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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Just in case

EbolaParasite: Just in case

incase....

Depression kills

May his soul rest in perfect peace

Wow! That's a huge loss in the film industry, may his loved ones find healing and comfort.

True happiness only comes from God. A comedian- dying of depression. Sounds funny. Rip.

Well I hear people who make others laugh are the saddest themselves

Good night sweet Prince.

Eyaa, poor guy
RIP.
The guy was a real comic. Loved his fake accents.
Dear God, protect Aki and Pawpaw. If they ever get depressed, e go easy pass for them to overdose. Amen.

Kalvan1000:

Good night sweet Prince.

Mrs Doubtfire....the film that introduced me to genius...

So sad and shocked.

DaVinChiSam: Well I hear people who make others laugh are the saddest themselves

True....and very tragic.

bushdoc9919:

Mrs Doubtfire....the film that introduced me to genius...

So sad and shocked.

It's such a great movie.

Well it better to be unkwn nd die peacefully den al dis,fame shit, one cnt even enjoy life as it was meant to, most of dem been frustrated ... well if it truly sucide no pity for u.. bt if not RIP