Beloved actor Robin Williams was found dead on Monday, police reported.

He was 63.

The apparent cause of death was suicide by asphyxiation, authorities said. According to his publicist, Williams had been battling severe depression.

Williams was best known for his starring roles in classic comedies like Mrs. Doubtfire and Jumanji. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting. He rose to fame while playing Mork the alien in the TV show Mork & Mindy, a Happy Days spinoff.

Most recently, Williams had starred in the new CBS sitcom 'The Crazy Ones.' It was cancelled after just one season.

Susan Schneider, the actor's wife, released the following statement to the New York Times' Dave Itzkoff:

"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 that the focus will not be on Robin's death but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."
Fellow actors took to Twitter to express deep sorrows on the death of the popular actor.

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Ofonagoro: Beloved actor Robin Williams was found dead on Monday, police reported.

He was 63.

The apparent cause of death was suicide by asphyxiation, authorities said. According to his publicist, Williams had been battling severe depression.

Williams was best known for his starring roles in classic comedies like Mrs. Doubtfire and Jumanji. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting. He rose to fame while playing Mork the alien in the TV show Mork & Mindy, a Happy Days spinoff.

Most recently, Williams had starred in the new CBS sitcom 'The Crazy Ones.' It was cancelled after just one season.

Susan Schneider, the actor's wife, released the following statement to the New York Times' Dave Itzkoff:

"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 that the focus will not be on Robin's death but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."
Fellow actors took to Twitter to express deep sorrows on the death of the popular actor.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/11/robin-williams-dead-dies_n_5670050.html

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This is almost unimaginable, that a comedian died of depression. True happiness comes from God. RIP TO THE DEAD.

Dreal1247: This is almost unimaginable, that a comedian died of depression. True happiness comes from God. RIP TO THE DEAD.

Most great comedian has some kind of depression and some are even bipolar.

Ashantiking:

Most great comedian has some kind of depression and some are even bipolar.

. True

Dreal1247: This is almost unimaginable, that a comedian died of depression. True happiness comes from God. RIP TO THE DEAD.

Its a strange world.

sad sad ... depression is real and very tough for whoever is going through it.
RIP Robbin .... My favourite movie of his is an old one .... Mrs Doubtfire where he plays the role of a women ... funny funny
Thanks for all the entertainment ..... adieu

This is really too sad news. He is a amazing actor. I never forgot his action.

Dreal1247: This is almost unimaginable, that a comedian died of depression. True happiness comes from God. RIP TO THE DEAD.

Most comedians have miserable private lives, you don't know what kind of dark times the was having off-screen. His second divorce wiped him out financially and he had to go back to work...on TV !

Whites and depression sef!

What a shame! Killed yourself because you can't face your challenges; that's a defeat man.


The remedy to depression: get out onto the streets, look for someone that is hurting, and make them feel better by showing them love- you'll heal yourself in the process.