Sixmonths after the tragic death of Robin Williams, his daughter Zelda Williams spoke out for the first time.
Set to present a "Noble Award" on Friday to honor her dad's charitable work with the Challenged Athlete Foundation, the daughter of the comedian sat down with NBC's Today to talk about continuing her father's legacy following his suicide over the summer.
Zelda shared a close bond with her father Robin Williams Photo: Getty Images
Inspeaking about Robin's charity work, Zelda, 25, said, “He’s done charity as longas he had the wherewithal and the ability to do it. That was what his favoritething other than comedy.” The actor, who was an avid cyclist, workedto help provide prosthetics to disabled athletes throughout his lifetime.
As an avid cyclist, Robin did a lot of charitable work to help disabled athletes Photo: Getty Images
Morethan his dedication to humanitarian work, Robin left a lasting impression onthe world that his daughter is grateful for.
"The side of him that peopleknow and love and is attached to their childhood is the characters he had somuch fun being," said Zelda. "And that's what's important, and I dothink that's what a lot of people will hold on to and that's not goinganywhere."
Broadway went dark after the news of Robin's death Photo: Getty Images
Alongwith appreciating the effect her father had on so many people, Zelda values the private memories as well. "A lot of people feel his absence,” she said. “Peopleshould remember what they want to remember of him. "That’s their memories,that's what's important. I have mine and they are mine and I love that."
Zelda said she's glad she has so many memories with her father Photo: Getty Images
And as strong as she seems, the young brunette admits the grievingprocess will take time. “You know, it’s taking itone step at a time. The world keeps spinning," she admitted. “It’s going totake a lot of work to allow myself to have the sort of fun, happy life that Ihad, but that's important. Anybody who has ever lost anyone works very hard tocontinue that memory in a positive way."
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