Actor Robin Williams dies at 63; alleged to have been suicide

Legendary Hollywood actor and comedian Robin Williams has
died at age 63. He was found dead today Monday August 11th in
his home in Tiburon California. Police suspect he committed
suicide by asphyxiation. His publicist said he had been battling
severe depression for a while. Read the statement from Police in
Marin County, Calif below...
On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 a.m, 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." Continue..
An investigation into the cause, manner, and circumstances
of the death is currently underway by the Investigations and
Coroner Division s 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.
His wife, Susan Schneider , said:
"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 the focus will not
be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy
and laughter he gave to millions.” .