People are waking up to the shocking news that actor Robin Williams has died aged 63.
Twitter has been flooded with tributes to the comedian from his fellow actors, friends, politicians and the public who loved him.
Here are just a few, starting with the actor's daughter Zelda...
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) August 12, 2014
I can’t believe the news about Robin Williams. He gave so much to so many people. I’m heartbroken.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 11, 2014
Heartbroken
— Danny DeVito (@DannyDeVito) August 12, 2014
Genie, you're free. pic.twitter.com/WjA9QuuldD
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) August 12, 2014
Isn't it mind blowing how many times and ways Robin Williams touched your life with his work? For so long. What a gift he gave.
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) August 12, 2014
He made us laugh. He made us cry. He ended up touching every element of the human spirit. #RIPRobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/kbEq7OwPOf
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams made the world laugh & think. I will remember & honor that. A great man, artist and friend. I will miss him beyond measure.
— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams, we'll always miss you, you brought so much happiness to my childhood, thank you for that. Rest In Peace
— Chloë Grace Moretz (@ChloeGMoretz) August 12, 2014
Ever grateful for Robin Williams. For Mork when I was a kid in LA, 'The World According to Garp' as a teenager...He made me so happy. Xxx
— KT Tunstall (@KTTunstall) 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
Sad to hear that @robinwilliams has passed away. Rip to a true comedic genius.
— Shayne Ward (@shayneTward) August 12, 2014
"@robinwilliams: I think I wore it better! pic.twitter.com/G7DpS1XYDT" > RIP. Supremely talented man.
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) August 12, 2014
So sad about the comedy legend Robin Williams, he was the very best RIP
— Paul Hollywood (@PaulHollywood) August 12, 2014
Devastating news about @robinwilliams — knew him a little and liked him a whole lot more. A brain wired like no other and so so kind.
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams. A true great. http://t.co/Nt8Smwc1uZ
— Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) August 12, 2014
Horrible to wake up to news of Robin Williams' suicide. Celebrity culture guarantees huge coverage. May it focus on depression as ILLNESS
— Alastair Campbell (@campbellclaret) August 12, 2014
We saw Robin Williams perform unannounced at comedy clubs in LA. His talent was breathtaking & I have never seen such love from an audience.
— David Walliams (@davidwalliams) August 12, 2014
Well, that is a proper gut-punch of news to wake up to. What a loss Robin Williams is.
— Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) August 12, 2014
The world just got a lot less funny. Robin Williams is a tragic loss.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) August 12, 2014
Oh dear God. The wonderful Robin Williams has gone.
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) August 12, 2014
Rest in Peace+Laughter Robin Williams. Perhaps this tragedy will shed light on the seriousness of depression. You made us all so so happy.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 12, 2014
You are waking up to the sad news of the death of actor Robin Williams. @SkyNews Sunrise the only Breakfast Programme coming Live from LA
— Eamonn Holmes (@EamonnHolmes) August 12, 2014
Thanks Robin Williams for all the laughter. Eternal timeless comedy magic âï¸RIP
— fearne cotton (@Fearnecotton) August 12, 2014
How sad Robin Williams has died, only 63. How awful. One of my favourite and most memorable actors while growing up. Brilliantly funny too!
— Kirsty Gallacher (@TheRealKirstyG) August 12, 2014
One of my all time favourites. Movies I grew up watching over and over again. A genius that will be so missed. R.I.P. Robin Williams.
— Harry Styles (@Harry_Styles) August 12, 2014
Very sad news about Robin Williams. RIP
— John Bishop (@JohnBishop100) August 12, 2014
The world lost a legend of an actor and an extraordinary man today. Rest In Peace Robin Williams.
— Johnny Depp (@J0HNNYDepp) August 11, 2014
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