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Robin Williams Flashback Videos: Sarah Michelle Gellar Calls Crazy Ones Costar the "Nicest Man on the Planet"

Take a look back at some of the last interviews E! News had with the late star

By Bruna Nessif Aug 12, 2014 12:52 AMTags
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A tragic death is usually followed by a trip down memory lane, and when it comes to Robin Williams, you'll experience all the feels.

The comedy legend and Academy Award winner was found dead at his home in Tiburon, Calif., this morning, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office Coroner Division. "Robin Williams passed away this morning," his rep confirmed to E! News. "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."

We have gathered some of the late star's last interviews with E! News, which were done nearly a year ago when he was busy promoting his latest TV project The Crazy Ones alongside co-star Sarah Michelle Gellar, who couldn't stop gushing about the funnyman.

"Robin Williams, and I stalked him," SMG confessed to us after being asked what got her interested in the project. "I even called his best friend and I was like, 'I have to be on this show. Please tell Robin.'"

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Gellar continued to praise her co-star as he stood next to her blushing. "Are you kidding? He is a legend," she responded when asked what it's like to work with him. "Think about it. Greatest stand-up comedian of all time, Academy Award winner and nicest man on the planet."

"Wow, not at all. Its as if Gandhi did stand-up," Williams joked before going into character to make us laugh. "I know Gandhi, he was a bastard. That prick I saw him eating a hamburger. That bastard, I know him."

SMG has stayed mum on the shocking news, aside from posting a photo collage of her and Williams on Twitter.

Robin Williams married Susan Schneider, his third wife, in October 2011. In addition to her, survivors include son Zachary with first wife Valerie Velardi; and daughter Zelda, who's also an actress, and son Cody with second wife Marsha Garces Williams.

Take a look at some more of the actor's last interviews with E! News below:

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