Before his tragic suicide on August 11, Robin Williams took time to send a playful video message to a fan in New Zealand suffering from terminal cancer.

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Vivian Waller, a 21-year-old mother, reportedly created a bucket list after she was diagnosed with liver, bowel, and lung cancer in January which included the point “meet Robin Williams”.

With his trademark quirky humour – and a Matthew McCounaughey impression for good measure – the actor encapsulates exactly why he was so loved.