Josh Gad wrote a heartfelt tribute to the late Robin Williams, who passed away on Monday. In a piece published in USA Today Gad wrote, “Every actor has that idol that inspires them.That makes them want to bring joy and laughter to the masses; to make people cry and think; to give people a two-hour escape from the pain of their daily lives. For me that actor was Robin Williams.” He continued, “As many know, my performance as Olaf in Frozen is inspired by the great Robin Williams…Olaf will never remotely touch the tour de force that is Robin’s Genie. Because there is only one Robin Williams. But the joy and laughter that my little snowman has brought to children is because of the man who has left this world far too early.”
