Comedian Robin Williams Found Dead at 63
Comedian Robin Williams died suddenly on Monday morning inside his residence in Tiburon, California, according to his wife and publicist.
The Marin County Sheriff's Department received a 911 report of a male not breathing in a residence in unincorporated Tiburon, California at 11:55 a.m. Monday. Emergency personnel arrived and pronounced the subject deceased at 12:02 p.m. He was identified as Robin McLaurin Williams, 63. A preliminary investigation identified the cause of death suicide due to asphyxiation.
Preliminary information indicated Williams was last seen alive at the residence at approximately 10 p.m. Sunday. He was located Monday morning shortly before 11:55 a.m. His wife also lives at the residence.
"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," the sheriff's department said.
Mara Buxbaum, a representative for Williams, released a statement Monday afternoon: "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."
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. --
The actor-comedian Robin Williams was found dead in an apparent suicide by asphyxiation, Marin County Sheriff's officials said Monday.The Marin County Sheriff's Department received a 911 report of a male not breathing in a residence in unincorporated Tiburon, California at 11:55 a.m. Monday. Emergency personnel arrived and pronounced the subject deceased at 12:02 p.m. He was identified as Robin McLaurin Williams, 63. A preliminary investigation identified the cause of death suicide due to asphyxiation.
Preliminary information indicated Williams was last seen alive at the residence at approximately 10 p.m. Sunday. He was located Monday morning shortly before 11:55 a.m. His wife also lives at the residence.
"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," the sheriff's department said.
Mara Buxbaum, a representative for Williams, released a statement Monday afternoon: "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."
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