A statement by the President of the United States on the passing today of Robin Williams, an American treasure.
“Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien – but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit. He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most – from our troops stationed abroad to the marginalized on our own streets. The Obama family offers our condolences to Robin’s family, his friends, and everyone who found their voice and their verse thanks to Robin Williams.”
Other voices . . .
In pictures: Career of Robin Williams http://t.co/GNJkQoU7qy pic.twitter.com/Q2VzDEDqar
— BBC News US (@BBCNewsUS) August 12, 2014
Remembering our good friend, Robin Williams. pic.twitter.com/2wPGtOPR5Y
— Letterman (@Letterman) August 12, 2014
Genius/depression, terrible twins. What incredible antennae Robin Williams had for the stupidity and beauty of the world. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Roger Cohen (@NYTimesCohen) August 12, 2014
No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world. – Robin Williams pic.twitter.com/OSZK36ZJFg
— Santa J. Ono (@PrezOno) August 12, 2014
And thousands more . . .