Special Robin Williams iTunes Section, Tribute Page Released by Apple

Aug 13, 2014 03:30 PM EDT | Matt Mercuro

Apple has added a special iTunes section featuring selected works of the late Robin Williams, who passed away on August 11 at the age of 63.

The company also published a page on its website in memory of the late actor/comedian.

The site, titled "Remembering Robin Williams," follows in Apple's tradition of dedicating a small part of Apple.com to recently deceased artists, world figures and members of the Apple family.

William's page shows a black-and-white photo of the Oscar winner smiling, overlaid with his birth and death dates and brief statement to viewers.

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Robin Williams. He inspired us through his passion, his generosity, and the gift of laughter. He will be greatly missed," the message reads.

Apple CEO Tim Cook also released a message on his Twitter account regarding the news of Williams' passing.

Williams was featured in 80 films and 26 TV series, and won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for the 1997 movie "Good Will Hunting."

One of the last projects Williams worked on was the first commercial spot for Apple's "Your Verse" iPad campaign, for which he recited a monologue from the film "Dead Poets Society," which earned Williams an Academy Award nomination back in 1989.

"That the powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse," Williams quotes from Walt Whitman, adding, "What will your verse be?"

Previous tributes includes one after the death of Nelson Mandela back in December 2013, and when company co-founder Steve Jobs passed away in 2011.

At a press conference on August 12, 2014, the Coroner Division of the Marin County Sheriff's Office announced that Williams hanged himself with a belt, and that the cause of death based on autopsy results was "asphyxia due to hanging," according to the Associated Press.

Results from toxicology tests are expected in 2 to 6 weeks.

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