Robin Williams’ children Zak and Zelda pay tribute to the late actor on his 8th death anniversary

Robin Williams’ children do remember him every day but on his 8th death anniversary they penned down some of their emotions for their late father who passed away due to suicide.

People leave but the memories stay forever

It's always the people who leave but all the memories that they have given their loved ones always stay behind. And the passing away of one’s father is not an easy situation to comprehend.

On Thursday, Zak Williams, 39, shared a throwback photo of his late father's comedic icon and, wrote, "Dad, on the eighth anniversary of your passing, I'm remembering how incredibly kind and joyful you were”.

“I deeply miss you, you wonderful, hairy man, and will be celebrating your life today. Love you so so much!", he added. Zelda Williams, who is 33 years old and who is also the only daughter of Robin Williams, also penned a sweet message in the form of a quote from Japanese writer Haruki Murakami."

And once the storm is over, you won't remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive," it begins. "You won't even be sure, whether the storm is over. But one thing is certain. When you come out of the storm, you won't be the same person who walked in." She went on to share suicide resources, adding part, "I don't ask for much, but if I may be gentle to your hearts today. I know I'm trying. X"

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The death that no one had expected

Robin Williams’ death was something that no one had expected and all of it was quite a shock for his family, friends, and, fans. On the evening of Aug. 11, 2014, news broke that Robin Williams’ died by suicide at age 63. It was later discovered the actor had Lewy Body Dementia, the second-most common type of progressive dementia after Alzheimer's disease. 

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The wrong diagnosis which took life away

In July 2021, years after the actor’s death, Zak, a mental health advocate, opened up to The Genius Life Podcast host Max Lugavere about the frustrating situation Robin was experiencing after being misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

“What he was going through didn't match one to one with what many Parkinson’s patients experiences," Zak said. "So, I think that was hard for him." "I couldn't help but feel beyond empathy. I couldn't help but feel frustrated for him," Zak continued in part.

"It can be isolating even when you're with family and loved ones." Zak also then opened up on the podcast about the toll his father's suicide took on his mental health which led to a lot of issues for him and his family. 

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"I was heavily drinking to manage my mental health where it created very harmful issues. I was having health issues. I was experiencing some psychosis and when I spoke with a psychiatrist I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder," he shared. "I was self-medicating through the trauma using alcohol."

"I was just sick and tired of trying to treat myself using harmful means," The father of two went on to do mental health advocacy work, which got him through his difficulties with depression. And later he found comfort in a 12- step program and group therapy.