Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams (“Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Patch Adams,” “Good Morning Vietnam,” “Good Will Hunting,” and countless others) died Monday morning (August 11) at the age of 63.
“Robin Williams passed away this morning,” rep Mara Buxbaum said in a statement. “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.”
The Marin County Sheriff’s Office-Coroner Division believe the death to be a suicide, but note that a “comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made.”
On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 am, 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 Divisions 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.
R.I.P. Robin Williams. Your work will never be forgotten and will continue to spread happiness around the world. pic.twitter.com/Rg9muoPSXu
— 2DOPEBOYZ (@2DopeBoyz) August 11, 2014
