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Pelosi Statement on the Passing of Robin Williams

August 12, 2014

Contact: Drew Hammill, 202-226-7616

San Francisco – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement after the announcement of the passing of actor Robin Williams:

"Today, the world has lost a great genius and San Francisco has lost a loyal friend. The news of Robin Williams' passing brought deep sadness to a universe that he had filled with laughter. Robin Williams was a brilliant comedian – one of the funniest of them all because he was one of the most brilliant of them all. The spontaneity of his humor always took us by surprise; the seriousness of his acting did not. I hope it is a comfort to his family that the world mourns their loss and are praying for them at this time."

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