Robin Williams’ Ex Shares Rare Personal Photos 12 Years After His Death: ‘This Still Hurts’

Twelve years after Robin Williams died, someone who once shared a close chapter of his life is remembering the quieter moments behind the comedy. Artist Charlotte Filbert marked the anniversary of his death by sharing personal photos, keepsakes, and memories from their time together.

According to People, Filbert, who dated the actor between 2007 and 2009, looked back on everything from bookstore visits and coffee dates to private jokes and gifts. Rather than focus on his fame, her tribute centered on the person she knew away from the spotlight and the small moments she still misses.

Charlotte Filbert Remembers Robin Williams With Photos and Keepsakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In an Instagram post shared on Aug. 11, Filbert posted a carousel of images from their relationship. Some showed framed selfies of the pair, while others featured toys and collectibles Williams had given her. She wrote about missing his voicemails and wishing they could once again spend time together in a bookstore, drinking coffee and laughing.

One memory captured his playful personality especially well. Filbert recalled climbing into his lap, squeezing his face and jokingly calling him Peter, a reference that made him laugh. She also highlighted a Skeksis collectible from The Dark Crystal that he had given her and paired the tribute with “Throwing It All Away” by Genesis, a song she said he loved.

His Family Has Continued to Protect His Legacy

Williams died on Aug. 11, 2014, at age 63 after struggling with Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disease that can affect thinking, memory, and movement. In the years since, his family has continued to speak about the man behind beloved performances in films such as Mrs. Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society, and Jumanji.

His children Zak, Zelda, and Cody have also honored their father on his birthday and on the anniversary of his death. Those family remembrances, along with Filbert’s more personal memories, have helped keep attention on the warmth, humor, and affection people experienced beyond the screen. More than a decade later, Robin Williams remains deeply tied to the characters that made audiences laugh and cry, but stories like these also preserve something simpler: the friendships, jokes, and everyday moments that mattered to the people closest to him.