Robin Williams has died at 63

[Janice]

Breaking now....heard it was suicide. Terrible news.

[Vahan]

Source? I can't find anything.

Wait. Maybe this is it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...t-suicide.html

[Mr. Television]

I can't believe it. He was just on The Crazy Ones last season. Wow.

[Janice]

Actor Robin Williams death confirmed by Marin County Sheriff's Department

By EMILY CEGIELSKI

According to a press release and confirmed over the phone to AOL, the actor Robin Williams was found dead in his residence Monday afternoon by emergency personnel. A 911 call was recorded at 11:55 a.m., reporting a male adult had been found unconscious and unresponsive at his residence in Tiburon, Calif. The subject was pronounced deceased at 12:02 P.M. and has been identified as Robin Williams. Williams was 63.

An investigation into the death is reportedly underway, according to the Sheriff's Office, but the coroner suspects the death to be suicide due to asphyxia. Officials claim the actor was last seen alive at approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, August 10.

According to Dave Itzkoff of the New York Times, Williams' publicist has confirmed his death, and Williams' wife has released the following statement:

"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 million." - Susan Schneider, wife

[Vahan]

But why would he kill himself? His life seemed to be going perfectly well for him, didn't it?

[Janice]

http://www.cnn.com/

Robin Williams dead





He was battling severe depression, representative says

Comedic actor Robin Williams died at his Northern California home Monday, law enforcement officials said. Williams was 63. FULL STORY

[Janice]

Jane Valez is covering it now with Dr. Drew. I'm hearing suicide due to asphyxia. ??

Dr. Drew suspects hanging.

[Mr. Television]

Originally Posted by Janice

http://www.cnn.com/

Robin Williams dead





He was battling severe depression, representative says

Comedic actor Robin Williams died at his Northern California home Monday, law enforcement officials said. Williams was 63. FULL STORY

Wow. You just never know. He seemed so happy.

R.I.P. Robin and thank you for all the wonderful laughs all these years. Even though you had a great movie career I'll always remember you from Mork & Mindy.

[80sTrivia]

So very sad...Good Will Hunting, Jumanji and Mrs. Doubtfire are three of my favorite movies of all time. It seems that many of the most talented people who bring such joy and laughter into other's lives fight overwhelming personal demons. He will be missed by billions the world over...

[HuntingtonM15]

Sad, shocking, tragic news. May he rest in peace.

[Dianne3]

I'm shocked and speechless.

[Family Ties Forever!]

Wow. That is awful. RIP Robin Williams

[Mr. Television]

They were just talking to Henry Winkler on CNN. He had a lot of nice things to say about Robin.

[Mr. Television]

http://www.deadline.com/2014/08/robi...anager-studio/

Reactions To Robin Williams Death: Shock And Sadness As The Laughter Ended

By DAVID BLOOM | Monday August 11, 2014 @ 4:58pm PDT

Robin Williams‘ shocking death, in what appears to be a suicide in his Bay Area home, has elicited a flood of reactions from those who knew him best and from fans who’ve followed his work from Mork & Mindy through his Oscar-winning turn in Good Will Hunting, an array of other film, TV and Broadway projects, his standup comedy and much more. Here’s a selection of those reactions:

Henry Winkler, star of Happy Days: “This incredible, delicate, funny, dramatic human being is gone. When he came to do Happy Days, we usually rehearsed Monday to Fridays; he came in Wednesday because they couldn’t find anybody to play this alien from space that Garry Marshall had thought of. And we started rehearsing and I quickly realized I was in the presence of greatness. Hands down – this is not hyperbole. My only job was to keep a straight face and it was impossible because no matter that you said to him – no matter what line you gave to him, he took it in, processed it and then it flew out of his mouth, never the same way twice… You knew, Oh boy, you’re witnessing the beginning of something unbelievably special. He was electric — electrifying – and he was like, that no matter what he did, all the time…No matter what he did, he was that…It was just an amazing thing to witness.”



Twentieth Century Fox TV, Producer of Williams’s last TV show, The Crazy Ones: “Robin Williams was a comedy giant, and although we only knew him personally for a season, he was warm, funny and a true professional. His cast and crew both loved him and loved working with him, and our hearts go out to his family and friends. He was one of a kind.”

21st Century Fox, where Williams had been part of filming the third Night at the Museum: “There really are no words to describe the loss of Robin Williams. He was immensely talented, a cherished member of our community, and part of the Fox family. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and fans. He will be deeply missed.”

Pam Dawber, Williams’ co-star on Mork & Mindy: “I am completely and totally devastated. What more can be said?!”

James Lipton, host of Inside the Actors Studio: “He was the first two-hour show we ever did. He opened doors for us. He opened doors for everyone. … I am processing this, as we all are. I’m unable to cope with it.”

SAG-AFTRA President Ken Howard (Williams had been a union member since 1977): “I am deeply saddened to hear of Robin Williams’ death. He was a performer of limitless versatility, equally adept at comedy and drama, whether scripted or improv. With his incomparable manic style, he could appeal to adult sensibilities in a stand-up comedy routine or elicit giggles from children as the voice of Genie in Aladdin. Outside of his career, he used his considerable talents to raise money for charity. He was not only a talented man, but a true humanitarian. It’s such a tremendous loss.”

David Steinberg, Williams’ manager for 35 years: “Nobody made the world laugh like Robin Williams. My brother, my friend, my soul mate, I will miss you.”

[JamesG]

Very sad.

I had read not too long ago that he was in a rehab center being treated for alcoholism shortly after "The Crazy Ones" got canned. So, unfortunately, things were starting to go down for him...