John Locke with facial hair

Robin Williams and his daughter, Zelda Williams, who together starred in official Nintendo commercials and shared a well-known passion for The Legend of Zelda franchise.... Robin Williams and his family were avid fans of the original The Legend of Zelda (released in North America in 1987), inspiring them to name his daughter Zelda Williams (born in 1989). Robin and Zelda teamed up with Nintendo to star in promotional video ads for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and other titles in the series. . . . . The Legend of Zelda first came out in Japan in 1986 and reached North America in 1987 on the Nintendo Entertainment System. It became one of the best-selling games of its era and launched one of the most famous franchises in video game history. Williams was a lifelong gamer. He played everything from Zelda to Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, and he often said games were a way he connected with his kids. His daughter, Zelda Williams, was born in 1989. She has since become an actor and director, making her feature directing debut with the 2024 horror comedy “Lisa Frankenstein.” Robin Williams died in 2014, at the age of 63. After his death, fans started an online petition asking Nintendo to honor him with a character in a future Zelda game. It gathered hundreds of thousands of signatures. Nintendo never officially confirmed a tribute, which is why the Breath of the Wild lookalike remains a fan theory. #drthehistories