FROM THE NEWSROOM: SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A law enforcement official in Californias Marin (muh-RIHN) County says actor Robin Williams was found dead in his home today north of San Francisco, apparently from suicide caused by asphyxia. Williams press agent said the 63-year-old Oscar winner had recently been battling severe depression. Williams wife Susan Schneider said in a statement that the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. Schneider said she is heartbroken from losing her husband and best friend. And she said she hopes the focus wont be on his death but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions. His career soared in the late 1970s when he starred as the alien in the hit TV show Mork and Mindy. Williams built upon that success through his standup act and such films as Good Morning, Vietnam. He won his Academy Award in a dramatic role, as a teacher in the 1997 film Good Will Hunting. Williams also won three Golden Globes, for Good Morning, Vietnam, Mrs. Doubtfire and The Fisher King.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 01:10:27 +0000