Robin Williams – actor, comedian – dies
Robins Williams is dead at the age of 63
He committed suicide at his home.
July 21, 1951 – August 11, 2014
Shockingly, suddenly, tragically, the actor was found dead at his home in Tiburon, Calif., Monday morning, according to the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division.
“Robin Williams passed away this morning,” his rep confirmed to E! News. “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.”
Williams had been extremely candid–and humorously self-deprecating–when it came to his past battles with substance abuse. Earlier this summer he had checked into a preventive treatment facility as part of what his rep called his “continued commitment” to staying sober.
According to the Marin County authorities, a 911 call was received at 11:55 a.m. reporting that a male adult had been found unconscious and was not breathing. The Sheriff’s Office and Tiburon Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire Protection District were dispatched to the scene and arrived at noon.
Williams was pronounced dead at 12:02 p.m. on Monday.
The Coroner Division has confirmed the death was suicide due to asphyxia.
Some of the many hit movies Williams starred in include:
Mrs. Doubtfire
Good Morning Vietnam
Patch Adams
Good Will Hunting (Best Supporting Actor Oscar)
One Hour Photo
The Fisher King
Dead Poets Society