R.I.P. Robin Williams, actor and comedian dead at 63

Renewed actor and comedian Robin Williams died at the age of 63 on Monday, August 11. His body was found in his Tiburon, California and the coroner suspects the cause of death to be the result of suicide.

In addition to being one of Hollywood’s biggest stars (he had roles in films such as "Mrs. Doubtfire", "Hook", "Good Will Hunting" and "Dead Poets Society"), Williams was a celebrated stand-up comedian and also had a music career: he released six albums between 1979 and 2010.

Williams’ publicist issued an official statement saying: "Robin Williams passed away this morning. 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".

Marvin County Sherrif’s Department also issued a statement:

"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’sOffice, as well as the Tiburon Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire Protection District were dispatched to the incident with emergency personnel arriving on scene at12:00 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".