Remembering Robin Williams 10 years after his death: His life in photos

Williams played Popeye and Shelley Duvall played Olive in the 1980 musical comedy "Popeye."

Williams laughing it up on the Season 4 set of his breakout TV show "Mork & Mindy" in 1982.

Williams in a 1982 adaptation of the John Irving novel "The World According to Garp."

Williams in 1984's "Moscow on the Hudson."

Williams received his first Oscar nomination for his portrayal of DJ Adrian Cronauer (opposite Chintara Sukapatana as Trin) in 1987's "Good Morning, Vietnam."

"Oh captain, my captain": Williams in 1989's "Dead Poets Society."

Williams, back row center, in a cast photo for "Dead Poets Society."

In 2013, Williams (here with Alice Drummond) told USA TODAY that his role as Malcolm Sayer in 1990's "Awakening" was his favorite. The part is based on neurologist Oliver Sacks.

Williams in 1991's "The Fisher King."

Williams plays Peter Banning in 1991's "Hook."

Dustin Hoffman and Williams played photographer during a photo shoot with USA TODAY promoting "Hook."

Williams voiced Genie in 1992's "Aladdin."

Williams starred in the title role of 1993's "Mrs. Doubtfire."

Williams poses with his trademark goofiness during a USA TODAY shoot for "Jumanji" in 1995.

Williams played a man trapped in a board game in "Jumanji."

In 1995, Williams and Billy Crystal took part in HBO's "Comic Relief VII" to raise money for the nation's homeless.

Nathan Lane and Williams in the 1996 film "The Birdcage."

Robin Williams stars in 1997's "Flubber."

Williams got elastic while posing for USA TODAY as he promoted "Flubber."

Williams and Matt Damon in the 1997's "Good Will Hunting."

Williams, center, won an Academy Award in 1998 for best supporting actor in "Good Will Hunting." Matt Damon, left, and Ben Affleck, right, also won for the movie's screenplay.

The star hoists his Oscar in March 1998.

Best supporting actor winner Williams with the rest of the night's big winners: Kim Basinger, from left, Helen Hunt and Jack Nicholson.

Williams portrayed Hunter "Patch" Adams, a real-life misfit medical student who risks his career by defying the medical establishment, in 1998's "Patch Adams."

Williams and Annabella Sciorra in 1998's "What Dreams May Come."

Williams played an android alongside Hallie Kate Eisenberg in 1999's "Bicentennial Man."

In December 1998, Williams poses with his two youngest children, Cody and Zelda, and wife Marsha during a hand and footprint ceremony outside the Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood.

Williams poses with an exhibit at the Exploratorium museum in San Francisco in December 1999 to promote "Bicentennial Man."

Williams presents an award at the 71st Academy Awards in March 1999.

Williams and Edward Norton in the 2002 satirical comedy "Death to Smoochy."

Williams and Al Pacino faced off in 2002 in "Insomnia."

An avid cyclist, Williams rides with his friend Lance Armstrong during a training session before the 15th stage of the 89th Tour de France in July 2002.

Williams listens to his Grammy for best spoken comedy album at the 45th annual Grammy Awards in 2003.

Williams and Connie Nielsen in 2002's "One Hour Photo."

Williams and Mira Sorvino in 2004's "The Final Cut."

Williams yells back at photographers in the photo room with his Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes in January 2005.

Williams and Anton Yelchin in 2005's "House of D."

Williams and Josh Hutcherson in 2006's "RV."

Williams arrives at the premiere of "RV" in April 2006 in Los Angeles.

Williams and Freddie Highmore in 2006's "August Rush."

Williams, with Christopher Walken, played a presidential candidate in 2006's "Man of the Year."

Williams and director Barry Levinson pose for USA TODAY while promoting "Man of the Year."

Ben Stiller and Williams in their 2006 movie "Night at the Museum."

Mandy Moore, Williams and John Krasinski in the 2007 comedy "License to Wed."

In December 2007, Williams performs for U.S. troops at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, during his United Service Organization (USO) holiday visit.

Williams pretends to wipe away a tear as he accepts the favorite scene-stealing guest star award at the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles in January 2009.

Williams, Seth Green and John Travolta pose for USA TODAY's camera to promote 2009's "Old Dogs."

Bobcat Goldthwait and Williams star in "World's Greatest Dad." Goldthwait also wrote and directed the 2009 film.

Mo'Nique poses with Williams after winning the best supporting actress at the Academy Awards in March 2010.

Williams speaks during the AFI Life Achievement Award presentation honoring filmmaker Mike Nichols in June 2010.

Williams slides into the premiere for the animated movie "Happy Feet Two" in Hollywood in November 2011.

Williams and Mila Kunis filming a scene for "The Angriest Man in Brooklyn" in New York in September 2012. The movie was released in 2014.

Williams plays President Dwight Eisenhower and Forest Whitaker is Cecil Gaines in Lee Daniels' 2013 film "The Butler."

Williams pays tribute to his idol Jonathan Winters at the 2013 Emmy Awards.

Williams at a news conference for his CBS sitcom "The Crazy Ones" in Beverly Hills in October 2013.