On the ninth anniversary of the passing of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams, his son Zak Williams paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father. Sharing a throwback photo of Williams confidently strolling across a tennis court, waving a racket to the crowd, Zak lovingly joked about his father’s unique fashion sense. The 40-year-old actor reminisced about Williams’ distinctive style, fondly remembering him for being authentically himself.
In his Instagram caption, Zak expressed the bittersweet nature of these annual commemorations and his deep affection for his father. He wrote, “Dad, on the 9th anniversary of your passing, I’m remembering you for your most excellent fashion choices.” He continued, “These days are always hard and I love remembering you for being so very, very YOU. Love you so much!”
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Robin Williams, known for his iconic roles in films like “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Good Morning, Vietnam,” tragically passed away on August 11, 2014. The beloved comedian had a long battle with addiction and ultimately succumbed to suicide. It was later revealed that he had been suffering from Lewy Body Dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder that can lead to Parkinsonian symptoms, depression, and hallucinations.
Zak and his sister Zelda Williams had recently celebrated what would have been their father’s 72nd birthday, honoring his memory and his legacy as an advocate for writers and artists. Both siblings shared poignant posts on social media, reflecting on the mischievous yet loving nature of their father.
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Robin Williams was a father of three: Zak, Zelda, and Cody. Zak’s tribute on Father’s Day underscored his father’s courage and compassion, a sentiment deeply cherished as he navigates his own role as a father. Zak and his wife Olivia June share two children, McLaurin Clement and Zola June.
