Despite the heartbreaking way he died, Williams was known for his kindness, compassion and support for others throughout his life. "The next day it changed everything, and Mom went back to chemo." Williams was also fondly remembered by his child co-star Lisa Jakub, who played Lydia Hillard in Mrs. Doubtfire. "I told him what happened, and he wrote a letter to my school asking them to please reconsider." "I don’t know if he ever knew how massive that was and how much I felt like he was in my corner."