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'Good Will Hunting' Bench in Boston Turned Into Robin Williams Memorial

Fans created a makeshift memorial, leaving flowers and writing quotes from Williams in chalk.


Those mourning the death of actor Robin Williams created a makeshift memorial at a Boston Public Garden bench where Williams sat for a scene during his Oscar-winning performance in “Good Will Hunting.”

Williams committed suicide Monday, authorities said. He was 63 years old.

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Williams won a “best supporting actor” Oscar for his role as a psychologist in the 1997 Boston-based drama. It was a departure from the comedic roles that made him famous.

In the park bench scene, he laments life and love opposite Matt Damon. Watch the scene here.

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Fans created a memorial at the bench, leaving flowers and writing quotes from Williams in chalk.

Williams’ spokesperson said he struggled with depression for most of his life. He left behind a wife and three children.

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