Robin Williams: A Tribute to the Actor Who Explained the Wonder of Being Human

Artspecialday published a personal tribute to Robin Williams, written by Vieri Peroncini for MIfacciodiCultura, on the anniversary of the actor's death. The article celebrates Williams's life and career, emphasizing his role as a friend to the author and his unique ability to convey the absurdity and beauty of human existence. Born on July 21, 1951, in Chicago, Williams died on August 11, 2014, in Paradise Cay, after battling Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia. The tribute highlights his early career, including his studies at Juilliard School in New York and his breakthrough in the TV series 'Mork & Mindy' (with Mindy and the invisible Orson), followed by his film debut in 'The World According to Garp' (1982), based on John Irving's novel. The article recounts his Oscar-winning performance in 'Good Will Hunting', and his roles in 'Dead Poets Society', 'Hook', 'Patch Adams', 'Mrs. Doubtfire', 'One Hour Photo', 'Insomnia', 'Toys', 'Awakenings', 'The Fisher King', 'Jumanji', 'Good Morning, Vietnam', 'Bicentennial Man', and many others. It mentions his collaborations with directors such as Woody Allen, Ivan Reitman, Gus Van Sant, Barry Levinson, Peter Weir, Terry Gilliam, Steven Spielberg, Chris Columbus, Kenneth Branagh, and Francis Ford Coppola. The article also quotes Williams's wife Susan, who called him 'the bravest man I ever knew' regarding his decision to end his life. The tribute ends with a quote from Coppola's 'Jack' and the iconic 'Na-no na-no' from Mork.