Share[<a href="//storify.com/theglobeandmail/celebrity-twitter-reactions-to-the-death-of-robin" target="_blank">View the story "Celebrity Twitter reactions to the death of Robin Williams" on Storify</a>]<h1>Celebrity Twitter reactions to the death of Robin Williams</h1><h2>The celebrity world has taken to Twitter to share their shock and disbelief at the death of Robin Williams.</h2><p>Storified by <a href="https://storify.com/theglobeandmail">The Globe and Mail</a>· Tue, Aug 12 2014 15:19:53 </p><div><p>The celebrity world has taken to Twitter to share their shock and disbelief at the death of Robin Williams.</p><p>The stunning news that the 63-year-old comedy legend had passed away Monday night immediately generated a torrent of celebrity reaction on social media. Among the more notable tributes, U.S. President Barack Obama topped the list:<br></p></div><div>"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny ... and everything in between. But he was one of a kind." &#x2014;President ObamaBarack Obama</div><div>Longtime friend and comedy peer Billy Crystal was still shocked by Williams’ death, as evidenced in his brief tweet.</div><div>No words.Billy Crystal</div><div>Pop star Rihanna reached out to her 36-million followers with this tweet:</div><div>Heartbreaking news about the late Robin Williams. May his soul now be at peace!Rihanna</div><div>Comedy veteran Steve Martin tweeted:</div><div>I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul.Steve Martin</div><div>Comic actor Ben Stiller, who co-starred with Williams in the 2006 film <i>Night at the Museum</i>, responded by saying:</div><div>A tweet cannot begin to describe the hugeness of Robin Williams heart and soul and talent. This is so sad. #RobinWilliamsBen Stiller</div><div>But continued on:</div><div>OK, I&#x2019;ll try. I met him when I was 13 and a huge fan and he was so kind and I watched him be kind to every fan i ever saw him with...Ben Stiller</div><div>And with other actors he was so generous and brilliant. He made everyone feel special and equal around him even though he was the genius...Ben Stiller</div><div>His heart was so big and even if you didn&#x2019;t know him, what he gave everyone was that same spirit in his work, so we all felt it&#x2026;Ben Stiller</div><div>His impact on the world was so positive. He did so much good for people. He made me and so many people laugh so hard for a very long time.Ben Stiller</div><div>And because they don&#x2019;t really tweet, this message represents all the Stillers (Jerry, Anne and Amy) who Robin was a great friend to. xxxxxBen Stiller</div><div>British comedian Ricky Gervais tweeted:</div><div>I am deeply saddened. He was a lovely man who would keep everyone laughing even if he wasn't feeling good himself. RIP Robin Williams.Ricky Gervais</div><div>Comedian Bob Saget:</div><div>His heart was as big as his genius. So sad. Rest in Peace Robin Williams.bob saget</div><div>Actress Goldie Hawn:</div><div>Oh Robin...Our hearts are broken. Rest in peace darling. We loved you.Goldie Hawn</div><div>Comedian and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres:</div><div>I can&#x2019;t believe the news about Robin Williams. He gave so much to so many people. I&#x2019;m heartbroken.Ellen DeGeneres</div><div>Comedy film auteur Judd Apatow: </div><div>When I was 18 I got a job as an intern at Comic Relief just to be near him. A genius and a truly kind man who made the world a better place.Judd Apatow</div><div>Talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel:</div><div>Robin was as sweet a man as he was funny. If you're sad, please tell someone.Jimmy Kimmel</div><div>British comedian Eddie Izzard:</div><div>Robin Williams has died and I am very sad. From every comedian here at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we salute him & we say goodbyeEddie Izzard</div><div>Former <i>Seinfeld</i> star Jason Alexander:</div><div>Ah Robin, I'm so sorry the earth couldn't stay worthy of you. Hope happiness awaits you.jason alexander</div><div>Actress Minnie Driver:</div><div>My Heart's broken. Robin was a beautiful, kind soul. Can't bear that he's gone. So incredibly sorry for his family.Minnie Driver</div><div>TV sitcom veteran Fran Drescher:</div><div>He taught me to care about everyone on a show. From top to bottom he took time for all. A gr8 talent. Big loss :( https://t.co/w1M6j5jHxuFran Drescher</div><div>Comedian George Lopez:  </div><div>Robin Williams ~ Vaya Con Dios my friend , I love youGeorge Lopez</div><div>Comic actress and reality-show figure Kathy Griffin posted a picture of her posing with Robin Williams and the late Jonathan Winters:</div><div>I met this sweet, generous & brilliant man Robin Williams in 1991. Here we are with HIS idol Jonathan Winters. #RIP https://t.co/ZI4QV5QyuLKathy Griffin</div><div>Comedian Wayne Brady:  </div><div>Robin Williams RIP. Truly one of the most talented men in the history of show business. What a loss. To lose those who make us laugh...wow.Wayne Brady</div><div>https://t.co/vKUFFn8xjIWayne Brady</div><div>Actor Val Kilmer: </div><div>One of the greatest nights of my youth was spent with dear Robin Williams. Let's all get closer to our friends who are down, and share love.Val Kilmer</div><div>Actress Mara Wilson – who played Williams’ youngest daughter in the 1993 comedy film <i>Mrs. Doubtfire</i> – tweeted:</div><div>Very sad, very upset, very glad I did not have to hear about this though Twitter. Probably going to be taking some time off it for a while.Mara Wilson</div><div>And finally, Williams’ own daughter, Zelda Williams, posted a touching quote from French poet Antoine de Saint-Exupéry to her Twitter account, along with her own comment to her dearly departed father:</div><div>https://t.co/UEtjQ1f2zSZelda Williams</div>