Robin Williams' daughter quits Twitter following social media abuse

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Last Updated : Aug 15 2014 | 3:35 PM IST

After her Twitter account was swarmed with disturbing images of her father after his death and gruesome messages, Robin William's daughter, Zelda Williams has reportedly decided to quit Twitter.

According to The Verge, Williams reported two Twitter users, @PimpStory and @MrGoosebuster, who have been suspended from the social media network. However, a commenter claimed that they have opened another account and are now bragging about the attention they got because of the incident.

The actress also recently posted a statement on Instagram, asking people to respect her, her family and friends.

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First Published: Aug 15 2014 | 3:23 PM IST

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