Robin Williams’s daughter honors his 69th birthday with donations

Robin Williams (L) and daughter Zelda Williams. Image: Jason Merritt/Getty Images/AFP, Valerie Macon/AFP

Actress and director Zelda Williams celebrated her late father Robin Williams’ 69th birthday by giving back — and with some humor to boot.

Zelda, 30, went on Twitter today, July 22 to announce her charitable plan.

“Today would’ve been Dad’s 69th birthday, so to honor him (& that glorious number), I will be donating $69.69 to as many local homeless shelters as I can,” she said.

“Join me if you like, but regardless, know I am wishing you all at least one hearty, immature belly laugh on Dad today.”

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She proceeded to list the Los Angeles shelters to whom she sent donations in the Twitter thread.

Zelda eventually had to take a pause on the online donations, however. “Welp, got the ‘suspicious activity’ email, so gonna have to slow down on 69s and go talk to a robot for a bit,” she said in a follow-up tweet.

“Gonna go back to being off socials for awhile (as I do yearly), but thanks for joining me in honoring Dad (and the number 69) today!”

“It was ‘nice,’” she quipped.

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Zelda is one of Robin’s three kids; she is his child with film producer Marsha Garces. He took his life in August 2014.

The award-winning comedian and actor was beloved by fans for his humorous voice impersonations and iconic roles in “Aladdin”, “Dead Poets Society”, “Good Will Hunting” and “Mrs. Doubtfire”. JB

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