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Robin Williams has died in an "apparent suicide", according to US police.

The full statement is 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.
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.
Williams' publicist Mara Buxbaum told The Hollywood Reporter: “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.”
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.”
Williams, a four-time Oscar nominee, won a supporting actor Oscar for Good Will Hunting. He most recently starred in CBS' comedy The Crazy Ones, which lasted only one season.
He recently checked into rehab in an effort to maintain his sobriety.

RIP, what a great actor

Such a shame, he will be missed. Loved him in Mork and Mindy.

a funny funny man and when asked the question "who would you like to have dinner with past or present?" he was on my list! (still is... now as a past)

Nanu-Nanu! R.I.P.

RIP Robin the world has lost a very funny man. Thank you for the laughs you gave us.

alcohol needs to be banned,its an evil drug.

rip robin, surely will be missed by billions.

OMG.... such a loss,,RIP

So sad. R.I.P. Hillariously funny in many, many films. One I will always associate him with is Popeye, with Shelley Duvall as Olive Oyl. Brilliant! He'll be missed.

Wow shocked !!!
Brilliant Actor, I watched "Patch Adams" just the other day.
Will be missed.

read his biography...funny on the outside, but a tormented soul. at peace now.

Some have more of an impact than others. Robin Williams was one who did.
This is such sad news. Rest In Peace

tragic

RIP Mr Williams, you Legend

another whack to the system. been a difficult couple of years in the celeb world for good or bad.Poor soul