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Dear Robin,

I remember watching you on Mork & Mindy way back in the late 1970s, asking myself, “Who is this guy?” I had never seen – or heard – anyone like you. And I haven’t ever since. Your unique brand of comedic brilliance captured my heart the moment I laid eyes on you. You touched so many lives – including mine – and I wanted to simply say Thank You.

Thank You for being you. There is no one else like you, nor will there ever be. Your unique world view and your vulnerability drew us closer in to you. You held nothing back. For any person who has ever felt marginalized, bullied, alienated, abandoned or maligned, you reminded us that every person has value.

Thank You for spreading laughter around the world. Your incomparable quick wit, rapid-fire retorts and character impersonations transported us far away from the troubles and struggles of everyday life. You gave us permission to laugh and reminded us to not  take life so seriously.

Thank You for having such a big heart. You donated countless hours of your time to charity functions and social causes, raising awareness and millions of dollars for people in need around the globe. Your selfless acts of kindness have changed – and will continue to change – people’s lives forever.

Thank You for sharing the love. You treated each person as an equal. Even those you poked fun at, you threw those verbal zingers with love. The light that emanated from your eyes touched others who felt that love and energy. Your smile alone made others smile.

And Thanks…for the memories, as Bob Hope said. You stood on the shoulders of comedy’s giants (well, sometimes you took a flying leap from those shoulders) and brought your unique brand of comedy to the stage and into our hearts. Your legacy lives on in your children, in your body of remarkable work and in every person you mentored over the years. You remain in our hearts forever.

Na-nu, Na-nu.