Legendary Hollywood actor and comedian Robin
Williams has died at age 63. He was found dead
today Monday August 11th in his home in Tiburon
California. Police suspect he committed suicide by
asphyxiation. His publicist said he had been
battling severe depression for a while. Read the
statement from Police in Marin County, Calif
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.
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.”
