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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.
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