Legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead on Monday inside of his Tiburon, Calif. home. He was 63.
The Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division initially suspects the death to be a suicide by asphyxia. Hollywood immediately reacted to the news with a stunned outpouring of grief, love and disbelief on social media.
Here are some of the first remembrances to hit the web:
The Robin Williams news is devastating. I feel sick.
– Matthew Morrison (@Matt_Morrison) August 11, 2014
No!!! Robin Williams!?! Hoax? Please say so. 🙁 🙁
– deadmau5 (@deadmau5) August 11, 2014
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Robin Williams feels like we always knew you. And we didn’t. What a gift. Thank you for sharing your life … http://t.co/mzyTuGS8yW
– rose mcgowan (@rosemcgowan) August 11, 2014
So sad to hear another great is gone..Rest in Peace beautiful @robinwilliams
– RJ Mitte (@RjMitte) August 11, 2014
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Heart Broken. Robin Williams has passed. Rest in piece you genius.
– Michael Rosenbaum (@mrosenbaum711) August 11, 2014
Have always loved Robin Williams. Did Some of my favorite childhood movies. RIP.
– Damian Mc Ginty (@damianmcginty) August 11, 2014
Terrible, Terrible news. @robinwilliams has died. So sad. Comedy has lost a great man.
– Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams could not have been kinder or more generous when I worked with him in Flubber. My heart goes out to his family.
– Wil Wheaton (@wilw) August 11, 2014
Oh my God. Robin Williams! I can’t. No words.
– emma caulfield (@emmacaulfield) August 11, 2014
I cannot believe Robin Williams is gone; he was both a very famous & yet still underrated actor; whether Mork or Garp, a real comedy genius.
– edgarwright (@edgarwright) August 11, 2014
RIP @robinwilliams you will be missed. Thank you for making us all laugh for so long.
– Jack Osbourne (@JackOsbourne) August 11, 2014
Oh God…poor Robin Williams.
– Amber Benson (@amber_benson) August 11, 2014
So sad to have just heard about the passing of the legendary Robin Williams today at 63 years old. May he rest in peace.
– Gary Sinise (@GarySinise) August 11, 2014
Can you think of anybody more full of life than Robin Williams!?!? So sad.
– Andy Cohen (@Andy) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams death a tragic loss so many brilliant performances like Mrs. Doubtfire family asks for privacy officials suspect suicide
– Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) August 11, 2014
I do hope the reports on Robin Williams are incorrect.
– William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) August 11, 2014
Thoughts and Prayers for Robin Williams, family and friends. Major talent lost today. ; (
– Lance Bass (@LanceBass) August 11, 2014
Such a sad loss of such a talent. I had the fortune to know and work with him. Always made everyone around him happy. RIP Robin Williams
– Dana Brunetti (@DanaBrunetti) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams was a singular talent. Amazing career. So sad he couldn’t find a place to stave off the demons.
– Richard Roeper (@richardroeper) August 11, 2014
No! Robin Williams you were so loved.
– mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) August 11, 2014
Oh my. Very sad. Amazing talent. RT @QueenLesli: Robin Williams. Sad.
– Jane Espenson (@JaneEspenson) August 11, 2014
Oh Robin – Cher (@cher) August 11, 2014
So profoundly broken hearted that @robinwilliams will never laugh again. How brilliant was he? Beyond description. #beyond sad
– Kathie Lee Gifford (@KathieLGifford) August 11, 2014
RIP. made the world laugh & never mean-spirited. pic.twitter.com/sA2tM0KBRV
– donal logue (@donallogue) August 11, 2014
I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul.
– Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) August 11, 2014
Can you think of anybody more full of life than Robin Williams!?!? So sad.
– Andy Cohen (@Andy) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams made the world a little bit better. RIP.
– Steve Carell (@SteveCarell) August 11, 2014
Crushed to hear about Robin Williams … He was a hero #devastated
– Morgan Spurlock (@MorganSpurlock) August 11, 2014
RIP @robinwilliams You were one of the very best that ever was. You were one of my heroes. #RobinWilliams
– Joel McHale (@joelmchale) August 11, 2014
In shock about Robin Williams. Praying for his family and hoping his soul finds peace. It’s just so sad and hard to fathom.
– Carson Daly (@CarsonDaly) August 11, 2014
RIP mr Williams – beyond great talent -such a kind and lovely person
– John Cusack (@johncusack) August 11, 2014
Damn man! I hate to hear this! Lisa’s fav movie was Hook and mine was Jumanji was my favorite movie… http://t.co/7ps9Gxqyeh
– Tionne T-Boz Watkins (@TheRealTBOZ) August 11, 2014
Devastating finding out about @robinwilliams today. He was an amazing talent and incredibly sweet. So sad.
– Kelly Clarkson (@kelly_clarkson) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams was like no other ..To watch him create on the spot was a privilege to behold.. Robin you are an angel now !!! REST IN PEACE
– Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) August 11, 2014
Stunned and saddened. #RIPRobinWilliams
– Ken Jeong (@kenjeong) August 11, 2014
Goodbye and God bless Robin Williams peace and love R
– Ringo Starr (@ringostarrmusic) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams, it was an honor to know you. #restinpeace @ The Butler set, New Orleans http://t.co/OEkbhwlRac
– Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) August 11, 2014
Robin was as sweet a man as he was funny. If you’re sad, please tell someone.
– Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 11, 2014
Thank you to the beautifully original + brave artist that is #RobinWilliams. You taught us how to stand on the edge, fearless, + shine.
– JARED LETO (@JaredLeto) August 11, 2014
RIP Robin Williams. Such a loss. He will be gone but never forgotten. #RIPRobinWilliams pic.twitter.com/o8rsH5x9hn
– Morgan Freeman (@Morrgan_Freeman) August 11, 2014
– Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) August 12, 2014
His heart was as big as his genius. So sad. Rest in Peace Robin Williams.
– bob saget (@bobsaget) August 11, 2014
I wore Mork suspenders all through 4th grade. Robin Williams was one of my first comedy heroes. RIP.
– Michael Showalter (@mshowalter) August 11, 2014