Photos: Remembering Robin Williams
Robin Williams, whose free-form comedy and adept impressions dazzled audiences for decades, died Aug. 11, 2014, at age 63. Williams suffered from dementia caused by Lewy body disease and died by suicide.
On the seven-year anniversary of the iconic comedian's death, here's a look back at some memorable moments from his life and career:
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Robin Williams, 1977
Comedian Robin Williams, wearing his University of Moscow T-shirt, poses as "Joey Stalin" in Los Angeles, Ca., on June 3, 1977. Williams was spotted by producer George Schlatter during his performance at L.A.'s Comedy Store and signed him to appear in all six "Laugh-In" specials on NBC television. (AP Photo)
Linda Lavin, Robin Williams and Richard Hatch, 1979
Linda Lavin, left, star of the TV series "Alice," and Robin Williams, Mork of the series "Mork & Mindy, pose with their awards at the 36th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 28, 1979. Both Lavin and Williams were named best television comedy performers. The awards are sponsored by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Actor Richard Hatch is on the far right. (AP Photo/Mao)
Robin Williams and Pam Dawber, 1979
Robin Williams, left, and Pam Dawber, of ABC's TV show "Mork & Mindy" at shown at the Fifth Annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., March 8, 1979. Both Williams and Dawber won the Favorite Male and Female Performer awards in a new TV program. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Pam Dawber and Robin Williams, 1979
Robin Williams - "Mork" - gives his patented naive expression for an alien from outer space to the delight of Pam Dawber - "Mindy" - both of the TV series "Mork and Mindy", during the fifth annual People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, March 8, 1979 - Williams and Dawber were named favorite male performer and favorite female performer in a new TV program. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Valerie Velardi and Robin Williams, 1979
Actor and comedian Robin Williams, right, with his wife Valerie Velardi, clowns with a camera in Los Angeles, Calif., Aug. 14, 1979. (AP Photo)
Robin Williams, 1979
This Nov. 12, 1979 file photo shows actor-comedian Robin Williams, third from right, dressed as a cheerleader with the Broncos' Pony Express cheerleaders during the filming of an episode of "Mork & Mindy," in Denver. (AP Photo/File)
Robin Williams and Valerie Velardi, 1982
Robin Williams breaks into laughter as he and his wife, Valerie Velardi, hurry into Mann's Bruin Theater for the world benefit premiere of the new film "The World According to Garp," in Los Angeles, Calif., July 14, 1982. The Warner Brothers production stars Williams as T.S. Garp. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Robin Williams, 1982
Comedian Robin Williams prepares to leave the Los Angeles County Court building after he appeared to testify before a grand jury investigating the drug overdose death of fellow comedian John Belushi, Sept. 30, 1982. (AP Photo/Wally Fong)
Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, Joe Piscopo, 1984
Robin Williams, center, takes time out from rehearsal at NBC's Saturday Night Live with cast members Eddie Murphy, left, and Joe Piscopo, Feb. 10, 1984. Williams will appear as guest host on the show. (AP Photo/Suzanne Vlamis)
Robin Williams and Paul Simon, 1986
Actor Robin Williams, left, plays a harmonica as singer Paul Simon plays a guitar on the set of NBC's "Saturday Night Live" in New York , Nov. 21, 1986. The two performers are rehearsing for this Saturday’s show, which they will co-host. (AP Photo/G. Paul Burnett)
Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg and Robin Williams, 1990
Whoopi Goldberg reacts as Robin Williams lifts her hair while appearing on the "Donahue Show" with Billy Crystal, left, in New York City, May 9, 1990. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler)
Richard Pryor and Robin Williams, 1991
Comedians Richard Pryor, left, and Robin Williams share a laugh at the New York Friar's club in a Friday Sept. 27, 1991 photo. (AP Photo/Andrew Savulich, file)
Billy Crystal and Robin Williams, 1992
Actor and comedian Billy Crystal, left, embraces fellow comic Robin Williams prior to the New York Friars Club celebrity luncheon honoring Crystal in New York, Sept. 18, 1992. Williams was one of many guests that were invited to participate in the event featuring Rob Reiner as roastmaster. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Robin Williams, 1993
Actor Robin Williams holds up his arms after pulling Saudi Arabia's ball during the World Cup soccer finals draw ceremony in Las Vegas, on Dec. 19, 1993. (AP Photo/Eric Draper)
Robin Williams and Marsha Garces, 1994
Actor and comedian Robin Williams and his wife Marsha Garces, arrive at the 51st Annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 22, 1994. Williams won Best Actor in a Musical and Comedy Film for "Mrs. Doubtfire." (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Robin Williams, 1998
Robin Williams, star of the new film "Patch Adams," signs autographs for young fans, Thursday, Dec. 17, 1998 at the premiere of the film in Universal City, California. The film is based on the true story of a medical student who risks his career by defying the medical profession with his unwavering belief that laughter is contagious. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Robin Williams, 2002
American actor Robin Williams, center, jokes around with U.S. soldiers as he poses for a photograph at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002. Williams entertained U.S. soldiers with the 18th Airborne Corps and the 82nd Airborne, both out of Ft. Bragg, N.C., as well as reservists and National Guard. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Billy Crystal and Robin Williams, 2004
This Feb. 28, 2004 file photo shows Oscar host Billy Crystal, center, and presenter Robin Williams, right, joking around after a writers' meeting for the 76th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
Robin Williams, 2006
Comedian and actor Robin Williams appears on MTV's Total Request Live, Thursday, April 27, 2006, at MTV studios in New York City. Williams stars in Columbia Picture's new movie "R.V." with JoJo, Jeff Daniels and Kristin Chenoweth. (AP Photo/Stephen Chernin)
Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal, 2006
This Nov. 18, 2006 file photo shows comedians Robin Williams, from left, Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal posing after hosting "Comic Relief" at Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/Keith Shimada, File)
Robin Williams and David Duchovny, 2007
Actor David Duchovny, right, talks with fellow actor Robin Williams as Williams arrives to join the picket line along with Duchovny and others during the fourth day of a strike by television and film writers, Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at the Time Warner Center in New York. (AP Photo/Tina Fineberg)
Robin Williams, 2008
Robin Williams performs at the "Idol Gives Back" fundraising special of "American Idol" in Los Angeles on Sunday April 6, 2008. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Maj. Gen John F. Campbell and Robin Williams, 2010
This Dec. 15, 2010 photo released by the U.S. Department of Defense shows actor-comedian Robin Williams, right, with U.S. Army Maj. Gen John F. Campbell, Combined Joint Task Force 101 and Regional Command East commander, before the annual USO Holiday Tour at Bagram Air Field, in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/U.S. Department of Defense, Staff Sgt. Michael Sparks)
Robin Williams, 2012
In this April 28, 2012 file photo, Robin Williams appears onstage at The 2012 Comedy Awards in New York. A California lawmaker plans to introduce a resolution to rename a tunnel north of the Golden Gate Bridge after the late comedian. The Waldo Tunnel is in Marin County, where Williams grew up and lived before dying by suicide at his home there in August 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, file)
Robin Williams and Susan Schneider Williams, 2013
FILE - In this April 28, 2013 file photo, Robin Williams, right, and his wife Susan Schneider Williams arrive to The 2012 Comedy Awards in New York. (AP Photo/Charles Sykes, File)
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