Fans of the departed comedian Robin Williams are leaving tributes at real-world locations tied to film settings and landmarks from his illustrious career: the Mork and Mindy house, his Hollywood Walk of Fame star, and now, the Good Will Hunting bench.
Williams, as Sean Maguire, gave a stirring monologue to Matt Damon's character that ended with the now-timeless remark, "Your move, chief."
At the bench in Boston Public Gardens, fans are writing some of their favorite quotes from Robin Williams' movies in chalk, leaving balloons and -- perhaps controversially as Williams had substance abuse issues throughout his life -- bottles of beer.
bench in the public garden where robin williams set with matt damon in scene from "good will hunting.." #wbz pic.twitter.com/e49gIX9hn8— Carl Stevens (@carlwbz) August 12, 2014
Memorial at good will hunting bench. #RobinWilliams #RobinWilliamsWillLiveOnForever pic.twitter.com/A3usLd3xb4— nicholas rabchenuk (@rabbitnutz) August 12, 2014
Robin Williams and Matt Damon, on this park bench, is one of the more memorable scenes from the movie. #wbz pic.twitter.com/o1GegEb7fC— Carl Stevens (@carlwbz) August 12, 2014
Williams, the frenetic standup comedian and inimitable TV and film star whose richly dramatic side won him a supporting actor Oscar for Good Will Hunting, died on Tuesday at age 63.
A preliminary Marin County coroner's release said Williams apparently committed suicide via asphyxia at his home near San Francisco. A statement from his longtime personal publicist also indicated that the actor had taken his own life.
“Robin Williams passed away this morning," the publicist said on Monday. "He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”
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