Twitter: Robin Williams final posts; Hollywood Twittersphere reacts to news of his death

By Michael Loring

Robin Williams’ last tweet was on July 31, in celebration of his daughter’s 25th birthday:

“#tbt and Happy Birthday to Ms. Zelda Rae Williams! Quarter of a century old today but always my baby girl. Happy Birthday @zeldawilliams Love you!”

He also extended happy birthday wishes via Twitter to himself on July 21:

During the afternoon taping of his talk show, Conan O’Brien broke the news to his audience. The White House released an official statement late Monday, expressing condolences to the Williams family:

Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien – but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit. He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most – from our troops stationed abroad to the marginalized on our own streets. The Obama family offers our condolences to Robin’s family, his friends, and everyone who found their voice and their verse thanks to Robin Williams.

From the Twittersphere, the reactions poured in today:

No words.
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) August 12, 2014

Rest in Peace+Laughter Robin Williams. Perhaps this tragedy will shed light on the seriousness of depression. You made us all so so happy.
— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 12, 2014

Robin was as sweet a man as he was funny. If you're sad, please tell someone.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) August 11, 2014

Shocked by the news of Robin Williams passing. Rest in peace my friend
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) August 11, 2014

I am so sorry about Robin. He was sweet and generous and kind as well as a comedic genius. This is just terrible news. #RIPRobinWilliams
— Craig Ferguson (@CraigyFerg) August 11, 2014

What Terribly Sad news... A Comic Genius...

Robin.... We met briefly many moons ago...

You made the World and... http://t.co/I5rmfhSu0D
— Julian Lennon (@JulianLennon) August 11, 2014

Chilling, I swear never a sweeter soul. Virtually anytime anyone was around him he made their lives more fun. This is so deeply awful .
— james l. brooks (@canyonjim) August 11, 2014

No! Robin Williams you were so loved.
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) August 11, 2014

I didn’t know I could be so sad, angry, stunned and grateful at the same time. RIP Robin Williams. If you are in pain please seek help.
— Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) August 11, 2014

Oh no this is terrible. #RIPRobinWilliams
By all accounts he was pure love
— Sarah Silverman (@SarahKSilverman) August 11, 2014

I can't believe my lovely friend is gone. My heart goes out to his wife and his beloved children. He brought us so much joy and laughter.
— Eric Idle (@EricIdle) August 11, 2014

I met this sweet, generous & brilliant man Robin Williams in 1991. Here we are with HIS idol Jonathan Winters. #RIP pic.twitter.com/ZI4QV5QyuL
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) August 11, 2014