(CNN) — Tributes to Robin Williams flooded the Internet Tuesday (August 11), marking the one-year anniversary of his death.
One in particular encapsulates the beloved comedian’s life and legacy by evoking one of his most memorable roles.
Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Williams’ daughter in the CBS sitcom “The Crazy Ones,” posted a photo on Instagram of the Boston Public Garden bench featured in the Oscar-winning film Good Will Hunting, starring Williams and Matt Damon.
Gellar, best known for her roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and Cruel Intentions, included this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson.
“To laugh often and much; to win the respect of the intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the beauty in others; to leave the world a bit better wether (sic) by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that one life has breathed easier because you lived here. This is to have succeeded.”
“You succeeded RW,” she added.
‘ ’11’: ‘contentWidth’: ‘100%’ ’embedCode’: ‘
View this post on InstagramThe bench was the setting for one of the film’s most beloved scenes between Williams and Damon on the value of meaningful life experience.
The setting became a makeshift memorial after Williams’ death last year with fans scribbling quotes from the film in the ground.
“Your move, chief,” refers to the sarcastic nickname that Williams’ character, psychiatrist Sean Maguire, uses on the brilliant yet troubled janitor played by Damon.
“Sorry, guys, I went to see about a girl,” recalls a story Maguire shares with the younger character that later influences his views on love.
Gellar’s post earned more than 21,000 likes in 14 hours.
As one commenter on the photo said, “So beautifully written and so true.”
ADVERTISEMENTTagged:CNNPrevious ArticleThey don’t deserve this kind of life:’ Meet China’s abandoned children
Next ArticleRoxas asks NPC members to back his presidential bid in 2016
Other News
STATEMENT ON THE CESSATION OF OPERATIONS OF CNN PHILIPPINES
January 29, 2024
Duterte threatens Pres. Marcos with ouster due to Charter change ...
January 29, 2024
#FlyingHighto100 of Wilcon Depot reaches Morong, Rizal and Valenc ...
January 28, 2024
Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte urges Marcos to resign
January 28, 2024
UN special rapporteur visits detained activists, journalist in Ta ...
January 28, 2024
House leaders slam Senate’s ‘constitutional crisis’ remark on peo ...
January 28, 2024
