Aug 12 Robin Williams: July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014 Secretary Wayne Clough and Robin Williams at a reception for the film “Night at the Museum” at the National Air and Space Museum in 2009. Rest in peace. Related posts: ICYMI: Highlights from the week that was June 2 – June 8, 2019 “Warrior’s Circle of Honor” will commemorate Native American vets Sidedoor: Take who out to the ballgame? Office of Protection Services has a new director Posted: 12 August 2014 Categories: Obituaries , Spotlight About the Author: Alex di Giovanni Alex di Giovanni is primarily responsible for "other duties as assigned" in the Office of Communications and External Affairs. She has been with the Smithsonian since 2006 and plans to be interred in the Smithson crypt. View all posts byAlex di Giovanni