Robin Williams’ three children, Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams, are working on a project to honor their beloved father.
Zak, 43, Zelda, 37, and Cody, 34, took to Instagram on Monday to share how they plan to maintain the late actor and comedian’s Instagram account as a way to keep his “unique talent and humor” alive.
“As we realize what would be our father’s 75th year, we are grateful that new generations are discovering his work, while longtime fans continue to celebrate the joy he brought to their lives,” they said in a joint statement.
“As technology evolves, we want this to be a safe, trusted place where the stories, photos, videos and memories shared reflect his legacy with authenticity, warmth and care.”
“He continues to inspire us and delight people around the world,” she added.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for Zelda Williams for further comment on the story.
Robin Williams’ three children, Zak, Zelda and Cody Williams, are working on a project to honor their beloved father and keep his ‘unique talent and humor’ alive
Robin Williams tragically committed suicide on August 11, 2014 at his home in the San Francisco area. He was 63.
It was subsequently revealed that he had been dealing with anxiety and depression and had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease months before his death.
The autopsy revealed that he had Lewy body disease, a form of crippling dementia.
Later on Monday, Zelda posted again to apologize if anyone had found the reactivation of the Mork and Mindy star’s old Instagram page “triggering.”
“Believe me, I know it’s a little strange,” she shared.
“But making that space a place where people can find authentic clips and photos of him is one of the best ways we’ve found now to fight back against the rampant AI abuse of his voice and likeness here.”
Last fall, Zelda asked people on Instagram Stories not to send her AI-generated images and clips that resembled her late father.
“Please stop sending me AI videos of dad,” she said in October 2025. “Stop believing that I want to see it or that I will understand, I don’t and I won’t. If you’re just trying to troll me, I’ve seen much worse, I’ll cut it short and move on.
Later on Monday, Zelda posted again to apologize if anyone had found the reactivation of the Mork and Mindy star’s old Instagram page “triggering”
Zak Williams is the star’s son from his first marriage, while Zelda and her brother Cody are from his second marriage. Top left Zak and Zelda in 2021. Top right Cody in 2017
“But please, if you have any decency, stop doing this to him and me, even everyone, period. It’s stupid, it’s a waste of time and energy, and trust me, it’s NOT what he would want.”
Zelda said that “to see real people’s legacies being condensed into ‘this looks and sounds vaguely like them so that’s enough’ so that other people can make terrible TikTok puppeteers is maddening.”
“You don’t make art, you make disgusting, over-processed hot dogs out of people’s lives, out of the history of art and music, and then shove them down someone else’s throat hoping they’ll give you a thumbs up and like it. Gross.’
Last month, Zelda and Zak took to Instagram to remember their late father on what would have been his 75th birthday on July 21.
‘Happy 75th anniversary of uterine evacuation Poppo!’ Zelda said on the platform. “I’m not sure what 75 would have looked like on you.
‘Probably the same loud socks and cool jackets. Maybe some crazy glasses as your vision got worse. Grayer, but no less hairy.’
She added, “I wish we could talk about the world and joke about my troubled pups. I bet your smile would be the same. You are loved deeply and missed daily. Happy 75th Poppo.’
(L-R) Cody Williams, Zak Williams, Williams’ ex-wife Marsha Garces, Zelda Williams and Robin Williams pictured at an event in New York in 2004
Zak wrote: ‘Happy 75th dad! Today I think of your strangeness and your extraordinary capacity to love.
‘I remember those wrinkles in the corners of your eyes, the kind you get from smiling all your life. I remember your infinite need to see this world free from human and animal suffering.”
He continued, “For those who want to celebrate with me, go do something nice for someone. Make someone laugh. Put a little more good into the world. I love you forever.”
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