Comedian Billy Crystal will pay tribute to his friend, the late Robin Williams, during the “In Memoriam” segment of next week’s Emmy Awards ceremony, the Television Academy announced today.
Williams, 63, committed suicide at his northern California home on Aug. 11.
The “In Memoriam” segment will feature a musical performance by singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles, according to Emmy Awards Executive Producer Don Mischer.
The 66th Emmy Awards ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
