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All the Official Statements From Robin Williams' Family Members

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When Robin Williams tragically took his life on Monday, he left behind wife Susan Schneider and three children (from previous relationships). Read the official statements from his family members here:

Zak Williams (son): “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 who 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.”

Zelda Williams (daughter): “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 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 and not find it in his heart to stay, there’s minor comfort in knowing our grief and loss, in some small way, is shared with millions. It doesn’t help the pain, but at least it’s a burden countless others now know we carry, and so many have offered to help lighten the load. Thank you for that.

To those he touched who are sending kinds words, know that one of his favorite things in the world was to make you all laugh. As for those who are sending negativity, know that some small, giggling part of him is sending a flock of pigeons to your house to poop on your car. Right after you’ve had it washed. After all, he loved to laugh too…

Dad was, is and always will be one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls I’ve ever known, and while there are few things I know for certain right now, one of them is that not just my world, but the entire world is forever a little darker, less colorful and less full of laughter in his absence. We’ll just have to work twice as hard to fill it back up again.”

Cody Williams (son): “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.”

Marsha Garces Williams (second wife): “My heart is split wide open and scattered over the planet with all of you. Please remember the gentle, loving, generous – and yes, brilliant and funny – man that was Robin WIlliams. My arms are wrapped around our children as we attempt to grapple with celebrating them an we love, while dealing with his immeasurable loss.”

Susan Schneider (third, current wife): “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.”

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