FIFA president Sepp Blatter pays tribute to late actor Robin Williams

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has expressed his sadness following the death of American actor and comedian Robin Williams.

The 63-year-old was found dead at his home in San Francisco, California on Monday as a result of an apparent suicide by asphyxiation, according to the local coroner's office.

Williams, who has been in a wide range of films including Good Will Hunting, Mrs Doubtfire and Good Morning, Vietnam, met Blatter at the 1994 World Cup draw in Las Vegas.

The 78-year-old referred to this meeting on Twitter by posting a photo and the message: "Very sad news about Robin Williams. Great memories of him and Faye Dunaway at World Cup draw in '93. We'll miss you."

Very sad news about Robin Williams. Great memories of him and Faye Dunaway at World Cup draw in '93. We'll miss you. pic.twitter.com/unGYcBRMy7

— Joseph S Blatter (@SeppBlatter) August 12, 2014