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Judi Dench Remembers Robin Williams's Gentle Support
1 Nov
Summary
- Judi Dench recalled Robin Williams's sensitivity during a difficult time.
- Williams offered support while Dench's husband was battling lung cancer.
- Dench starred with Williams in the 1996 film adaptation of Hamlet.
Dame Judi Dench has shared a heartwarming memory of the late actor Robin Williams, highlighting his profound kindness and empathy. The story dates back to an evening at Billy Connolly's home in Scotland, where Dench's husband, Michael Williams, was seriously ill with lung cancer. During a party in the woods, Williams noticed Michael was struggling. He approached them and offered his assistance, saying, "Well, I think I'll ride shotgun anyway," a remark that deeply touched Dench.
This thoughtful gesture by Williams, who died by suicide in 2014, has remained with Dench for many years. She recalled his "sensitivity and understanding, just offering to be there, gently supportive, without imposing himself." Dench and Michael Williams, who passed away in 2001, were married for 30 years. Dench and Robin Williams also shared the screen in Kenneth Branagh's 1996 adaptation of Shakespeare's 'Hamlet,' where they played minor roles.
