VIDEO: Comedy Central Pays Tribute to Robin Williams

Robin Williams received the 2012 Comedy Icon Award from Comedy Central. Today, the network released the following statement in tribute to the late comedian:

"Robin Williams was a true force of nature whose remarkable body of work touched untold millions. He was sincere and generous and one of the most brilliant comedic minds ever to grace the planet. Very few achieve his exalted status.

Our hearts go out to his family and friends, and to the entire comedy community for losing one of our own."