“He was one of a kind”: Twitter reacts with heartfelt messages about Robin Williams

Robin Williams passed away yesterday, aged 63.

The tragic news of the death of Robin Williams has shook the world since it broke yesterday and the legendary actor will be sorely missed from our screens in the future. A statement issued by Williams’ publicist confirmed the news. It read: “Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time”. Unsurprisingly, many stars and members of the public took to Twitter to share their condolences with the Williams family and also to celebrate the great career of one of the most iconic actors of his generation. The tributes are touching and heartfelt, and you can really see what Robin Williams meant to people by the wave of grief that has swept across the world. Here are some of the reactions and kind messages from Twitter with the tributes from  his daughter Zelda Williams and actress Evan Rachel Wood being particularly heartbreaking .

pic.twitter.com/UEtjQ1f2zS — Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) August 12, 2014

Devastating news about @robinwilliams — knew him a little and liked him a whole lot more. A brain wired like no other and so so kind. — Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) August 12, 2014

"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny ... and everything in between. But he was one of a kind." —President Obama — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 12, 2014

A tweet cannot begin to describe the hugeness of Robin Williams heart and soul and talent. This is so sad. #RobinWilliams — Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) August 12, 2014

And with other actors he was so generous and brilliant. He made everyone feel special and equal around him even though he was the genius... — Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) August 12, 2014

When I was 18 I got a job as an intern at Comic Relief just to be near him. A genius and a truly kind man who made the world a better place. — Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) August 12, 2014

Genie. You're free. pic.twitter.com/FWQWPDPP42 — Evan Rachel Wood (@evanrachelwood) August 11, 2014

pic.twitter.com/4Pyx4Kfuxe — Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) August 12, 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

Famously kind, ferociously funny, a genius and a gentle soul. What a loss. #RobinWilliams — Michael J. Fox (@realmikefox) August 12, 2014

RIP mr Williams - beyond great talent -such a kind and lovely person — John Cusack (@johncusack) 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

We lost Robin...1st witnessed his genius as he created Mork B4 our eyes in 2 hrs on set. A Force. A Sweet Soul. A Brilliant Artist. RIP — Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) August 12, 2014