Robin Williams' three children working on new project to share late dad's 'unique talent'
Mrs Doubtfire star Robin Williams' three children, Zak, 43, Zelda, 37, and Cody Williams, 34, are working on a joint project on their dad's Instagram account to share their his "unique talent and humor" with the world.
Robin Williams' three children are working on a joint project to share their late father's "unique talent and humor" with the world.
Zak, 43, Zelda, 37, and Cody Williams, 34, have taken to social media a month after the late Mrs Doubtfire actor - who took his own life in August 2014, aged 63 - would've turned 75 to reveal they want his Instagram account to be a "safe, trusted place" to fans to see examples of his work.
They wrote in a joint statement on the account: "As we recognize what would be our Dad's 75th year, we're grateful to see new generations discovering his work while longtime fans continue to celebrate the joy he brought into their lives.
"As technology evolves, we want this to be a safe, trusted place where the stories, photos, videos, and memories shared reflect his legacy with authenticity, warmth, and care.
"This is our way of sharing his unique talent and humor with the world, including the moments that made us and so many of you laugh, as we remember our Dad’s extraordinary life and work. He continues to inspire us and delight people all over the world.
Zak, Zelda, and Cody Williams (sic)"
Last month, Zak paid tribute to his late father's "weirdness and extraordinary capacity to love" on what would've been his 75th birthday.
He wrote on his social media pages: "Happy 75th Dad! Today I’m remembering your weirdness and your extraordinary capacity to love.
"I remember those wrinkles in the corners of your eyes, the kind you get from a lifetime of smiling. I remember your unending need to see this world free of human and animal suffering.
"For those out there who’d like to celebrate with me, go do something kind for someone. Make someone laugh. Put a little more good into the world.
"Love you forever."
Zak's sister Zelda has previously blasted "gross" AI videos of Robin and begged fans not to send them to her, insisting her dad wouldn't have wanted his likeness used in that way.
She wrote on her Instagram Story: "Please, just stop sending me AI videos of Dad.
"Stop believing I wanna see it or that I'll understand, I don't and I won't.
"If you're just trying to troll me, I've seen way worse, I'll restrict and move on.
"But please, if you've got any decency, just stop doing this to him and to me, to everyone even, full stop.
"It's dumb, it's a waste of time and energy, and believe me, it's NOT what he'd want."