Goldberg and Crystal Honor Late 'Brother' Robin Williams at Kennedy Center Honors
The comedians paid tribute to their friend, recalling their shared history of co-hosting 'Comic Relief' telethons and their deep personal bond.
- Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal paid tribute to their late friend, Robin Williams, during the 46th annual Kennedy Center Honors.
- Goldberg acknowledged Williams during her speech honoring Crystal, stating that Williams should have been standing there with them.
- Crystal, Goldberg, and Williams were close friends and co-hosted multiple 'Comic Relief' telethons throughout the '80s and '90s.
- Williams died by suicide in 2014 at age 63, after battling anxiety, depression, Parkinson’s disease, and Lewy Body Dementia.
- Both Crystal and Goldberg delivered emotional speeches at Williams’ funeral in 2014.