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Robin Williams is dead

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Investigation into Death of Actor Robin Williams

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’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 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.

http://www.marinsheriff.org/uploads/854.pdf
 
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Waiting for independent confirmation. A little strange that the PR got moved on the Marin County sheriff's website without breaking somewhere else first. Considering the locale, I guess it's conceivable that somebody hacked the website, but unlikely.
 
Statement from his publicist via Entertainment Weekly: "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."

Bloomberg also has confirmation from the coroner's office. It's legit.
 
Depression is such a dark and ugly disease. I hope Robin has found the peace he was seeking.
 
Damn that sucks. He'll always be remembered for his comedic roles, but he fucking crushed Good Will Hunting. His monologue on the bench with Will is one of my all-time favorite movie scenes.
 
Just awful. Fuck depression.

Hate that someone that made so many people happy had to resort to suicide.

:(
 
It's hard to reconcile because he's so well-known for his humor and bringing a smile to others' faces... depression is dark and ugly, indeed.
 
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