Robert DeNiro Dedicates Icon Award to Friend & Co-Star Robin Williams

The New York Post reports that Robert De Niro dedicated his Entertainment Icon Award at last night's Friars Foundation Gala at New York's Waldorf-Astoria to his friend and co-star Robin Williams. Williams, who hanged himself at his California home in August, co-starred with DeNiro in the 1990 film "Awakenings."

Said DeNiro, "If you know me, you know how much I like to laugh. And no one made me laugh like Robin." He continued, "Of course, it was more than the jokes. He had so much humanity. ... He was a wonderful actor, sure, but those feelings were real. Robin, my dear friend, I dedicate this award to you."

A clip from "Awakenings" was also played at the honorary event.

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