Fans remember Robin Williams

Fans have taken to social media to remember the life and career of Robin Williams.

US actor Robin Williams surrounded by fans and media outside the Vanity Fair Party during the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival in New York (EPA/PETER FOLEY)

US actor and comedian Robin Williams has died in an apparent suicide.

A statement from US police said Williams, 63, had been found unconscious and not breathing inside his California home.

Fans took to social media as the news broke on Tuesday, sending #riprobinwilliams trending worldwide.

References to the Dead Poets Society, Mrs Doubtfire and Flubber were also trending on Twitter.

His wife Susan Schneider has released a statement, saying "it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions".