For Robin Williams' birthday, daughter Zelda remembers him on Instagram

"Happy birthday Poppo."
By Martha Tesema  on 
For Robin Williams' birthday, daughter Zelda remembers him on Instagram
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It's almost been two years since the world lost the incredible actor Robin Williams.

The film comic, who made millions laugh, would have turned 65 years old today. His daughter Zelda wrote a tender note honoring him on Instagram.

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In the post, Zelda references social causes that her father held dear to his heart: supporting rescue dogs, those with disabilities and wounded veterans.

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"I know I can’t give you a present anymore, but I guess that means I’ll just have to keep giving them in your name instead," she wrote, explaining that she chose to give to Freedom Service Dogs in her father's honor.

"Thought you'd get a kick out of furry, four legged friends helping change the world, one warrior in need at a time," she said.

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