Robin Williams Dies of Suspected Suicide

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Robin Williams Dies of Suspected Suicide

The Oscar-winning actor and comedian was 63.

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams has died at age 63, according to police in Marin County, Calif.

The full statement is below.

On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 a.m, Marin County Communications received a 9-1-1 telephone call reporting a male adult had been located unconscious and not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated Tiburon, CA. The Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Tiburon Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire Protection District were dispatched to the incident with emergency personnel arriving on scene at 12:00 pm. The male subject, pronounced deceased at 12:02 pm has been identified as Robin McLaurin Williams, a 63-year-old resident of unincorporated Tiburon, CA.

An investigation into the cause, manner, and circumstances of the death is currently underway by the Investigations and Coroner Division s of the Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information developed during the investigation indicates Mr. Williams was last seen alive at his residence, where he resides with his wife, at approximately 10:00 pm on August 10, 2014. Mr. Williams was located this morning shortly before the 9-1-1 call was placed to Marin County Communications. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made. A forensic examination is currently scheduled for August 12, 2014 with subsequent toxicology testing to be conducted.

Williams' publicist Mara Buxbaum told The Hollywood Reporter: “Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”

His wife, Susan Schneider, said: "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.”

Williams, a four-time Oscar nominee, won a supporting actor Oscar for Good Will Hunting. He most recently starred in CBS' comedy The Crazy Ones, which lasted only one season.

He recently checked into rehab in an effort to maintain his sobriety.
 

RIP. Robin Wliams......
Its bad when I get my news from T net
 

One of the greatest comedians ever, I remember first seeing him on the Richard Pryor Show, then seeing him on Happy Days as Mork, the Mork character became so popular that it led to the Mork and Mindy show.....
 

How come Pauly Shore can't hang himself instead?
 

Didn't see that coming, too bad for his family. Most selfish thing a person can do, IMO.
 

How sad, and how traumatic for who ever found him. I just don't get it.???
 

my favorite movie of his is what dreams may come. I wonder what made him so depressed. Just goes to show that money and fame wont buy happiness.
 

I wasn't a big fan of him but I did like him in rv
 

RIP Robin - you were one of the greats in our lifetime!
 

I will ignore some of the more callous comments on this thread. Goodbye Robin. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
 

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Sorry if it sounds cold, but I don't have any sympathy for incredibly rich celebrities who destroy themselves with drugs.
 

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

Sorry if it sounds cold, but I don't have any sympathy for incredibly rich celebrities who destroy themselves with drugs.

He was human just like the rest of us....
 

lots of money does not guarantee smarts
 

truly sad, depression is a hard thing to live with and he will be missed
 

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