Robin Williams was a once-in-a-generation talent who entertained audiences with his versatile performances. The actor was known for his unprecedented comic timing while also being able to squeeze in a genuine emotional through in his films. Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Morning, Vietnam, The Fisher King, Good Will Hunting, and Jumanji are examples of some of his finest films.
In addition to films, Williams is also known for being a kind soul and has helped many people get their start in the business. The Mrs. Doubtfire star also won over a woman grieving the death of her first husband at an airport. Williams’ words of wisdom and candor comforted Kate Osher during a difficult time in her life.
Robin Williams Provided The Much Needed Comfort For Kate Osher After Her Husband’s Death
Robin Williams always presented himself as the happy-go-lucky guy in Hollywood who loved to play diverse roles. Despite his personal struggles with substance and mental health, the actor did not let his sufferings define him and continued doing great work on screen. In addition to his successful career, he also helped aspiring actors like Matt Damon and Ben Affleck get their huge break in the 90s.
The Good Will Hunting star’s charming and kind personality has also won over some common people that he managed to help in his life. One woman named Kate Osher detailed how Williams helped her during a difficult time in her life. Osher was traveling with the ashes of her first husband and had arrived at an airport where she broke down in tears over her husband’s death.
In a lengthy piece written by Osher, she detailed how Williams approached and comforted her by listening to her story and providing some words of wisdom. He also made Osher laugh and smile with his candor and natural wit. The grieving woman thanked Williams for saving and sustaining her during the most difficult moment of her life. She wrote (via X),
After my first husband Greg died by suicide, I went on a travel quest of sorts, scattering his ashes where he requested and trying to piece my life and my soul back together as best I could. A soft voice stated, ‘Miss, I just want to be sure you are OK. I see you are traveling alone, and I saw what happened, and I just really want to be sure you are OK’.
He told me I had a wonderful laugh. A beautiful smile. And when we parted ways, he hugged me. With his famously hairy arms, he gave me a huge, warm, bear hug, and it sustained me. It was a moment I think about all the time. That moment saved me. And sustained me. He sustained me during one of the most difficult moments of my life.
Williams was a gentle soul who was always ready to help people in need. He left the world too soon at the age of 63 in 2014. The world needs people like Williams now more than ever as he had the power to provide solace to people in pain and emotional turmoil. Osher’s anecdote will certainly make fans miss the beloved actor even more.
Matt Damon Calls Robin Williams A Great Role Model And A Very Hardworking Individual
Matt Damon and Robin Williams starred in the 1997 coming-of-age drama Good Will Hunting. The two had some great scenes together as both learned more about themselves through their conversations. In an interview with Good Morning America, Damon detailed his experience with the late actor.
The Bourne Identity star revealed that Williams was one of the most hardworking individuals he’d ever met. He was a vivacious movie star bumbling with creative ideas and creative energy. Damon considers himself lucky to have got an opportunity to work with Williams and he couldn’t ask for a better role model. The actor said,
He was one of the hardest working people that I ever, ever worked with. Take after take, he was absolutely tenacious and he was inventive and creative. He just was exploding with ideas and creative energy, and he was really, really kind to everybody. I couldn’t have asked for a better role model or kinder scene partner and friend.
Williams won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his brilliant performance in the film. Good Will Hunting remains one of the most beloved films of both Damon and Williams’ career featuring the latter’s most impressive dramatic performance. Fans can watch Good Will Hunting on Max.
