Robin Williams And His Amazingly Heartwarming Connection To Superman

But just how, specifically, did Robin Williams make his best friend and Superman actor chuckle? According to Will Reeve, the Mrs. Doubtfire actor managed to make Christopher Reeve laugh during that first hospital visit by doing some of his trademark zany impressionism. In this case, what made the paralyzed man laugh was Williams’ imitation of a Russian protctologist.

Part of what makes this otherwise heartwarming tale so bittersweet is the fact that both actors tragically passed away too early. Aladdin actor Robin Williams died of suicide in 2014 and Superman actor Christopher Reeve died of heart failure in 2004. Fortunately, each of these talented actors lives on via their awesome performances as well as touching tales like the one shared by Will Reeve.