’ daughter, , spent the of her father's death defending him against what she said are false claims on X. Zelda reacted to a thread from a page called Timecapsule Tales, who shared a viral message about the late actor as part of "a thread of the final images of historic figures," which was shared on Sunday, Aug. 11.

"1. Robin Williams: One of the last photos of a gem of a man, with his pet monkey, taken a few days before he [took his own life] by hanging at the age of 63," the tweet read, along with a photo of the with tufted capuchin monkey on his shoulder. "It’s been brought to my attention some probably BS like this is going viral.

Dad didn’t own a pet monkey, NO ONE should, and if you’re ever tempted to, support your local exotic animal rescues instead," Zelda shared. "That is his Night at the Museum costar, who now lives at one." Zelda clarified that the monkey in the photo was Crystal the Monkey, an animal actress who has appeared in countless Hollywood films over the years, including the Night at the Museum franchise, in which Robin also starred.

After her initial post went viral, she gave fans a warning about believing posts they see online about her late dad, especially on the anniversary of his death. It’s been brought to my attention some probably AI written BS like this is going viral. Dad didn’t own a pet monkey, NO ONE should, and if you’re ever tempted to, support your local exotic animal rescues instead.

That is his Night at the Museum costar, who.