Robin Williams Dies: Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato Among Stars To Pay Tribute

12 August 2014, 09:56 | Updated: 4 December 2017, 11:10

Stars including Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Rihanna have all issued emotional tributes to the Jumanji star.

Tributes have been pouring in from across the entertainment world for actor Robin Williams, who died yesterday (11th August) at the age of 63.

The world was left in shock this week after it was announced that the Hollywood star, best known for roles in films like Mrs. Doubtfire and Good Morning Vietnam, had passed away.

"I can't take the Robin Williams news. I've never cried over someone I've never met but I can't stop," Miley Cyrus posted on Twitter after being devastated by the news.

I can't take the Robin Williams news. I've never cried over someone I've never met but I can't stop

— Miley Ray Cyrus (@MileyCyrus) August 11, 2014

"Really sad about the passing of Robin Williams. A comedy LEGEND who filled SO many hearts with warmth and laughter," singer Demi Lovato tweeted. "Looking back at how much Robin Williams was a part of my childhood.. My heart is so sad.. my prayers are with his family and friends."

Really sad about the passing of Robin Williams.. A comedy LEGEND who filled SO many hearts with warmth and laughter.. #RIPRobinWilliams

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) August 12, 2014

Looking back at how much Robin Williams was a part of my childhood.. My heart is so sad.. my prayers are with his friends and family..

— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) August 12, 2014

One Direction star Harry Styles was similarly saddened by the news, posting:  "One of my all time favourites. Movies I grew up watching over and over again. A genius that will be so missed. R.I.P. Robin Williams."

One of my all time favourites. Movies I grew up watching over and over again. A genius that will be so missed. R.I.P. Robin Williams.

— Harry Styles (@Harry_Styles) August 12, 2014

"Heartbreaking news about the late Robin Williams. May his soul now be at peace!" Rihanna's condolence tweet reads.

Heartbreaking news about the late Robin Williams. May his soul now be at peace!

— Rihanna (@rihanna) August 12, 2014

So sad about Robin Williams...

— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 11, 2014

My prayers+sad heart are with Robin Williams' family tonight. Only met him once, but it was one of the most enjoyable moments of my life RIP

— P!nk (@Pink) August 11, 2014

Can't believe Robin Williams is dead, HUGE fan of his work such an amazing actor! My thoughts are with him and his family #RIPRobinWilliams

— JJ Hamblett (@JJUJWorld) August 12, 2014

Rest in Peace+Laughter Robin Williams. Perhaps this tragedy will shed light on the seriousness of depression. You made us all so so happy.

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) August 12, 2014

I can’t believe the news about Robin Williams!! An amazing actor so funny! Good morning Vietnam one of the best ever! #RIPRobinWilliams

— Olly Murs (@ollyofficial) August 12, 2014

Robin Williams is survived by his wife Susan Schneider and his children Zachary, Selda and Cody.

Among his film credits are favourites like Good Morning, Vietnam, Dead Poets Society, Hook, Aladdin,  Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji and Good Will Hunting.