Every once in a while, an up-and-coming actor strikes a chord with his audience and ends up a celebrity. His demise can have a profound effect on his legions of fans and admirers — even his detractors take a minute to recover from what feels like a great personal loss. Robin Williams was, perhaps, one such Hollywood star, who passed away on August 11, 2014. That he committed suicide while battling severe depression makes the death of someone who was hailed as one of Hollywood’s most gifted comedians, a tragedy.

Robin Williams, Hollywood’s most gifted comedians, passed away on August 11