As we struggle to make sense of the death of Robin Williams, we've spent some time here remembering him as a person and his work. We're obviously just a few of the many, many people Robin Williams touched during his lifetime. Among them are the many people he worked with over the years, from his days as a guest star on 'Happy Days' to his upcoming role in 'Night at the Museum 3.' Below are some thoughts, prayers and remembrances from friends and family who had the pleasure of knowing him both on- and off-screen.
H.R. Giger, the surrealist artist hired by director Ridley Scott to design the creature and the sets for his 1979 film 'Alien,' has died at the age of 74 from injuries he sustained after suffering a fall.
Oscar-nominated actor Bob Hoskins, best known for his roles in 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' 'Brazil,' 'Hook,' and 'The Long Good Friday,' has died at the age of 71 after a bout with pneumonia.
Sad news today: beloved character actor James Rebhorn, who most recently starred on Showtime's 'Homeland' as Carrie Mathison's father, has passed away at the age of 65. Rebhorn, who also recently appeared on 'White Collar' and is known for roles on 'Seinfeld' and in 'Scent of a Woman,' passed on Friday afternoon.
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Buren Fowler, who played lead guitar with southern rockers Drivin' N Cryin,' has died at the age of 54. The cause of death was not announced.
Paco de Lucia, an internationally renown flamenco guitarist who successfully crossed over into the jazz and rock worlds, has died on Feb. 25 of an apparent heart attack in Mexico. He was 66.
Singer Kelly Holland, best known for his stint as the frontman for early '90s Southern rock standard-bearers Cry of Love, passed away Feb. 24 at the age of 52.