Robin Williams. What a concept. This is how Billy Crystal concluded a funny, moving tribute to his very good friend Robin Williams, who took his own life two weeks ago yesterday. The comedian and actor took to the stage toward the end of last night’s Emmy Awards and shared personal stories about Williams, from the time he pretended to be a Russian baseball fan to the way Williams would interact with Crystal’s Jewish relatives. “As genius as he was on stage, he was the greatest friend you could ever imagine – supportive, protective, loving,” Crystal said. “It’s very hard to talk about him in the past because he is so present in our lives. He was the brightest star in our comic galaxy.” Billy Crystal Honors Robin Williams Crystal and Williams (along with Whoopi Goldberg) were longtime co-hosts on HBO’s Comic Relief specials, which benefitted the homeless. They also starred together in the 1997 film Fathers’ Day. Williams was found dead in his home August 11 at the age of 63. His ashes were scattered in the San Francisco Bay at a private funeral with his closest family and friends last week. Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles 1. Mork (Mork & Mindy) The role that started it all. Robin Williams starred as an alien on the late 1970s sitcom Mork & Mindy.
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Billy Crystal Pays Hilarious, Moving Tribute to Robin Williams at the Emmys
