Robin Williams shot to fame for his madcap standup act and his offbeat alien Mork, but his most famous roles showed a depth of pain behind the comedian's mask.
The wildly popular funnyman, whose career spanned more than three decades, was known for rapid-fire, stream-of-consciousness improvisations and impersonations.
On screen, his characters were often offbeat and eccentric - from the zany alien Mork from the planet Ork, the television role in the 1970s that first catapulted him to fame, to the divorced dad who transforms himself into a elderly British nanny in Mrs Doubtfire.
His skill at imitating voices was often showcased - as in his portrayal of the genie in the 1992 Disney adaptation of Aladdin, in which his character runs through a string of celebrity impressions.
But he also found success in darker roles, including an Oscar-winning turn as psychologist Sean Maguire, a Vietnam veteran and widower who counsels troubled genius Will Hunting.
In remembrance, SBS has compiled some of his best moments.
1998 Academy Awards acceptance speech - Best Supporting Actor for 'Good Will Hunting'
Interview with Michael Parkinson in 2002
Mrs Doubtfire
Jumanji
The Angriest Man in Brooklyn
Good Morning Vietnam
Dead Poets Society
Hook
Patch Adams
Good Will Hunting
Aladdin
And one more clip for good measure:
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Have we missed any? What are your favourite Robin Williams moments?
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