Robin Williams remembered at Emmys
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STORY: Comedian Billy Crystal paid tribute to his friend and fellow comic, the late actor Robin Williams at the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday (August 25).
Crystal commemorated Williams during the annual awards show's "In Memoriam" segment, which honors late actors who have influenced television.
Oscar-winning comedic virtuoso Williams, whose madcap style and dramatic versatility made him one of film and television's top stars, was found dead from an apparent suicide at his home in northern California on August 11. He was 63.
Crystal and Williams had starred together in the 1997 comedy "Fathers' Day" and remained friends. On the day of Williams' death, Crystal tweeted simply, "No words."
Late night talk show host Seth Meyers hosted the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, which was broadcast live on NBC.
STORY: Comedian Billy Crystal paid tribute to his friend and fellow comic, the late actor Robin Williams at the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Monday (August 25).
Crystal commemorated Williams during the annual awards show's "In Memoriam" segment, which honors late actors who have influenced television.
Oscar-winning comedic virtuoso Williams, whose madcap style and dramatic versatility made him one of film and television's top stars, was found dead from an apparent suicide at his home in northern California on August 11. He was 63.
Crystal and Williams had starred together in the 1997 comedy "Fathers' Day" and remained friends. On the day of Williams' death, Crystal tweeted simply, "No words."
Late night talk show host Seth Meyers hosted the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards, which was broadcast live on NBC.