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Zelda Williams Slams Hoax Claiming Robin Williams is Alive
30 Oct
Summary
- Zelda Williams publicly refuted false claims that her father is alive.
- The claims originated from social media users using AI filters.
- Williams stated that understanding her father's death is a long process.
Zelda Williams has publicly denounced escalating conspiracy theories that falsely claim her father, the celebrated actor Robin Williams, is still alive. These unfounded narratives recently gained traction online, with some social media users misidentifying an influencer using AI-generated old-age filters as the late actor.
Responding to these claims, Zelda Williams directly addressed the misinformation, clarifying that the individual in question was not her father. She expressed her dismay at the spread of such hoaxes, especially given the impact they have on those grieving. Zelda has previously spoken about the profound difficulty of coping with her father's death in 2014.
Williams highlighted the detrimental effect of these conspiracy theories, noting that many people are being misled. She conveyed that while she doesn't blame the influencer, she condemns the deliberate spread of falsehoods. The actor's daughter also shared that she finds solace in those actively dispelling such damaging rumors rather than contributing to them.
