This Little-Known Robin Williams Ad Will Break Your Heart All Over Again

A fitting reminder of the joy he brought

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Earlier this week, we recapped some of the best moments from Robin Williams' contributions to advertising, but a reader pointed out that we omitted one of his last—and most touching—commercials.

In the 2012 spot below for Sky Italia satellite TV, Williams plays a life-size robot that a boy finds waiting for him under the Christmas tree. The two are soon inseparable, playing games throughout the house and sharing a few magical moments. 

As news of Williams' death spread this week, the Internet was flooded with stories from fans who grew up in broken or even abusive homes.

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