13 Athletes Who Tweeted Grief Over The Passing Of Robin Williams
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — For scores of fans across the country and around the world, the passing of veteran actor and comedian Robin Williams continues to leave a hole in the hearts of all who loved to laugh. From Mrs. Doubtfire to Jumanji, from Mork and Mindy to Aladdin, and from Jack to Dead Poet's Society, Williams' tremendous talent and unmatched range on stage and screen will be missed. Naturally, the loss of a talent with such diversity in entertainment leaves a uniquely broad array of mourners, including actors and actresses, politicians, and even professional athletes, many of whom took to social media to share their despair.
Here are 13 pro athletes who Tweeted remembrance, tribute or mourning for the death of Robin Williams:
#RIPRobinWilliams, his movies and characters will always stay with us. Definitely one of a kind. pic.twitter.com/LQ9n0qod4J
— Pau Gasol (@paugasol) August 12, 2014
I remember Mork & Mindy as a kid. Was a fan. #NanuNanu What an amazing talent.
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) August 11, 2014
WERE GONNA MISS U BIG DOG, movies like POPEYE AND JUMANJI were my favorite. RIP http://t.co/tdu6X3SsSH
— SHAQ.SOL (@SHAQ) August 12, 2014
RIP Robin Williams.... He brought joy to so many people all over the world, will be fondly remembered and sadly missed.
— Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) August 11, 2014
RIP to the legend, Robin Williams. Thank you for the many laughs.
— Blake Griffin (@blakegriffin23) August 11, 2014
Jumanji is still one of my favorite movies to this day! #RobinWilliams #RIP http://t.co/L10HZxx8oR
— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) August 12, 2014
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) August 11, 2014
One of my favorites @robinwilliams RIP... True genius...brought magic to the screen... #PatchAdams
— Baron Davis (@BaronDavis) August 11, 2014
RIP Robin. I will always remember you as one hell of a friend. I love you and will miss you terribly.
— Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) August 11, 2014
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) August 11, 2014
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