Exploring the depths of house cleaning often uncovers reminders of days gone by, evoking various emotions. Zelda Williams recently experienced this when she stumbled upon a treasured memory while doing some quarantine-cleaning at her home.
Amidst the tidying, Zelda discovered an old polaroid strip from a photo booth session with her father, Robin Williams, when she was a teenager. The beloved comedian, who passed away in 2014, made a lasting impression on his daughter. (1)
She took to Twitter to share the special find with her followers, captioning it with “Isolation spring deep cleaning is turning up some fun old gems.” The four-photo strip captured genuine moments of joy and silliness between father and daughter, serving as a poignant reminder of their bond. (1, 2)
The pain of losing a loved one never fully goes away
Robin Williams’ death deeply affected his fans worldwide, but the impact on his family, particularly Zelda, was immeasurable. She has been candid about her struggle, especially around significant dates like her father’s birthday. (1)
In 2018, Zelda shared a heartfelt photo of herself and her father, accompanied by a poignant caption expressing her emotions during this difficult time and expressing gratitude for her father’s enduring fan support. (1)
“It’s that time of year again. Everyone who has dealt with loss knows the pain of certain anniversaries, moments full of memory that come round like clockwork and usurp all others, no matter how hard you may try to prepare for or avoid them. These weeks are the hardest for me, and thus, you’ll see me a lot less, if at all. For all the internet’s good intentions in expressing to me their fondness for dad, it’s very overwhelming to have strangers need me to know how much they cared for him right now. It’s harder still to be expected to reach back. So while I’ve got the strength, consider this my one open armed response before I go take my yearly me time to celebrate his and my birthdays in peace. Thank you for loving him. Thank you for supporting him and his life’s work. Thank you for missing him. I do too.” (1)
Zelda also encouraged her fans to honor her late father by performing charitable acts, volunteering, or donating to local organizations, reflecting the generosity and compassion that Robin Williams embodied. (1)
“If you’d like to do something in his honor, volunteer at your local homeless shelter, or look up how to make homeless aid backpacks. Give one in his name. He’d have loved that.” (1)
The legacy of kindness and empathy left by Robin Williams continues to live on through his daughter, as she inspires others to follow in his footsteps.
