Robin Williamsdied in 2014, but his memory is still making his friends and fellow comedians emotional.
You’re a national treasure.
Billy, congratulations."
Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, and Billy Crystal in 2006.Jesse Grant/WireImage
TheWhen Harry Met Sally…star reflected on Williams absence ahead of this years ceremony.
“I know that he would be here, and he is.
So its special, and a lot of feelings for me tonight.
Crystal paid tribute to Williams at the Emmy Awards soon after his Aug. 2014 death.
He made us laugh hard.
As genius as he was on stage, he was the greatest friend you could ever imagine.
Supportive, protective, loving.
For almost 40 years, he was the brightest star in the comedy galaxy.
