Zac Williams, Robin Williams's eldest son, has once again moved everyone with a decision full of symbolism. He has done so, as he does every year, coinciding with the legendary actor's birthday, and once again his gesture hasn't gone unnoticed.
This July 21, the day Robin would have turned 74 years old, his son has decided to remember him publicly. He has done so with a post as intimate as it is powerful, which has managed to move thousands of followers around the world. What has really happened for this tribute to resonate so strongly?
Remembering Robin Williams, ten years after his saddest farewell
Ten years have already passed since the world was paralyzed by devastating news: Robin Williams had taken his own life. It was on August 11, 2014, when it became known that the actor had decided to end his life after a tough battle with Lewy body dementia.
This degenerative disease, little known at the time, altered his mind and his behavior. As neurologist Bruce Miller explained in a later documentary, "I'm really amazed that Robin could walk or move," referring to the actor's final months.
The loss left an indelible mark on his family, especially on his three children, who have since followed very different paths. However, each one has managed to find a unique way to move forward while continuing to honor their father's memory.
Zac Williams pays tribute to his father again on his birthday
Since Robin Williams's death, his son Zac has devoted his life to a cause he considers vital: mental health. He currently runs a company dedicated to over-the-counter medications for treating disorders such as anxiety or depression.
He also heads an NGO focused on fighting the stigma associated with mental illnesses. This fight connects him directly with the pain he experienced in his own family. Every post, every statement he makes, is backed by that personal and professional commitment.
His profile has become a reference in emotional and health activism. He has managed to turn his pain into a platform to help others. This gesture would undoubtedly make his father proud.
Although there is something that moves Robin Williams's fans, it's the dedications Zac regularly makes to him on social media. The actor's son has turned his father's birthday into an unmissable event for his followers.
"Happy Father's Day, Dad! Thank you for the masterclass in manhood and mischief. I'll love you forever," he dedicated to him on the last Father's Day, recalling some of his father's moments in film.
On a day like today, it couldn't be otherwise. For this reason, Zac Williams hasn't missed the occasion. He has shared a new post in which he highlights his father, once again, in one of his most iconic roles.
In these dedications, Zac shows the deep pride and affection he felt for Robin Williams. "I remember you for all the hope and joy you gave the world. Not a week goes by without someone sharing with me how you helped them through a tough time," he noted on his last birthday.
Robin Williams remains alive in the collective memory of millions of people
Although his physical absence has lasted for a decade, Robin Williams's legacy is more present than ever. Movies like Jumanji, Dead Poets Society, or Hook are just a sample of the immense impact he left on cinema and popular culture.
Every year, thousands of users remember him fondly. Some share memorable scenes from his movies, others reveal how his characters helped them get through difficult times. Robin knew how to touch the viewer's soul, and that, a decade later, is still true.
Today, Robin Williams would have turned 74 years old, and his son Zac Williams has once again paid tribute to him with words that touch the soul. Far from forgetting, he has chosen to remember with tenderness, commitment, and admiration. Perhaps, without knowing it, he has managed to let his father keep speaking without saying a single word.