper spreading hope through his Holocaust ghetto in Poland in “Jakob the Liar” in 1999 Everett Collection
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INSOMNIA, Robin Williams, Al Pacino, 2002 (c) Warner Brothers, courtesy Everett Collection
In “Insomnia” with Al Pacino in 2002 Everett Collection
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Nolan, ROBIN WILLIAMS. Photographer: DP Chung Hoon Chung
In “Boulevard” in 2014 Everett Collection
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THE BIG WHITE, Robin Williams, 2005. ©Ascendant Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection
In “The Big White” in 2005 Everett Collection
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CLUB PARADISE, from left, Robin Williams, Eugene Levy, 1986, ©Warner Bros./courtesy Everett Collection
With director Harold Ramis on the set of “Club Paradise” in 1986 Everett Collection
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THE FISHER KING, Robin Williams, 1991, © TriStar/courtesy Everett Collection
In “The Fisher King” in 1991 Everett Collection
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FATHERS' DAY, from left: Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, 1997, © Warner Brothers/courtesy Everett Collection
Robin Williams and Billy Crystal in “Father’s Day” in 1997 Everett Collection
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BICENTENNIAL MAN, Robin Williams, 1999, © Columbia/courtesy Everett Collection
In “Bicentennial Man” in 1999 Everett Collection
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THE BEST OF TIMES, from left: Robin Williams, Kurt Russell, 1986, © Universal/courtesy Everett Collection
In “The Best of Times” with Kurt Russell in 1986 Everett Collection
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FILE AUGUST 11: According to reports August 11, 2014 actor Robin Williams has died of a suspected suicide in Tiburon, California. He was 63. AUSTIN, TX - FEBRUARY 19: Comedian Robin Williams performs in concert at The Frank Erwin Center on February 19, 2009 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/FilmMagic)
Performing at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas, in 2009 FilmMagic
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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25: Robin Williams filming Phil Alden Robinson's "The Angriest Man In Brooklyn"on theStreets of Brooklyn on September 25, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Aby Baker/Getty Images)
Filming “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” in 2012 Getty
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Mork also found himself landing on "Happy Days," in two appearances in 1978 and 1979.
Mork also found himself landing on “Happy Days,” in two appearances in 1978 and 1979. ABC
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Opposite Al Pacino in "Insomnia" (2002).
Opposite Al Pacino in “Insomnia” (2002) Warner Bros.
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At right in another animated persona, Fender, in "Robots" (2005).
At right in another animated persona, Fender, in “Robots” (2005) Twentieth Century Fox
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Sharing a laugh with daughter Zelda and co-star Anton Yelchin in "House of D" (2004).
Sharing a laugh with daughter Zelda and co-star Anton Yelchin in “House of D” (2004) Lionsgate
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With Nathan Lane in the screen adaptation of "The Birdcage" (1996).
With Nathan Lane in the screen adaptation of “The Birdcage” (1996) United Artists
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Williams voiced this colorful penguin in "Happy Feet" (2006) and a sequel (2011).
Williams voiced this colorful penguin in “Happy Feet” (2006) and a sequel (2011). Warner Bros.
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In drag to remain with his estranged family in "Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993).
In drag to remain with his estranged family in “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993) Twentieth Century Fox
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Perhaps his most popular tole, that of mouthy armed forces radio host Adrian Cronauer in "Good Morning, Vietnam" (1987).
Perhaps his most popular role, that of mouthy armed forces radio host Adrian Cronauer in “Good Morning, Vietnam” (1987) Touchstone Pictures
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With Cheryl Hines in "RV" (2006)
With Cheryl Hines in “RV” (2006) Columbia Pictures
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With Freddie Highmore in tow in "August Rush" (2007)
With Freddie Highmore in tow in “August Rush” (2007) Warner Bros
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Flanked by John Krasinski and Mandy Moore in "License to Wed" (2007).
Flanked by John Krasinski and Mandy Moore in “License to Wed” (2007) Warner Bros.
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With John Travolta in "Old Dogs" (2009)
With John Travolta in “Old Dogs” (2009) Disney
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With longtime pals Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal at their 1986 Comic Relief telethon.
With longtime pals Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal at their 1986 Comic Relief telethon Comic Relief
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With Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay in a 2008 guest spot on "Law & Order: Criminal Intent."
With Chris Meloni and Mariska Hargitay in a 2008 guest spot on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” NBC
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As grown-up Peter Pan, face to face with Dustin Hoffman's Captain Hook in "Hook."
As a grown-up Peter Pan, face to face with Dustin Hoffman’s Captain Hook in “Hook” (1991) Amblin Entertainment
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As absent-minded Phillip Brainard in "Flubber" (1997)
As absent-minded Phillip Brainard in “Flubber” (1997) Buena Vista Pictures
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With Edward Norton in the cult favorite "Death to Smoochy" (2002).
With Edward Norton in the cult favorite “Death to Smoochy” (2002) Warner Bros.
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In the thriller "Final Cut" (2004)
In the thriller “Final Cut” (2004) Lionsgate
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As the Genie in Disney's animated "Aladdin" (1992).
As the voice of the Genie in Disney’s animated “Aladdin” (1992) Disney
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On his recent CBS sitcom "The Crazy Ones," which lasted one season.
On his recent CBS sitcom “The Crazy Ones,” which lasted one season CBS
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As a creepy photomat tech in "One Hour Photo" (2002).
As a creepy photomat tech in “One Hour Photo” (2002) Fox Searchlight Pictures
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As Dwight D. Eisenhower, alongside Forest Whitaker, in "Lee Daniels' The Butler" (2013)
As Dwight D. Eisenhower, alongside Forest Whitaker, in “Lee Daniels’ The Butler” (2013) The Weinstein Company
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"Moscow on the Hudson" (1984)
“Moscow on the Hudson” (1984) Columbia Pictures
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With Mila Kunis in his latest, "The Angriest Man in Brooklyn" (2014)
With Mila Kunis in his latest, “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” (2014) Lionsgate
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With Robert De Niro in "Awakenings" (1990)
With Robert DeNiro in “Awakenings” (1990) Columbia Pictures
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FILE: Actor Robin Williams Dies At 63 MORK MINDY
In his breakout role as spaceman Mork from Ork — with Pam Dawber — in a 1978 episode of “Mork & Mindy” ABC
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"Dead Poets Society" (1989)
“Dead Poets Society” (1989) Touchstone PIctures
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With Ben Stiller in "Night at the Museum" (2006)
With Ben Stiller in “Night at the Museum” (2006) 20th Century Fox Film Corp.
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With Matt Damon in "Good Will Hunting" (1997), for which Williams won Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards.
With Matt Damon in “Good Will Hunting” (1997), for which Williams won Best Supporting Actor at the Academy Awards Miramax