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And while the news is unbelievably sad, we wanted to create a place to share memories of tributes to a man who was famous around the world but so dear to many people in the 94941 and throughout Marin. Whether it was his surprise performances at Mark Pitta & Friends Tuesday Comedy Night, his improv sets with the likes of Rick Overton at Comedy in the Plaza or his appearances at local events like the opening night of the Mill Valley Film Festival, seemingly everyone in town has a favorite Robin Williams memory.
Share your memories and tributes in the Comments below. Here’s one man’s sheer amazement at one of Williams’ sets at the Throckmorton in 2010.
Here’s a selection of Tweets from others upon hearing the news:
I can’t believe the news about Robin Williams. He gave so much to so many people. I’m heartbroken.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams. A devastating loss. Not only one of the brightest talents of our generation, but a wonderful guy as well. – Huey
— Huey Lewis (@Huey_Lewis_News) August 12, 2014
Famously kind, ferociously funny, a genius and a gentle soul. What a loss. #RobinWilliams
— Michael J. Fox (@realmikefox) August 12, 2014
Without #Robin Williams there wouldn’t have been a Comedy scene in San Francisco, Robin paved the way. He was the best of all of us
— Rob Schneider (@RobSchneider) August 11, 2014
His heart was as big as his genius. So sad. Rest in Peace Robin Williams.
— bob saget (@bobsaget) August 11, 2014