The 63-year-old actor was found unconscious around 12 p.m. inside his unincorporated residence in Tiburon, according to a report by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.
FRANK MICELOTTA/FRANK MICELOTTA/INVISION/APActor Robin Williams was found unconscious around 12 p.m. inside his unincorporated residence in Tiburon, according to a report by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.The coroner suspects that it was a suicide caused by asphyxiation.Actor and comedian Robin Williams has been found dead in his California home in a suspected suicide, according to a sheriff’s press release.
The 63-year-old actor was found unconscious around 12 p.m. inside his unincorporated residence in Tiburon, according to a report by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.
“Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late,” his publicist said in a statement. “This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”
The 63-year-old actor and comedian famously starred in the 1993 film, Mrs. Doubtfire.An investigation into his cause of death is underway.
The coroner suspects that it was a suicide caused by asphyxiation. A forensic examination is scheduled for Tuesday.
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Williams was nominated for an Oscar for Best Actor three times, and took home an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in 1997’s Good Will Hunting.
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