Robin Williams dead at 63: Good Will Hunting bench in Boston gets quote tributes from fans

Robin Williams has been honoured at the spot where he touched the most hearts during his rich and eccentric career, with fans scrawling Good Will Hunting quotes by the bench in Boston where his character so articulately conveyed the beauty of worldly experience and the simple magnificence of love.

The actor died of a suspected suicide at his home in northern California last night at the age of 63.

The body of work this force of nature left behind resulted in a long overdue Academy Award (and three other nominations), six Golden Globes, two Emmy Awards, two Screen Actor’s Guild honors and two iconic animated voices that will delight children for decades to come. Williams ventured into indie films walking the snowy sidewalks of Sundance and walked the red carpet at Cannes.

He took his standup act around the world playing to Royalty and numerous heads of state. He donated his time to amazing charitable causes such as “Comic Relief” and toured Iraq and Afghanistan with USO. He did not stop until he did.

Many words will be written about Williams career over the coming days and years, but at first glance we present some of his most memorable performances. An irreverent disc jockey. A father trying to support his children by any means necessary. A teacher trying to reach his young and impressionable students.

Agencies/Canadajournal