In 2001, Robin Williams met Koko the gorilla — a moment of pure, wordless connection between two extraordinary souls. Koko, mourning the loss of her companion, found joy again as Robin made her laugh, play, and even steal his glasses. Years later, when Robin passed, Koko mourned too, understanding her friend was gone. Their bond was a reminder that empathy knows no species — and that Robin’s kindness reached even beyond words. | Did You Catch This?
1:12
In 2001, Robin Williams met Koko the gorilla — a moment of pure, wordless connection between two extraordinary souls. Koko, mourning the loss of her companion, found joy again as Robin made her laugh, play, and even steal his glasses. Years later, when Robin passed, Koko mourned too, understanding her friend was gone. Their bond was a reminder that empathy knows no species — and that Robin’s kindness reached even beyond words. | Did You Catch This?
240.8K views6 months ago
FacebookDid You Catch This?
Heartwarming Moment: Robin Williams & Koko the Gorilla 🦍😊 - #robinwilliams #comedy #funny | Tonight's Comedy Corner
4:23
Heartwarming Moment: Robin Williams & Koko the Gorilla 🦍😊 - #robinwilliams #comedy #funny | Tonight's Comedy Corner
15.3K views9 months ago
FacebookTonight's Comedy Corner
Robin Williams once shared a heartwarming moment with Koko, the gorilla known for her ability to understand over 2,000 words and use 1,000 signs in sign language. Their bond was instant, with both showing deep affection and laughter. When Koko was later told of Robin’s death, she responded with the signs “CRY” and “LIP,” then became quiet and visibly emotional, bowing her head and quivering. The moment showed Koko’s emotional intelligence — and how deeply Robin’s presence touched even non-humans
0:40
Robin Williams once shared a heartwarming moment with Koko, the gorilla known for her ability to understand over 2,000 words and use 1,000 signs in sign language. Their bond was instant, with both showing deep affection and laughter. When Koko was later told of Robin’s death, she responded with the signs “CRY” and “LIP,” then became quiet and visibly emotional, bowing her head and quivering. The moment showed Koko’s emotional intelligence — and how deeply Robin’s presence touched even non-humans
630K viewsMar 30, 2025
FacebookHistory In Pictures
The amazing story of Koko and Robin Williams ❤️ ❤️ #Disney #RobinWilliams #Animals #Heartwarming #gorillas #koko | Disney Dorks
2:00
The amazing story of Koko and Robin Williams ❤️ ❤️ #Disney #RobinWilliams #Animals #Heartwarming #gorillas #koko | Disney Dorks
3.5K views10 months ago
FacebookDisney Dorks
Robin Williams' Hilarious Encounter with Coco the Gorilla
1:57
Robin Williams' Hilarious Encounter with Coco the Gorilla
1.4M viewsApr 23, 2025
TikTokwemissrobinwilliams
When Koko and Robin Williams met, it was the beginning of an incredible interspecies connection🩵 | Koko & The Gorilla Foundation
0:34
When Koko and Robin Williams met, it was the beginning of an incredible interspecies connection🩵 | Koko & The Gorilla Foundation
1.1M views9 months ago
FacebookKoko & The Gorilla Foundation
Robin Williams meets/touches Koko, a Silverback Gorilla - SF Zoo
4:38
Robin Williams meets/touches Koko, a Silverback Gorilla - SF Zoo
85.3K viewsAug 14, 2014
YouTubeMichael Freeman
1:20
Robin Williams & Koko the Gorilla: A Heartwarming Encounter
965.7K viewsJul 4, 2022
TikTokwhynow_planet
0:14
Robin Williams' Heartwarming Visit with Koko the Gorilla
182.4K views2 months ago
TikTokonlyninetieskidsknow
4:26
Great Robin Williams made Koko the Gorilla laugh for the first time in 6 months after the
98.5K viewsApr 18, 2021
YouTubeWatchjojo Animals
Koko the Gorilla’s Tribute to Robin Williams is Incredibly Moving
Aug 13, 2014
justjared.com
4:53
Koko The Gorilla with Robin Williams - A Wonderfull Meeting
4.4K viewsMar 15, 2017
YouTubeDemolitionEagle -Top 10
1:00
Robin William's remarkable friendship with gorilla | 60 Minutes Australia
35K viewsMay 18, 2024
YouTube60 Minutes Australia
0:41
StarTalk Studio on Instagram: "In 2001, Robin Williams shared a deeply touching moment with Koko, the famous gorilla who had learned to communicate using sign language. At the time, Koko had been grieving for months after losing her close companion, Michael, and had become withdrawn and unresponsive. When Williams visited The Gorilla Foundation in California, he didn’t perform for attention — he simply connected. Through gentle play, humor, and quiet empathy, he made Koko smile and laugh again f
15.4K views3 months ago
Instagramstartalkstudio
4:28
Koko the Gorilla with Robin Williams.mp4
14.9M viewsJul 2, 2012
YouTubeJan Turner
0:05
Robin Williams and Koko the Gorilla met at The Gorilla Foundation in 2001
16.7K viewsMar 17, 2025
YouTubeEggdar
3:14
Koko was the world's smartest gorilla and communicated with sign language to an astonishing degree. She learned to play the bass guitar, had a friendship with Robin Williams and even adopted a kitten as her pet. But after 46 years of experiences and life, she delivered sage advice to humanity. Subscribe for more http://bit.ly/yt-thekiwi | The Kiwi
7.1M viewsNov 29, 2021
FacebookThe Kiwi
4:03
Robin Williams Meets Koko The Gorilla
86.6K viewsAug 14, 2016
YouTubeRoss Henderson
Koko Remembers Robin Williams (a tribute) - The Gorilla Foundation
May 17, 2019
koko.org
0:07
Robin Williams and Koko the Gorillas friendship
26.4K views1 month ago
YouTubeWitness America
0:32
Robin made a gorilla smile for the first time in six months #robinwilliams #gorilla #wholesome
31.6K views1 month ago
YouTubePapuzzle
0:49
History Shockers on Instagram: "In 2001, Robin Williams visited Koko the gorilla at The Gorilla Foundation in California. Koko was known for communicating through sign language and had been mourning her companion Michael for several months. When Robin arrived, his playful energy and warmth seemed to brighten her mood. Koko smiled, laughed, and interacted with him in a way she hadn’t since Michael’s loss. The encounter became a touching example of how humor and compassion can bridge even the wide
24.4K views5 months ago
Instagramhistoryshockers
2:58
Memorable Moment: Robin Williams' First Appearance, Pt. 2
720.6K viewsJun 28, 2012
YouTubeTheEllenShow
Robin Williams y Koko: Un vínculo inolvidable
15.6K views11 months ago
TikTokpetesclassics
0:47
Heartbroken Gorilla Meets Robin Williams — What Happens Is Beautiful #animallove
5.3M views1 year ago
YouTubeLiam's Stories
1:30
Koko the Talking Gorilla: A Unique Connection with Language
8.1K views3 months ago
TikTokgorillakoko70
2:20
Robin Williams meets Koko the gorilla. #robinwilliams #koko
Jan 3, 2023
TikTokconsequence
0:59
Robin Williams and Koko the Gorilla's Special Friendship Revealed
45.7K viewsMay 15, 2024
TikTok60minutes9
16:21
Robin Williams Met 300-lb Gorilla Who Signed 3 Words - Years Later, Koko Left Scientists SPEECHLESS
103 views4 months ago
YouTubeRobin Williams: The Untold Legacy
3:06
The Amazing Story of Robin Williams & Koko ~ How One Man Taught A Gorilla to Laugh Again
630 viewsFeb 5, 2025
YouTubeLas Wages
See more