Robin Williams dead at 63: Actor's three children, ex-wife issue separate ... - New York Daily News

Scott Wintrow/Getty Images Kevin Mazur/WireImage Kevin Winter/Getty Images Robin Williams' children (from left): Cody, 22; Zak, 31; and Zelda, 25.

Robin Williams' three children Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams, as well as his former wife (and mother to Zelda and Cody) Marsha Garces Williams, all issued statements on the passing of the Oscar-winning "Good Will Hunting" star. On Monday his wife Susan Schneider also expressed her heartbreak.

VINCE BUCCI/AFP/Getty Images Robin Williams poses with children Cody and Zelda and then-wife Marsha during Williams' hand and footprint ceremony outside the Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California.

"Yesterday, I lost my father and a best friend and the world got a little grayer. I will carry his heart with me every day. I would ask those that loved him to remember him by being as gentle, kind, and generous as he would be. Seek to bring joy to the world as he sought."

Zak Williams , 31

"My family has always been private about our time spent together. It was our way of keeping one thing that was ours, with a man we shared with an entire world. But now that's gone, and I feel stripped bare. My last day with him was his birthday, and I will be forever grateful that my brothers and I got to spend that time alone with him, sharing gifts and laughter. He was always warm, even in his darkest moments. While I'll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, there's minor comfort in knowing our grief and loss, in some small way, is shared with millions. It doesn't help the pain, but at least it's a burden countless others now know we carry, and so many have offered to help lighten the load. Thank you for that.

To those he touched who are sending kind words, know that one of his favorite things in the world was to make you all laugh. As for those who are sending negativity, know that some small, giggling part of him is sending a flock of pigeons to your house to poop on your car. Right after you've had it washed. After all, he loved to laugh too…

Dad was, is and always will be one of the kindest, most generous, gentlest souls I've ever known, and while there are few things I know for certain right now, one of them is that not just my world, but the entire world is forever a little darker, less colorful and less full of laughter in his absence. We'll just have to work twice as hard to fill it back up again."

Zelda Williams , 25

Gilbert Carrasquillo/FilmMagic Susan Schneider and comedian Robin Williams.

"There are no words strong enough to describe the love and respect I have for my father. The world will never be the same without him. I will miss him and take him with me everywhere I go for the rest of my life, and will look forward, forever, to the moment when I get to see him again."

Cody Williams, 22

"My heart is split wide open and scattered over the planet with all of you. Please remember the gentle, loving, generous — and yes, brilliant and funny — man that was Robin Williams. My arms are wrapped around our children as we attempt to grapple with celebrating the man we love, while dealing with this immeasurable loss."

Marsha Garces Williams

Jim Spellman/WireImage Robin Williams with daughter Zelda, then-wife Marsha, son Cody and son Zac at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center in New York City, New York.

Previously released quote from Robin Williams' Wife:

"This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."

Susan Schneider

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