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| Robin Williams |
Susan Schneider, the third wife of the 63-year-old actor - who committed suicide on
Monday - is reportedly planning a "very private" funeral in the Bay
Area, and family members, including his 31-year-old son Zak, have begun flying
into town ahead of the service.
According to a source, the memorial
will be intimate and for close friends and family - including his younger
children Zelda, 25, and Cody, 22 - only.
The source revealed to E! News: "It's
not official yet, but that's the plan. It will be small. They were both very
private people."
In addition to the private service,
the source claims a comedy benefit night will be held for the public in honour
of the Hook actor.
The tribute will take place at the
Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, California, some time in the next few
weeks, but nothing has yet been finalised.
The venue cancelled their planned show
on Tuesday out of respect for the popular local star.
Announcing their decision, the
theatre said: "We are in deep mourning for our dear friend and incredible
human being, Robin Williams. Tomorrow's Mark Pitta & Friends show has been
cancelled. We ask for your understanding at this time."
Following Robin's shock death, Susan
- who married the Aladdin star in 2001 - said she was "utterly
heartbroken" by the loss of her "best friend".
She said in a statement: "This
morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its
most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On
behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound
grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's
death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to
millions."
The late star will also be honoured during a special segment at the upcoming Emmy Awards.
Organisers of the 66th annual event,
set to take place in Los Angeles on August 25, plan to include plenty of
tributes to the 63-year-old actor.
Executive producer of the
star-studded ceremony Don Mischer told PEOPLE.com: "Plans for the In
Memoriam segment are in discussion. While we are all still coming to terms with
this week's tragic news, we are working to give Robin Williams the
proper and meaningful remembrance he so well deserves."
The In Memoriam section of the
ceremony usually pays tribute to Hollywood stars and respected members of the
film industry who died over the previous year.
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