Many comedians , actors , and friends gave personal tributes about Winters on social media shortly after his death . Robin Williams posted , " First he was my idol , then he was my mentor and amazing friend . I 'll miss him huge . He was my Comedy Buddha . Long live the Buddha . " In September 2013 , at the 65th Primetime Emmy Awards , Williams would again honor the career and life of Winters
65th Primetime Emmy Awards
65th Primetime Emmy Awards
Jonathan Winters