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Celebrities pay tribute to Robin Williams

Fans and friends around the world have reacted to the shock news of Robin Williams tragic death by paying tribute to him on social media.

Fans and friends around the world have reacted to the shock news of Robin Williams tragic death by paying tribute to him on social media.

Fans and friends around the world have reacted to the shock news of Robin Williams tragic death by paying tribute to him on social media.

See how some of his fellow comedians and entertainers reacted to the news and paid homage to one of the world’s best-loved entertainers.

Robin Williams daughter, Zelda Rae, who is dating Aussie actor Jackson Heywood, posted this heartfelt tribute to her father.

Zelda Williams posted this heartwarming extended statement to her blog.

Even Royalty joined in with the tributes to the star. Prince Charles said: “I greatly enjoyed meeting him on several occasions and his irreplaceable contribution to life will be greatly missed by countless people, including myself. He was a remarkable man, whose wonderful frenetic humour brought a special kind of laughter into people’s lives.”

Close friend and fellow comedian Steve Martin.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences posted this simple but touching tribute referencing one of his most popular movies, Aladdin.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences posted this simple but touching tribute referencing one of his most popular movies, Aladdin.

Ellen: another close friend and comedian.

Sesame Street paid tribute to their repeat guest – Children everywhere will no doubt miss the hugely popular children’s entertainer.

Even the President of the United States joined in on the tributes.

Robin’s *Mrs Doubtfire* co-star Mara Wilson, who was just a child when she shot the 1993 film, playing his daughter.

Robin’s Mrs Doubtfire co-star Mara Wilson, who was just a child when she shot the 1993 film, playing his daughter.

Steve Carell – another legendary comic pays tribute.

Fellow long-time comedian, friend and Monty Python comedy troupe member Eric Idle.

Former Star Trek star and social media icon George Takei.

Henry Winkler, who played the Fonz alongside Robin in *Happy Days* which was then spun off into *Mork and Mindy*.

Henry Winkler, who played the Fonz alongside Robin in Happy Days which was then spun off into Mork and Mindy.

Contemporary comic actor and star of *Modern Family*, Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

Contemporary comic actor and star of Modern Family, Jesse Tyler Ferguson.

Writer and star of *Girls*, Lena Dunham paid homage to one of her heroes on set.

Writer and star of Girls, Lena Dunham paid homage to one of her heroes on set.

Lindsay Lohan remembers him fondly.

Comedy star Rob Schneider saw him as inspiration.

Singer Cher paid tribute to her friend.

Another fellow comedian, Chris Rock.

Actor Emmy Rossum echoes the feelings of many other young people today.

Eva Longoria pays tribute too.

Jared Leto shares a poignant thought.

*Full House*’s Jon Stamos shares one of Robin’s jokes.

Full House‘s Jon Stamos shares one of Robin’s jokes.

Johnny Depp remembers a fellow artist.

Comedian Kathy Griffin remembers him fondly.

Kristen Chenoweth is shocked by the news.

Alecia Moore aka Pink remembers him fondly.

A new generation of comic actor – *Modern Family* star Sarah Hyland posted this photo.

A new generation of comic actor – Modern Family star Sarah Hyland posted this photo.

Sarah Michelle Gellar didn’t need words, rememberind shared moments with him in pictures instead.

Another contemporary comedian, Sarah Silverman mourns the loss of her inspiration.

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