Robin Williams’ youngest son honors his beloved father by getting married on his birthday
Robin Williams’ children have another reason to celebrate July 21.
Williams’ daughter Zelda, 29, revealed in an emotional Instagram post Tuesday that her brother Cody, 27, got married on what would have been their father's 68th birthday.
"The 21st of July has meant many things to me over the years," Zelda wrote. "It was the day my Dad was born, and the last day I got to see him. That last one had begun to usurp the joy of the first …in recent years... until two days ago, when it became something new."
"On the 21st of July, 2019, it became the day I officially gained a new sister!" she added.
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Cody tied the knot with Maria Flores Sunday after getting engaged in February 2018. Zelda shared several pictures from the nuptials on Instagram, including a family photo of herself posing with older brother Zak, Cody and her new sister-in-law.
Zak, 36, is Williams' child with first wife Valerie Velardi, while the comedian shared Zelda and Cody with second wife Marsha Garces.
"To (Maria) and Cody, you are a light in all of our lives," Zelda wrote. "I’m so grateful to have paid witness to your love over the years, to have watched you grow and care for each other in ways we should all be so lucky to experience. You were already part of the family in my eyes, but now there’s an official slip of paper somewhere that agrees!"
She continued: "Zak, Mom and I love you both dearly, and I think I can speak for all of us when I say CONGRATULATIONS TO THE BRIDE AND GROOM!"
Cody is not the only sibling to pay homage to their late father, who took his own life on Aug. 11, 2014, at age 63 following bouts of "severe depression."
Zak welcomed his first child, McLaurin Clement Williams, with fiancée Olivia June in May. The baby boy's first name is a nod to Williams, whose middle name was McLaurin. Mom later hinted that his nickname will be "Mickey."
Contributing: Hannah Yasharoff
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