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Remember That Time Koko Spent Time With Robin Williams?

Earlier this week, famed gorilla Koko died in her sleep at a preserve in California. A few years ago, Robin Williams got the opportunity to meet Koko, who understood about…

LOS ANGELES – SEPTEMBER 21: Actor Robin Williams attends the 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium September 21, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Earlier this week, famed gorilla Koko died in her sleep at a preserve in California. A few years ago, Robin Williams got the opportunity to meet Koko, who understood about 2,000 words plus a modified sign language to communicate with handlers.

It was a sweet meeting, and it appeared that both Robin and Koko enjoyed their time together.