Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda announces social media break on 6th anniversary of his death
The actor died by suicide on August 11, 2014 at age 63
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Robin Williams’ daughter Zelda announced that she will be taking a break from social media on the sixth anniversary of the late actor’s death.
Williams died by suicide on August 11, 2014 at age 63.
"Tomorrow is Dad's anniversary death. As always, I will not be here," Zelda, 31, wrote in a lengthy statement on Monday.
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She confessed: “It's hard for me on [a] regular, good day to remain the person expected to graciously accept the world's need to share their memories of him and express their condolences for his loss.”
"While I am constantly touched by all your boundless continued love for him, some days it can feel a bit like being seen as a roadside memorial — a place, not a person — where people drive past and leave their sentiments to then go about their days comforted their love for him was witnessed,” Zelda expressed.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}She added: "But sometimes, that leaves me emotionally buried under a pile of others' memories instead of my own. After all, even roses by the truckload still weigh a ton."
Zelda Williams and her late father Robin Williams. (Reuters)
“Tomorrow, it is simply too much,” Zelda concluded.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Williams’ daughter also followed up with several tweets for suicide and mental health hotlines around the world for anyone “in crisis.”
"Whoever out there needs to hear it, please use this as your signpost in the desert," Zelda wrote. “Reach out. Seek help. Keep fighting."
The comedian’s daughter recently honored her father on what would have been his 69th birthday by donating $69.69 to local homeless shelters. She asked fans to also donate.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Robin Williams poses for a photo in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
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“Join me if you like, but regardless, know I am wishing you all at least one hearty, immature belly laugh on Dad today," Zelda wrote on Twitter.
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).