Robin Williams and his children Zachary and Zelda Williams.Photo:Ethan Miller/Getty; Steve Zak Photography/WireImageRobin Williams’ children are remembering him and what he stood for.On Friday, Robin’s sonZak Williamsand daughterZelda Williamsboth paid tribute to their father on social media, celebrating what would have been his 72nd birthday. The actor died in 2014 at age 63.“Happy 72nd Dad! Was remembering how much I used to love that look you’d give. That look with a mischievous, loving grin that your friends and loved ones knew so well. Joyous and curious and wondrous," Zak captioned a throwback photo on Instagram that showed his father wearing headphones and smiling.“Miss you and love you forever!” the 40-year-old added.In her tribute, Zelda, 33, tweeted about how she believed Robin would have supported thecurrent writers and actor’s strikealongside a photo of the late actor joining the New York picket line in the 2007 strike.“Happy birthday to Poppo, who definitely would’ve been out there fighting the good fight for art and artists today and always,” Zelda wrote in her caption.In the photo, Robin held up a sign that said ‘SAG WGA ON STRIKE’ as he stood alongside fellow protestors.TheJumanjistar was outspoken in advocating for screenwriters’ rights during the strike in 2007. “This is not about millionaire screenwriters. They don’t need to be on strike. This is not about me, I’m fine,” Robbins toldThe Hollywood Reporterduring the protests at the time. “This is about a large amount of people who are simply trying to get their fair share.”“You want to resolve it for their sake and get everybody back working and find a way to share it,” the late actor had added.Zak is the eldest son of Robin and his first wife Valerie Velardi. Zelda and brother Cody Williams, 31, are Robin’s children from his second marriage to Marsha Garces Williams.Robin’s 72nd birthday was Friday July 21.Ethan Miller/Getty; Steve Zak Photography/WireImageRobin’s birthday comes ahead of the ninth anniversary of his death next month.In February, his former costarSally Fieldreflected on her time getting to know the late actor.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.During thePEOPLE & Entertainment WeeklyRed Carpet Live, the actress, 76, recalled making the1993 comedyMrs. Doubtfirewith the comedian.“What you think about immediately is Robin. There isn’t a moment of it that’s not filled with my love and joy at being in his presence,” she toldPEOPLE. “I mean, Robin was Robin. He was everything he seemed to be: a generous, loving, sweet, geniously talented man.““We all miss him,” added Field. “He should be growing old like me, for God’s sakes. I hate it that he isn’t here.”
Robin Williams and his children Zachary and Zelda Williams.Photo:Ethan Miller/Getty; Steve Zak Photography/WireImage
Ethan Miller/Getty; Steve Zak Photography/WireImage
Robin Williams’ children are remembering him and what he stood for.On Friday, Robin’s sonZak Williamsand daughterZelda Williamsboth paid tribute to their father on social media, celebrating what would have been his 72nd birthday. The actor died in 2014 at age 63.“Happy 72nd Dad! Was remembering how much I used to love that look you’d give. That look with a mischievous, loving grin that your friends and loved ones knew so well. Joyous and curious and wondrous,” Zak captioned a throwback photo on Instagram that showed his father wearing headphones and smiling.“Miss you and love you forever!” the 40-year-old added.In her tribute, Zelda, 33, tweeted about how she believed Robin would have supported thecurrent writers and actor’s strikealongside a photo of the late actor joining the New York picket line in the 2007 strike.“Happy birthday to Poppo, who definitely would’ve been out there fighting the good fight for art and artists today and always,” Zelda wrote in her caption.In the photo, Robin held up a sign that said ‘SAG WGA ON STRIKE’ as he stood alongside fellow protestors.TheJumanjistar was outspoken in advocating for screenwriters’ rights during the strike in 2007. “This is not about millionaire screenwriters. They don’t need to be on strike. This is not about me, I’m fine,” Robbins toldThe Hollywood Reporterduring the protests at the time. “This is about a large amount of people who are simply trying to get their fair share.”“You want to resolve it for their sake and get everybody back working and find a way to share it,” the late actor had added.Zak is the eldest son of Robin and his first wife Valerie Velardi. Zelda and brother Cody Williams, 31, are Robin’s children from his second marriage to Marsha Garces Williams.Robin’s 72nd birthday was Friday July 21.Ethan Miller/Getty; Steve Zak Photography/WireImageRobin’s birthday comes ahead of the ninth anniversary of his death next month.In February, his former costarSally Fieldreflected on her time getting to know the late actor.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.During thePEOPLE & Entertainment WeeklyRed Carpet Live, the actress, 76, recalled making the1993 comedyMrs. Doubtfirewith the comedian.“What you think about immediately is Robin. There isn’t a moment of it that’s not filled with my love and joy at being in his presence,” she toldPEOPLE. “I mean, Robin was Robin. He was everything he seemed to be: a generous, loving, sweet, geniously talented man.““We all miss him,” added Field. “He should be growing old like me, for God’s sakes. I hate it that he isn’t here.”
Robin Williams’ children are remembering him and what he stood for.
On Friday, Robin’s sonZak Williamsand daughterZelda Williamsboth paid tribute to their father on social media, celebrating what would have been his 72nd birthday. The actor died in 2014 at age 63.
“Happy 72nd Dad! Was remembering how much I used to love that look you’d give. That look with a mischievous, loving grin that your friends and loved ones knew so well. Joyous and curious and wondrous,” Zak captioned a throwback photo on Instagram that showed his father wearing headphones and smiling.
“Miss you and love you forever!” the 40-year-old added.
In her tribute, Zelda, 33, tweeted about how she believed Robin would have supported thecurrent writers and actor’s strikealongside a photo of the late actor joining the New York picket line in the 2007 strike.
“Happy birthday to Poppo, who definitely would’ve been out there fighting the good fight for art and artists today and always,” Zelda wrote in her caption.
In the photo, Robin held up a sign that said ‘SAG WGA ON STRIKE’ as he stood alongside fellow protestors.
TheJumanjistar was outspoken in advocating for screenwriters’ rights during the strike in 2007. “This is not about millionaire screenwriters. They don’t need to be on strike. This is not about me, I’m fine,” Robbins toldThe Hollywood Reporterduring the protests at the time. “This is about a large amount of people who are simply trying to get their fair share.”
“You want to resolve it for their sake and get everybody back working and find a way to share it,” the late actor had added.
Zak is the eldest son of Robin and his first wife Valerie Velardi. Zelda and brother Cody Williams, 31, are Robin’s children from his second marriage to Marsha Garces Williams.
Robin’s 72nd birthday was Friday July 21.Ethan Miller/Getty; Steve Zak Photography/WireImage
Robin’s birthday comes ahead of the ninth anniversary of his death next month.
In February, his former costarSally Fieldreflected on her time getting to know the late actor.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
During thePEOPLE & Entertainment WeeklyRed Carpet Live, the actress, 76, recalled making the1993 comedyMrs. Doubtfirewith the comedian.
“What you think about immediately is Robin. There isn’t a moment of it that’s not filled with my love and joy at being in his presence,” she toldPEOPLE. “I mean, Robin was Robin. He was everything he seemed to be: a generous, loving, sweet, geniously talented man.”
“We all miss him,” added Field. “He should be growing old like me, for God’s sakes. I hate it that he isn’t here.”
source: people.com
