Rest In Peace, Robin Williams: One Year Later

Today marks the anniversary of the tragic death of Robin Williams. Many took to Twitter and Instagram to pay tribute to the legendary actor. Some recount memories and others discuss the impact he had, and still has, on comedy.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred alongside Robin Williams in a 2014 television show, wrote a particularly moving tribute on Instagram.

“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world a bit better wether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that one life has breathed easier because you lived here. This is to have succeeded” #Emerson You succeeded RW #RobinWilliams

A photo posted by Sarah Michelle (@sarahmgellar) on Aug 10, 2015 at 9:06pm PDT

Other celebrities chipped in their memories of Robin Williams. Many note how influential he still is.

“Dear money, send mom” Robin Williams. The first autograph I ever got. You are missed Robin. #RobinWilliams — John Stamos (@JohnStamos) August 11, 2015

#robinwilliams #goodwillhunting So heartbreaking! I’ll never forget being in his presence and laughing til my face hurt. We miss you down here. www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

A photo posted by LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) on Aug 11, 2015 at 7:20am PDT

RIP #RobinWilliams I spent half of last year revisiting your movies and they’re all classics. Thank you for the light you brought to my life — mattoninternet.jpg (@MattBennett) August 11, 2015

His death caused many to re-watch Williams’s iconic films and to discover some of his earlier works.

Then-unknown Robin Williams performing as a mime in Central Park, 1974 (2/4) pic.twitter.com/va2rg0omay

— Larry Wright (@refocusedmedia) August 12, 2014

Thank you, #RobinWilliams. Watch the comedic legend’s performance with The Second City (’89): https://t.co/cd0MwhNnkn pic.twitter.com/oQ8Y8B1S35 — The Second City (@TheSecondCity) August 11, 2015

Remembering #RobinWilliams who left us one year ago today. Words and ideas can change the world. pic.twitter.com/zrPJOXyADE

— Matthew Ward (@HistoryNeedsYou) August 11, 2015

While Robin Williams may be gone, he will continue to live on through his numerous works and through inspiring others.

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