Koko the Gorilla with Robin Williams.mp4

[@markosf09]

Back around 1999 I sent Koko a card in the mail offering condolence when her partner passed. Gorilla Foundation sent me a letter, saying they read the card to her, in sign language. They said she sat and listened thoughtfully, then reached out and touched the card with her finger.

[@SWLinPHX]

That's awesome Mark. Nice you did that back then when she was so depressed. Williams visited her not long after Michael passed.

[@markosf09]

SWLinPHX it was a great thing to get that letter. Its lost now

[@markosf09]

My mom died around the same time, i talked to her about mourning

[@SWLinPHX]

I understand. My mom died of cancer in 1994, just months after Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and just months before "Bewitched" star, Elizabeth Montgomery - two classy ladies I followed and were also around the same age at the time.

[@abigailwestwood729]

Mark Orenchuk that’s such a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing

[@psychobunny32]

Robin Williams even made a being from another species laugh and smile.....what a great man....RIP

[@rpistus]

Wonderful comment. He was that great.

[@saddamhussein3849]

Missy Rabbit Just wanted to add that at the time this video was shot poor Koko was in mourning over her lost kitten.

[@jameswalls7295]

Missy Rabbit Thats how special Robin was.

[@meant4hell]

Saddam Hussein I think she was mourning her best friend Michael's death, another gorilla who could speak in sign language, infact, this is the first time in six months since Michael's death that she finally smiled and laughed.

[@yobebob7346]

Who disliked this? What's wrong with people?!

[@blackvelvet1350]

Man the way she pulled him to her chest and looked at him it's almost as if she sensed his sadness....it was heart crushing

[@martymcfly5434]

I have past memory of her name being COCO? Sarah Manz

[@thickhazepromo]

The hug at the end made me cry a bit.

[@sicthemutt]

Dont overthink it she didnt sense shit

[@Nevernow721]

@@sicthemutt you miserable person.

[@wariogotdeleted]

Phil Jordan He’s right though. No fuckin way did Koko in any way sense his sadness.

[@jasonroberts9788]

What makes this REALLY amazing is that Koko's companion, Michael had recently died and her handlers state that meeting Robin Williams was the very first time she'd smiled since Michaels death. Robin Williams broke Koko's depression and we're all able to catch that moment via this video.

[@marshallleevalentine]

Can I take a moment to talk about the fact that Robin Williams was such an influential person, that his death saddened a Gorilla.

[@warmcozy]

I can't watch his movies anymore because his death was a problem for me. But I enjoy this video.

[@Chewbecca101]

Koko had HIM giggling, the man who could make people double over with laughter, but who rarely laughed himself. He looked out of his own head and into the moment, and looked better for it.

[@someoneawesome8717]

he was such a wonderful man

[@sandralee9155]

Lilith Valentine Aw really?

[@sandralee9155]

JustMe WingAnAPrayer Mean to tell her but how'd she understand? sign language?

[@nyxee55]

My heart hurts 😔 if there is an afterlife I hope these two are there together having tickle fights.

[@friscofreeze]

I struggle with an afterlife concept because if there is one what joy will you derive in a perfect place and if it is similar to earth agony FORGET IT.

[@ashf585]

@@friscofreeze Yeah I agree. I don't think you're really human unless you use all your emotions and experience pain or loss. If heaven is reserved for people who don't have any of that, then count me out. Empathy comes from a dark place and without it, we can't help others or love others unconditionally. Edit: I believe in an afterlife but I don't think it's this perfect all loving paradise, I think it's more along the lines of reincarnation or something similar. Energy can't be destroyed or created it's always there? It manifests itself somewhere else. Who knows, you might be a 4 headed, bright yellow, diamond shitting dragon in the afterlife. That'd be pretty cool.

[@Kehwanna]

I have always found peace in the idea of there being a place that eventually all souls go to once they have been rehabilitated from their broken ways. A place of infinite good, infinite realities, emotions you can never experience in life, and satisfaction, nothing ever bad. Some place where even the worse of people are now 100% good souls, and enemies of the past life have become eternal friends. A big reunion with people you never even knew in life. Some place with that kind of reality. A relaxing image, isn't it?

[@YLS8763]

While I personally don’t believe in one, I love this idea and desperately want this to be true

[@Abc-qs8ir]

Naomi Umuroa The IS an afterlife. The bible says all of Creation is waiting for the New Heaven and New Earth

[@valeriewallander897]

Two of the purest souls having a tickle fight.

[@alisongaber190]

Beautifully said.

[@littlegreekcoffeehouse9773]

Perfectly put

[@zippyzipster46]

She saw Robin. Not like the rest of us. Saw a kind soul. Maybe even saw the pain the rest of us didn’t see. Animals are more in-tune than we are.

[@madisonhartwick8114]

That’s what I was thinking. She seemed to truly see him.

[@zippyzipster46]

@@madisonhartwick8114 Animals can sometimes do that. In tune way more than we are. Too much noise in the world for us.

[@rebeccamystery9897]

Completely agree

[@soly-dp-colo6388]

Absolutely.

[@cherylwilson8743]

Robin didn't die because of depression. He took his life so his family, friends and fans wouldn't see him become extremely ill. He had Lewy Body Dementia. Just because somebody takes their life, it doesn't mean they had depression.

[@tylerlynch6491]

What's amazing is how there's no sign of condescension in either Robin Williams or Koko. Robin treats Koko just like a person, and Koko endures Robin's poor ape skills with perfect dignity and patience. This is a beautiful video. We talk about "all of us" being part of the human race, but our affinity with the "rest" of life goes far deeper than our own species.

[@Sol_Badguy_GG]

No need to be rude. I thought Robin's ape skills were pretty much ok, especially for a first encounter.

[@Tkwilkings]

@@Sol_Badguy_GG He’s looking in her eyes and showing his teeth, she’s incredibly tolerant.

[@downhomesunset]

He was very brave to get down on her level. Koko was a very kind and loving gorilla, but any animal that size could injure you severely without meaning to.

[@jc_malone8217]

RIP both of them. May they be friends forever in the afterlife.

[@meghanmcgill2754]

Truly.

[@vickistilwell3036]

Very nice thought.

[@JakkFrost1]

If nothing else had ever already convinced me of the intelligence of gorillas, Koko putting on Robin's glasses and going to look out the window to see how they worked for her would have been more than enough. Robin has always had one of the kindest faces I have ever seen on a human being, it's no wonder Koko liked him. The world truly lost something special and became a little darker when he died.

[@SWLinPHX]

Jakk Frost ...yes, as it will soon enough when Koko dies. : (

[@jaymack7496]

+Jakk Frost " Koko putting on Robin's glasses...." - I agree!

[@alisongaber190]

Amen

[@user-ok2du1bs4j]

It seems like a lot of people believe that Robin Williams ended his life because of clear cut depression; this was not the case. He had an advanced and horrible form of dementia called Lewy body dementia that was only discovered after his death. I believe his doctors had diagnosed him with Parkinson’s disease a few months before he died, but that did not necessarily explain his changes in mood, personality, sleep and general thinking. He supposedly started suffering from extreme fear and anxiety, then paranoia and eventually delusional looping. These symptoms combined with severe insomnia and even hallucinations made life an absolute nightmare for Robin towards the end. His wife described his situation as “Imagined fear on fire”. Robin was truly suffering, and I think people need to understand that this was not as simple as “he was sad inside and couldn’t handle it anymore”. There is a great CNN profile done on Robin and his disease that I highly recommend. It will break your heart to read, but it gave me some peace and understanding that helped me come to terms with Robin’s untimely passing. Idk if anyone will ever read this, but I felt it needed to be said after seeing so many comments misunderstanding Robin’s decision.

[@izzym8765]

He changed my life as a child struggling with depression. He was the light to me. To know that light would never return, and left in that particular way, always shattered me a bit. I will always appreciate you and others who share this. Thank you and I wish you well. 🤍

[@downhomesunset]

Robin’s struggles is why we, as a society, need to allow people to choose euthanasia over severe suffering. We do this for the animals we love; but it can’t be done for people? His death would have been so much less traumatic if he was able to choose, and be able to have his loved ones say goodbye.

[@SagittariusBabe87]

Thank you for this clarification on his condition.💯😌🤍🕊️

[@KarmaMilitia]

Well, I read it and I want to thank you. I was about to comment on how it moved me to see him SO happy, knowing he was so unhappy in the winter of his life. While your comment didn’t change that, it did change everything. ❤️

[@tonisumblin2719]

He’ suffered from depression for decades. His family said so. Depression is a brain chemical imbalances that many people suffer from. Young and old. That occurred long before anything he else had.

[@OneRandomVictory]

Name a more iconic duo, I'll wait. There will never be another Koko or Robin.

[@animalmother9970]

Koko and Mr. Rogers

[@Chosen.1296]

Bubbles and Michael jackson

[@thedingo23]

You’re all wrong koko and Robin Williams are the staple of all that is good in the human race. Yes koko isn’t human but she demonstrated more humanity than most humans will ever do in their lives. RIP to the Legends

[@SuperEvelina1234]

Cancer and fortnite

[@nyteshayde1197]

Still a better love story than Twilight

[@phyllischarpentier4585]

Koko knew that she was dealing with someone wonderful . So did Robin. Such a beautiful video. Thank you.

[@JuanPabloSelvaje]

One of the more worthwhile things I've watched on KZbin.

[@yodatrucker420]

This man was a treasure and the world got a little darker when we lost him

[@themonkeykingkaiser]

Robin Williams' humor and warmth extended even into other species.

[@shield7738]

sad news for robin williams fans. he die today. R.I.P.

[@donaldking5097]

Mark Rodriguez me too sad I miss him

[@TheHannahcast]

I still can't believe he's gone.

[@donaldking5097]

I am same Robin good man

[@ronson232]

All he did was tickle her...

[@ajzeg01]

I miss Robin Williams. It’s a good thing he now has Koko to keep him company up there.

[@getrich9828]

Harambe cries

[@myroom4640]

The reality is. Only those that believe in and accept JESUS CHRIST are saved. We don’t know if robin Williams did or not……. I will automatically block ANYONE that sends rude or abusive comments. I will also report. I will NOT be abused for speaking GODS TRUTH. GOD BLESS. XXXX

[@guy8643]

@@myroom4640 we really don’t anything about what heaven is

[@myroom4640]

@@guy8643 EVERYTHING that GOD wants us to know : is in the bible………😊😊😊😊😊

[@Gonindunit2]

@@guy8643 Read the last book of the Bible in Revelation 21 and 22 which describes heaven

[@michelle88960]

That hug at the end, she sensed he needed it. Easy with hindsight to see things differently, but I bet Koko sensed Robin's sadness. I could see it in his eyes.

[@82spiders]

Koko is a female, you dork.

[@michelle88960]

Robin Williams I was talking about "His eyes" so fuck off calling me a dork.

[@bradf.9365]

most people like getting hugs, it's not surprising to see in the video.

[@copperbluej1997]

I thought the same...and you're not a dork!

[@vincentrosethorn4886]

Marc, you need to improve your reading comprehension, you physical idiot.

[@Zanooz]

When Koko looks at the movie case, points then looks at Robin, then facepalms like "I knew it was you, I just kinda forgot a little bit" precious, rip to Koko the good human gorilla

[@MonkeyBonkey]

What was the name of the movie?

[@JoshuaVideoStudios]

@@MonkeyBonkeyI think Ms. Doubtfire

[@AlterBridgeJericho]

Well now this video is 2x the sad.

[@BriMonies]

Pega Doodle I was crying watching it.

[@RacingWorldTV202]

On the bright side, we're blessed with documentation of two amazing beings, who liver within the same time as us, interacting with each other. That alone is amazing.

[@scottthomas9589]

Koko’s realisation of robin’s death is one of the saddest things I have ever watched. Even something of another species was touched by this incredible person, and it touches me

[@eskimo9754]

Yea. I mean we see it today with afrcn mericans. When we live together with another species many times the other species is not able to live in our modern societies seen in hoods,brasil parts etc.

[@labeyrie8470]

Humankind is one ‘species’, people all over the world just have different features. Just like you, you are probably chubby and not the brightest in the bunch.

[@grzegorzkochanowicz6650]

what the F XD@@eskimo9754

[@Hairybools1488]

Sadly true ​@@eskimo9754

[@sunshinewater4659]

Koko's Gorilla instinct was able to detect Robin's humorous nature and beautiful soul (she has no concept of his fame)...you can't get any more pure than that. I looked at the other celebrity meetings with Koko and nothing compares to how engaging she was with Robin. What a marvelous day that must have been for him. RIP.

[@bruinsfann1191]

Sunshine Water Totally agree. She seemed more indifferent to the other celebrities, but totally taken with Robin. I think KoKo sensed his compassion and that's what she responded to. She clearly enjoyed their time together.

[@fionamackenzie9641]

*Sunshine Water* I know it's been a while now since the tragedy of Robin Williams' death. I wanted to say though, that I really appreciate your comments, as I have just come to this page and am touched by all the kind comments praising and commemorating the wonderful life of a comic and seriously good dramatic artist, that we all will miss incredibly for decades to come. I am glad that you wrote it down here, that other celebrities had nothing on Mr. Williams' ability to totally charm and make a real bond with Koko the gorilla. I really hope it was one of the most marvelous days of his precious life. R.I.P.

[@82spiders]

Koko new Williams from TV, or so she indicated.

[@_30_57]

I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up alone. It's not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel alone. (Robin Williams ) R.I.P man... 😔💔

[@liman42]

Both suck.

[@mikehess3042]

So true!

[@13141Scott]

The fact that they're both sitting there laughing and tickling each other is just truly remarkable. Two unique individuals

[@jeffwright1722]

Two good souls right there.

[@MicheleMJJ]

I'm sure Koko could feel Robin's love. RIP Robin and Koko.

[@peterfromgermany2431]

😥

[@nb2685]

"Koko understands spoken English and uses over a thousand signs to share her feelings and thoughts about daily events: life, love. . . even death."

[@RichelleBremner]

Oh why did this man have to die, he was such a treasure and this was a beautiful moment with him and Koko. Thank you.

[@seanchukwuezi3079]

I think it was more his problem he was obviously depressed but he was so good at hiding it and making us laugh

[@downhomesunset]

@@seanchukwuezi3079He had Lewy Body Dementia, a terribly ravaging, painful and scary condition. He chose to go on his schedule. Euthanasia should be legal for anyone of sound mind.

[@AbigailBGnath]

Rest in peace, beautiful Koko and Robin. 💜💜💜

[@Gonindunit2]

For those who talk about the negative, please watch ALL of Koko's story. You can check the channel. She was born in a zoo and, I believe, abandoned by her mother. She wasn't just taken away. Anyway, let's be positive and enjoy this fantastic creature of God.

[@joycegibbs5267]

+Jan Turner she shouldn't have been in a zoo in the first place, their habitats should be what we're fighting for but I understand what you're saying.Two lovely creatures, Koko & Robin Williams RIP !

[@courtneylouise6801]

Jan Turner Amen🌈😇🙏🏻

[@pepperann5766]

Jan Turner So very true Jan. Gorillas, Chimps, Elephants, Dogs and many other of Gods Creatures are incredibly intelligent, and unbelievably Social beings. Actually I have seen the animals I mentioned, grieve for their family members or dear friend. It breaks your heart. But that's the price you pay when deciding to open your heart up to an animal, and care enough to take the time it takes, to know and understand

[@Gonindunit2]

God bless you, too! And THANK YOU PFCthomas for your service! My dad was in the Air Force 22 years. I was born on a base and grew up on bases. A big Koko hug. :)

[@sandralee9155]

Jan Turner Why'd her mom abandon her? koko must feel so unwanted! I'll be her mom!!

[@ZoltanGembiczki]

_On Monday, Aug. 11, the day news broke of Williams' passing, Koko and Penny and Ron (Drs. Patterson and Cohn) were together when phone calls started coming in about the sad event. After the first call, Koko came to Dr. Patterson with an inquiring look on her face. Dr. Patterson explained that "we have lost a dear friend, Robin Williams." Koko was quiet and looked very thoughtful._ _More phone calls about the news came in, and Koko overheard one from a former colleague who had worked with Williams while he filmed a public service announcement for The Gorilla Foundation (based on his visit with Koko) in 2003. The colleague's voice broke at the end of the conversation. About a half an hour later, Koko signed to Penny: "CRY LIP" (LIP is Koko's sign for woman)._ _At the end of the day, Koko became very somber, with her head bowed and her lip quivering._

[@jasenhowell3]

🤧😭💕

[@adamdesanti6713]

Koko understands death. She was greatly saddened when her beloved cat All-Ball passed away and mourned him for many days. She would have understood that her friend Robin Williams was now passed away and would never be coming back. Thanks for sharing.

[@tankmaster1018]

There has never been a celebrity death that has effected me more then Robbin Williams... Ever since the first time I saw him in Flubber, I just absolutely adored the man. From everything I saw myself, to everything I read about him, he was just universally loved. But the funniest and most adored people also unfortunately happen to be the most empty and depressed, which has been well known for a long time (ie. Pagliacci) It just hurts even worse though whenever I see a video of Robin, because it just reminds me that I will never be as good of a human as he was, and I will never get to meet him. RIP man...

[@CrocodileCookies]

I don't know if this helps, but I think you should read what his wife told later about the Lewy body disease he had (and the public didn't know about). That disease has symptoms that could make anybody depressed, even the strongest of us, and it has no cure. So the fact that he committed suicide doesn't mean that he suffered all his life, just that he faced something terrible at the end of it.

[@tessarix]

You and millions of us out here who loved him! It is a cup that will never be filled.

[@mannybaluena5053]

Same he showed so much joy in his movies. Any movie he was in was amazing. I feel like I lost a part of my childhood when I heard he passed. To this day my heartaches because had pain that no one saw. I didn't know him personally but his acting was phenomenal and heartfelt. I just wish he could've been around a little longer. R.I.P. Robin Williams

[@ichmeiner4531]

'I think the saddest people always try their hardest to make people happy because they know what it’s like to feel absolutely worthless and they don’t want anyone else to feel like that.'

[@koltred]

i think some of the things that hollywood does really got to him, and he forgot how to be the way that we are. he forgot how to live without guilt. but he had to know that there are people that always love him, and i think that he truly believed that the love we have and had for him, was fake because of the behind the scenes things he may have had to do against his own morality just to be in hollywood. But the reality is I dont care, he made my life better on many occasions just re watching his movies. if he had to travel through hell to shed the light of heaven, then his trip was worth it. and he should not have guilt. his path was his, and only his.

[@toefi_]

I hope this video will never get deleted from KZbin, it makes me feel so happy.

[@tyrahobbs2866]

It’s hard to understand why he left the world. We so desperately needed people like him. The ones who bring laughter and love.

[@ACosmicCastaway]

I love Robin Williams. So did Koko.

[@copperbluej1997]

Poor Robin was diagnosed with a bad case of dementia. I wouldn't want to live with that. No dignity or life. Just a burden. Sad but true...

[@JohnRinNoHo]

$35 million in alimony payments may have something to do with it.

[@wokeaf5528]

@zyklon b that's really great thought

[@smartalix5295]

I suffer from chemical depression, as well as an extremely painful medical condition. Bad combination! My capacity for love is the only thing that holds me here. I love my people more than I hate my pain, but I realize a day may come when my mind convinces me otherwise. I know I run the risk of losing my fight every single day. It pains me greatly to know Robin Williams lost his battle, but for me, it doesn't overshadow all the good he created in the world. I look at his end, not as a failure, but as a very human moment where his mind overwhelmed his heart.

[@MasterMacLeod]

You will never lose, contact anyone when you feel like that. Even me if you so desire.

[@smartalix5295]

@@MasterMacLeod thank you so much! That is very kind, and I genuinely appreciate it!

[@MasterMacLeod]

@@smartalix5295 glad I could help

[@Mexsipuedoperez]

Hang in there my friend! I hope you're doing well, I myself struggle with depression. Keep going you matter!!

[@smartalix5295]

@@Mexsipuedoperez thank you so much; you matter too - you just made a stranger smile and feel kindness :-) Thank you for that; take good care of yourself, and never lose that beautiful compassion of yours.

[@raquelf.1962]

RIP Robin and Koko..i hope you are together making each other smile!!

[@Sweetp000433]

I bet this is in Robin Williams top 20 moments in his life. Lucky man!

[@crienospmoht]

You were so gifted, your comedy even made a sad gorilla happy. Not just excellent, but original as well. Your legacy will not just be the smiles you gave, but a big step in taking the stigma away from mental illness. Perhaps one day mental illness will be treated as it should be, the same as any other illness. There will never be another like you, RIP Robin Williams.

[@althesmith]

I'm fairly certain animals have souls. People, I occasionally have doubts about.

[@nickkuhl3426]

of course animals have a sould and btw humans are animals too

[@Sol_Badguy_GG]

There's no proof of this so called "soul" in either animals or human. People are people. Animals are people. That's simple.

[@Error50505]

Al M they show love and thoughts just like us humans thats why Its so amazing they can think like us even have personality they think about there own life they have enough brains to realize that they have a soul and so do we. This connection between human and gorillas you can see how much she likes to be tickled but any dog can asked to get pet but the difference Is so responds with her loving it and showing how much it means to her by smiling since she cant use her words.

[@jhibbitt1]

technically they don't because I don't think souls exist. however I would agree if you mean that there are plenty of animals that are more compassionate, peaceful and caring than a lot of humans. that is a definite truth

[@zayan6284]

Animals don't hate? First, you just called humans "highly evolved" which isn't true. We are equally evolved to any organism on this planet. Second, we don't know if animals feel an emotion called "hate." They could, or they could not. That's not a philosophical case for the moral superiority of animals it's a case for neurological differences between animals and humans.

[@LEELOLKH]

They’re with each other forever

[@4evrmind]

❤️‍🩹

[@jacobh6358]

she is incredibly amazing. I love watching videos of her. I fight depression as hard as I can and fight with even worse emotional and mental crap. when I watch these videos she makes all that go away even if it is for just a short while.

[@jaymack7496]

+Jacob H a "sign" of hidden empathy between humans, animals.

[@SWLinPHX]

+Jacob H She did the same for Robin apparently.

[@jacobh6358]

Man I hate admitting that depression and suicide is a bad decease... But it is and can be a deadly one. I'm glad there are animals and people out there that help take some of if away even if it is temporarily taken away.

[@hisokamorow3611]

+Jacob H lets play super smash Bros brawl on the Dolphin Emulator, you will See your Depression will go away

[@laukinis1990]

+Jacob H i like that you found something that really helps hope you going to get better soon and easier on your shit bro :)

[@thipsy1]

Koko brought me here. To watch a video of Koko and Robin Williams together brought tears to my eyes, just pure innocence and happiness. RIP to both of them.

[@LewToons]

Gorilla takes Robin's glass - "It's for my Winston cosplay bro"

[@buffy8021]

Lewtoons wtf lol!!!!

[@yoshimeek3050]

Lewtoons shut the fuck up you stole my comment

[@mayanksinha7810]

Lewtoons “

[@PAULLONDEN]

Whas "cosplay"......? 🎃🦍

[@tristanberke8759]

bro, no shit, if I saw a gorrila cosplaying as Winston, I'd Trippple. (urban dictionary if you don't know what that means)

[@tessarix]

It is so much harder to watch this video when your eyes are full of tears and your heart full of love and condolence for both of these two stellar beings. RIP to both of them. They will never stop being missed. Thank you, Penny, for giving us Koko. Thank you world for giving us the incomparable Robin Williams. They're companions in heaven, no doubt and how wonderful that must be for them both.

[@jackbho6594]

RIP Robin Williams As long as we remember something It is never truly gone

[@Geodude123man]

this is great!

[@Katya_Lastochka]

Jackbho As long as God remembers we're not gone.

[@applejellypucci]

She got emotional when she recognized him from the movie, awwwhh...

[@jameslatimer1432]

You don't believe this crap do you

[@kyloren7263]

April oh my God you made me cry

[@chaosdirge4906]

@@jameslatimer1432 Its completely possible she recognized him from the movie. They taught her sign language you know... She'd be able to tell them limitedly.

[@colinharnack4033]

Which Robin Williams movie did Koko watch? I Google searched the question with no info.. thanks in advance!

[@colinharnack4033]

@Notre Aira do you know which movie it was? Thanks in advance

[@solarflare9562]

R.I..P Robin Williams.

[@garrettclements3111]

What's actually really sad is that when he died, they told the gorilla and she legitimately signed "cry" and was very depressed for the rest of the day );

[@Volound]

+philxcorexinxurxface not sure about the case with RW, but a cat that the gorilla adopted as a pet in the 80s was hit by a car and died. when the gorilla was told, it signalled a variety of gestures that meant things along the line of crying and sadness. if the gorilla remembered RW and was sincere and not just repeating expected behaviour, then it is not that far fetched that it genuinely felt sadness and communicated it as described.

[@joycegibbs5267]

+Volound apes do remember. There's no way it can be confirmed 100% that Koko knew , but they are incredibly intelligent. I'm in awe of them & chimps especially .

[@tinagarza8835]

how did he died?

[@MonicaTRodriguez]

SolarFlare95 I found myself hoping he had a few moments of peace and happiness here. RIP Robin Williams

[@LusciousQueenBeeBW]

RIP Koko. I feel that she and Robin Williams are together again. Thank you for sharing this wonderful film.

[@SWLinPHX]

I like to think of Koko now somewhere with her gentle and dear friends Robin Williams and Mister Rogers, as well as fellow gorillas, "little brother" Michael (who she grew up with and who Williams is cheering her up about in this video) and even Harambe, the gorilla martyr.

[@litbopeep5726]

Oh please don't mention Harambe. My poor heart might just burst from sad

[@Nighlocktheawesome00]

And Buck, Luca, and Caesar.

[@Nathan-em2kr]

Robin Williams: this was mind altering Koko: “tickle”

[@phillyharden913]

This man… he can take time out of his busy schedule to make a cute little gorilla happy. You can tell he wasn't forced to do this. He enjoyed it. Koko signed (according to most reports) she was sad, and she signed cry. R.I.P Robin Williams.

[@williambuck9744]

eye duppz who wouldn't enjoy that that is a very special animal she's very intelligent and inquisitive she would be an incredible joy to spend time with.

[@themastema1189]

Seven years after.... and it's my birthday... and this is the first video I picked... As Robin is still missed...dearly so is Koko... a beautiful being that I shall never forget, I wish I could have spent a single second knowing Koko...

[@MrSaltytoast]

Its a sad day to realise that I will never meet Robin Williams

[@dashandtuch7592]

at the end you will :)

[@Zamolxes77]

That's reassuring comforting thought not a threat you moron. Robin is dead, so when you die, you'll meet him, hopefully in the right place.

[@Gonindunit2]

He was joking.

[@smokethesefools9944]

How exactly will you meet him?

[@大大-w3b]

Savage_Package 445 when we die and go to heaven

[@yusoffm3472]

Can I cry? I think I'm gonna cry.

[@jessiejacob8589]

Me too 😭

[@masol3726]

Let it go!

[@broadcastHim]

+Yusoff M I'll join you.

[@zummyizhere]

+Yusoff M I'm crying already.

[@whathappenedtothedon]

+Yusoff M Right there with ya

[@Hamza-tq7dh]

"they had a lot to discuss" few minutes later ...PLAYING TICKLE

[@danielbrown2956]

Got to be the most intelligent animals on our beautiful earth, Robin Williams is an absolute gentle soul, we will always remember him.

[@salvatorepedi5183]

This was one of the finest things I've seen on youtube!..amazing how Koko warms up to Robin Williams!...I'd love to see much much more of this kind of video!.

[@SWLinPHX]

She seems to have a schoolgirl crush on him for real.

[@FrugalPandaTravels]

I sell videogames and movies sometimes on Amazon. About 7 years ago I got an order for Scooby Doo and Aloha (something like that) movie. The order was from Koko and I googled it and realized who it was for. I was like wow this is freaking awesome! Anyway, that was the coolest order I have ever gotten and sent her a few more cartoons with it.

[@supersaiyangandhi4481]

That's really awesome!!

[@G2thesecondpower]

Amazing :)

[@lollypop6155]

You freakin' rock!

[@pubbahubbabba]

Wtf haha

[@heyjude4842]

U have been honored to be accepted in the presence of that magnificent animal. You are the perfect human to do it

[@Iuviciado1]

"You are the prefect Animal to do it".. remember we kill for living.. we destroy the planet... we are ANIMALS more than they are actualy.... sadly.. not a similar...

[@KoreaRwkz]

Iu gordillo souron We literally are animals. What else could we be? Plants? Fungi?

[@justinalane5242]

Just incredible...I think she sensed his sadness too. Wanting him to be happy. Beautiful moment in time

[@Pinkielover]

robin and koko are both together now rip

[@anonymous7964]

I know it breaks my heart all over again :(

[@aegisnavyveteran3094]

D1cks out for Koko

[@TheVCRKing]

Don't forget about Harambe

[@jilliansmith7123]

Seems like there's a song in this...Bobby, Martin, and John...only Koko, Harambe, and Robin...

[@jilliansmith7123]

Psuffix: without death the lines in the grocery stores would be hellu longer than they are already.

[@wingsandash]

As someone who is suffering from depression, daily and from childhood, I know the answer better than anyone, and yet I still ask, "Why, Robin? Why??" in my heart. I couldn't function yesterday, I have no words, I''ll miss him more than I can say; I know so many people feel the same.

[@kevin108012345]

robin williams was a great man RIP

[@InigoTyR]

+No Name Even with that, Respect

[@spongypancakes_0]

+No Name he was suffering more. and if they love him they know he's in a better place.

[@Goregaltha]

+No Name The man was going crazy because of Parkinson's and dementia dude. He also lived a relatively full life to the age of 63, and I'm sure that his family loves him enough to understand why he did what he did. Losing yourself when you are already prone to depression would be devastating to your sanity as well.

[@spengithestrangeengie8474]

had a great mustache too

[@kevin108012345]

christopher renfroe do i know u?

[@swmita]

I thought Robin Williams was going to overdue to it with his comedic routines in playing with Koko, instead he was quite (the wise thing to do) and allowed for Koko to greet him and listen and feel her gestures of communication before hamming it up. Thus allowed her to be herself. He did this by letting her take the lead which is what a good listener would do in any interview or 1st time meeting one another, which is probably why she opened up more freely. In that regard Robin Williams was truly one of a kind, this meeting of Koko also said a lot about Robin Williams as well. Two gentle souls.

[@mariacargille1396]

I'll be honest, this is the best thing I've seen today.

[@rickypopcorn]

All week.. ;)

[@wesleyderamus123]

One of the greatest things I've ever seen.

[@kingsizeblues616]

I completely agree.

[@ABH313]

This made me smile so hard. Made me happy and sad at the same time

[@otomeai4804]

I can’t stop smiling this is so wholesome

[@raibeartthehairypict4696]

What a heart warming video. A special man. Even the big gorrilla new he was funny. There will never be another Robin Williams!

[@Stringman1950]

Truly astonishing. I forgot how much I missed Robin Williams’s zany humor. Nice vid.

[@holeefuksumtingwong5788]

We all miss you Robin. We love you and I sincerely hope you're no longer in pain.

[@smilesmilesmile810mmm8]

Scrody McBoogerballs I hope and believe that our friend has found his happy thoughts.💔💖💕

[@stevm7974]

We all have a bit of sadness in us, not just Robin. We also all need love and laughter in our lives.

[@smilesmilesmile810mmm8]

Stev M Absolutely! It's just so sad that someone who tried to make the world a happier place for all us had pain that he apparently thought he couldn't live with.

[@stevm7974]

SmileSmileSmile810 mmm I agree, it is sad. Too many people are taking their lives it seems :(

[@3081e]

You could tell Koko nearly had the same level of love and appreciation for Robin that his fans did. That's how incredible and bright his soul was.

[@pierce8878]

Such a passionate man. It saddens me to watch these past videos of him. He was a gift from God to us. Rip :(

[@smilesmilesmile810mmm8]

Pierce Smith Robin was Absolutely a gift from God. Humanity in its simplest and most profound form. Peace!

[@richdandanell2911]

No need to invoke imaginary supernatural beings . Robin's greatness came naturally , the credit belongs to him and no one else .

[@themartianmantis2694]

Rich Dandanell Edgy

[@isteinfryett8644]

Well said

[@zes7215]

no suhc thing as passx or not, doesn't matter, no sad or not

[@thethrowawaythatstayed7055]

Rip Koko. I hope you and your old friend Robin have met again. ❤️

[@basquat76]

Robin Williams finally met someone hairier then himself:-)

[@666sond]

ha! i was thinking the same thing. good thing he wore a shirt or else the viewer would have a hard time trying to identify who is who

[@andromedaiscoming185]

lol, i KNEW someone was going to take that joke, damn you!

[@monkiram]

Clearly none of you have ever seen a middle eastern - A middle eastern girl who experiences the unfortunate societal expectation that women should be hairless

[@CyanideSublime]

This is perhaps one of the greatest videos on KZbin.

[@firfuxsake]

I'm going to miss you Robin Williams, you were a genius, but this video is how I want to remember you. RIP

[@karenpatton9675]

RIP Koko. I hope you and Robin get some more tickle up in heaven. ❤️

[@ceesmith]

Oh Robin, you're so hairy she thought you were her man :0) Will miss you.

[@enzopalma5376]

this genuinely made me smile with so much joy. Just seeing two amazing creatures having fun and enjoying every moment. Love is real, the love we have for each creature has dissolved over the years of our race. But I do believe we are getting back on track to connecting with our fellow neighbors on this big home we call earth.

[@rpistus]

Sweet Robin... You should've visited Koko more often, you might've felt better... I miss your laugh...

[@MrNoob0305]

plasticdream13 Dude.... not cool

[@leviicrazed]

plasticdream13 do you honestly think you're being funny?

[@fionamackenzie9641]

*In loving memory of Robin Williams* - much loved and missed comedian and all round entertainer. I notice that now these ill informed, crude and uncomplimentary comments that you all mention here have now been deleted from this thread. Hopefully those that wrote them had an attack of conscience and realised how distasteful they were being. Possibly not - as people can be incredibly dense, but to all those who defended and honoured his memory - you did right, you know it, and let's hope that somehow, somewhere, Mr Williams knows it too. Much love.

[@seawaves6671]

This is so touching! KoKo is more human than most humans on this planet.

[@Mrwiseguy101690]

It's a sad world we live in where animals are more humane than humanity.

[@tmoney9539]

that's the fucking truth.

[@joesal533]

that animal would rip robin to shreds if he got outa line though.

[@PlayZone300]

Joe Sal But animals only act against others to survive. Human being is concentraded to reach more and more, even if it hurts others.

[@joesal533]

PlayZone300 But that doesn't change the fact that animals act out against other animals. It isn't necessary for a gorilla to rip your face open for shaking it's hand, but the gorilla doesn't know that. This is why we shouldn't compare animals with humanity. Animals other than humans are just not smart enough to understand the things that we do.

[@SWLinPHX]

+Joe Sal If you truly believe animals don't know how much strength to use for certain things you do not know much about science and biology. Most animals do of course, but especially mammals and ESPECIALLY advanced primates. How do you think a dog knows how soft to bite when wanting to simply play with you versus when wanting to inflict pain for defense? How do you think Koko knows how to gently handle a kitten or turn on a faucet or hug Penny without crushing them? You have to stop thinking there is some magic line that separates humans from all other animals. It is all on a spectrum and we are just at the top intellectually.

[@EdsterIII]

This video in a way was haunting. Not in a bad way. Koko, this sweet gorilla instantly took to Robin. She saw his face, felt his heart and she KNEW he was hurting. People claim animals have no "feelings" or can remember or sense things. To them I say BS! I grew up in a alcoholic home. There were nights of fear, crying, hiding. It is a viciously cruel disease. My little dogs, they were brother and sister, they KNEW when I was sad, afraid, upset. Animals can have a bond with people, some better than others, and some people just have a way about them as well. Robin Williams had that with Koko. You could see she was gentle with him. Showed him love and affection right off. She in my opinion felt his sadness and fear. Not fear of her so much, but Robin's fear of the future, the "unknown". She sensed his sadness and pain. Robin gave so much joy to people. Millions love him! They adored his comedy acts, his characters, and his flat out love of laughter. What hurts me is inside this extremely funny man was crying in pain. I knew a sweet and beautiful woman. She was just turning 23. She worked near my home. Then later she worked with me. I was a overnight supervisor and she was my customer service. I was in charge of getting everything ready for morning, she was in charge of the front end. We had a blast together. We'd joke, laugh, talk about everything and anything! I'd cover her brakes and 99.9% she'd sit with me and we'd talk. She was amazing. I knew her brother, he was incredibly smart. He went to my school. A couple years younger than me. But I knew him mainly from school and her. Then one day she didn't come into work. I had to cover the front end. No problem. The next day, same thing. She called in the first night but the next, nothing. She NEVER did that, she was always on time and at work. By the third day we had a new overnight person. She had been there before so she knew the routine. That next night I found out she had killed herself. This incredibly warm, sweet, funny, adorable, and beautiful woman who I loved working with, talking to, and just liked everything about her, she was dead. I was so sad, lost, angry, depressed, and mostly confused. I didn't understand how or why? She always was so happy. She always had a happy-go-lucky attitude and smile. She always SEEMED like she was great. Hidden was a sadness I didn't know about. I think back and wonder, if maybe I'd reached out more. Maybe told her more personal things about me, and how she made me feel. Maybe? This pain inside was so painful she'd rather not live than deal with it. Now Robin was one of the funniest people on the planet. He was a comedic genius! His name on the marquee meant you were seeing a LEGEND, AN ICON, a BRILLIANT COMEDIAN, and a GREAT PERSON! It's sad that there can be pain so brutal, so cruel, that people don't want to live. When I see people making comments telling people to do just that, it sickens me. Life is so precious. I wished at one point that I'd just die. I couldn't do it, but I felt that empty and alone. It is a very real, and very terrifying feeling. We need to look at this gorilla, a primate, yet she had more love and heart than 90% of the people on line! Sad, very sad!

[@Gonindunit2]

I truly understand your feelings, and I've got a philosphy about all of this. I believe that there's a better world beyond this one, and I believe that God is going to somehow make it all...all of it...right. I truly believe this because I had an NDE, near-death experience, left my body and came eyeball to eyeball with God Himself. The real one. It was wonderful and even though I'd spent the previous two years as drugged out as I could get, I could tangibly feel and see to the core of my DNA that He really liked me, loved me, adored me. Everything is going to be all right one day and it's not so far away anymore.

[@ChickenFerLei]

@@Gonindunit2 would love to hear your testimony!!!!

[@duys97]

oh man that is incredible!

[@duys97]

***** yeah i remember that i saw that too

[@Gonindunit2]

***** Yes, Koko had a kitten that was hit by a car. She cried and later on they brought her a couple of kittens to choose from and she took TWO. :)

[@duys97]

***** two is better than one!

[@duys97]

okay

[@jc_malone8217]

Hope For Humanity Talking about Williams death?

[@blakedubey3868]

Robin could even make a gorilla laugh. Such an extraordinary human being.

[@needabreak]

I loved this man. It still makes me cry that he is gone, but he left such a legacy. He also left us with a lesson. If your loved ones are displaying unusual behavior, please intervene. You could save a life and a heartbreak.

[@syztym]

RIP to an absolutely hairy animal. RIP to Koko too. lol. Both of these intelligent creatures blessed many with their presence. Robin will always be a legend.

[@EmilyLane-r1i]

This is my favorite video on the internet.

[@Gonindunit2]

If you go to the Kokoflix channel, you can watch the video they made to celebrate Koko's life. She would have been 47 on the 4th of July, 2018, but passed away in her sleep June 16th. -- It's my firm belief (and personal experience) that these wonderful creatures of God most definitely DO go to heaven. See you Up There, Koko!

[@cinnion]

Yea... the Creator probably needed a pick-me-up, and wanted the full act on stage up there. Two of the most amazing beings to have graced this planet in my lifetime.

[@Semidang_Rinduh]

Rest in Peace Koko

[@lise895]

I cant believe Koko passed away..... im so sad

[@stevewhite3635]

Jan Turner 🇨🇦😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😭😭😭😭😭 may they both RIP 😍😘😗😙😚

[@marylousakosky4010]

And with Robin too..Had mercy on his soul. \0/

[@wokeaf5528]

Thank you to guy whoever recorded and made this video

[@lollypop6155]

Tears are rolling down my face this very instant after watching this video. What sweethearts they both were. R.I.P. Koko and Robin.

[@capnyeti]

he looked truly happy. maybe he should have hung out with koko More

[@atchedai8576]

How that even possible?

[@brendfamoody8816]

Vamphaery wondrerful

[@sandralee9155]

Stealth_Yeti It made them both so happy! and koko needed friends! Her mom abandoned her aw!

[@Roadent1241]

I'm sure he would have loved to.

[@jessmjfan989]

my soul just died a little....i want to hug koko so bad!

[@kevinawarner1005]

awww this is the sweetest video ever and before I go any further she is just adorable and sweet ,love the part where took off robin's glasses and put it on her awwwwwww .

[@lauremurkuns7059]

Friends for life❤❤. THANK you so much for sharing this precious moment. R.I.P.

[@RealGuigsy]

Few things in this world are as beautiful as this. Truly moving.

[@carebear88]

They're playing in heaven together, absolutely. That moment @4:12 brings me to tears

[@SWLinPHX]

NOOOOOO!!!!! I just found out! I have been watching and commenting on her videos religiously for years and always said I knew she was old for a gorilla and would be devastated and sad when I hear she dies. The day is now HERE! :(

[@insanitysymphony9175]

Dude so funny he made a gorilla laugh and made her day by visiting her