Robin Williams Dies of Suspected Suicide at 63
Oscar-Winning Actor Believed to Have Died of Suicide by Asphyxiation
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Comedian and Academy Award-winning actor Robin Williams was found dead in his Northern California home on Monday, local authorities said. He is remembered for his zany comic persona as well as more subtle dramatic performances. Photo: AP
Robin Williams, who died Monday at age 63, harnessed his zany comic persona to become one of Hollywood's most celebrated and bankable movie stars.
Mr. Williams was found dead at his home in Tiburon, Calif., just north of San Francisco, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office
Emergency personnel found Mr. Williams inside the house he shared with his wife, Susan Schneider, after a 911 call reported a man unconscious and not breathing. The sheriff's office said Mr. Williams was last seen alive at 10 p.m. on Sunday.
On Tuesday, sheriff's officials said the actor committed suicide by hanging himself with a belt. He also had superficial cuts on his wrist, and a pocketknife was found nearby.
"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," Ms. Schneider said in a statement. "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."
Actor Robin Williams's death by apparent suicide highlights an alarming trend of rising suicide rates among adults aged 35 - 64. Beth Israel Center's Dr. Igor Galynker discusses on Lunch Break with Sara Murray. Photo: Getty
A look at the influence and versatility of the career of Robin Williams, who died on Monday at age 63. WSJ entertainment reporter John Jurgensen joins the News Hub to discuss. Photo: Getty
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Mr. Williams's high energy at times masked a personal struggle with alcohol and drug addiction, and a representative for the actor said Monday that "he has been battling severe depression of late."
After starting his career in stand-up comedy and bursting into public consciousness in 1978 with the hit television comedy "Mork & Mindy," Mr. Williams built an acting career that included a mix of over-the-top star vehicles like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Birdcage," along with well-received roles in dramas including "Awakenings" and "Insomnia."
He was nominated for four Oscars, winning best supporting actor for his role as a therapist to a troubled young math genius in "Good Will Hunting," which was released in 1997. "This might be the one time I'm speechless," he said upon accepting the award.
Since his days on "Mork & Mindy," a fish-out-of-water tale that ran for four seasons in which he played an alien from the planet Ork, Mr. Williams demonstrated a fully formed comedic style filled with tics and habits that would become his trademarks.
Those idiosyncrasies, like monologues full of non sequiturs or unexpected accents, would help him quickly become one of the world's biggest comedy stars and a favorite guest of late-night television talk shows. Even when not pictured on screen, Mr. Williams had a tendency to become the center of attention, including a celebrated turn as the voice of the madcap genie in the 1992 animated film "Aladdin."
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Robin Williams speaks onstage during the Emmy Awards last September in Los Angeles. Getty Images
"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien—but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit," President Obama said in a statement.
In 1986, he worked with fellow comedians Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal to start Comic Relief Inc., a charity that raises money for the homeless. Together, they hosted an annual comedy fundraiser for more than a decade, reuniting in 2006 to raise money for people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
But Mr. Williams surprised many fans who thought of him as "Mork from Ork" by harnessing his manic energy into a string of more dramatic roles. Beginning with 1987's "Good Morning, Vietnam," he was nominated for a best actor Oscar three times in five years, with nominations also for "Dead Poets Society" and "The Fisher King."
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Robin Williams in Film Touchstone Pictures/Everett Collection
Mr. Williams's acting career slowed in the past decade. He starred in the short-lived series "The Crazy Ones," which was canceled in May. He recently played the role of Teddy Roosevelt in the family comedy "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb," which will be released in December.
"What I will always remember about Robin, perhaps even more than his comic genius, extraordinary talent and astounding intellect, was his huge heart—his tremendous kindness, generosity, and compassion as an acting partner, colleague and fellow traveler in a difficult world," said Nathan Lane.
Robin Williams Dies of Suspected Suicide at 63
Oscar-Winning Actor Believed to Have Died of Suicide by Asphyxiation
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Updated Aug. 12, 2014 3:14 p.m. ET
Comedian and Academy Award-winning actor Robin Williams was found dead in his Northern California home on Monday, local authorities said. He is remembered for his zany comic persona as well as more subtle dramatic performances. Photo: AP
Robin Williams, who died Monday at age 63, harnessed his zany comic persona to become one of Hollywood's most celebrated and bankable movie stars.
Mr. Williams was found dead at his home in Tiburon, Calif., just north of San Francisco, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office
Emergency personnel found Mr. Williams inside the house he shared with his wife, Susan Schneider, after a 911 call reported a man unconscious and not breathing. The sheriff's office said Mr. Williams was last seen alive at 10 p.m. on Sunday.
On Tuesday, sheriff's officials said the actor committed suicide by hanging himself with a belt. He also had superficial cuts on his wrist, and a pocketknife was found nearby.
"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," Ms. Schneider said in a statement. "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."
Actor Robin Williams's death by apparent suicide highlights an alarming trend of rising suicide rates among adults aged 35 - 64. Beth Israel Center's Dr. Igor Galynker discusses on Lunch Break with Sara Murray. Photo: Getty
A look at the influence and versatility of the career of Robin Williams, who died on Monday at age 63. WSJ entertainment reporter John Jurgensen joins the News Hub to discuss. Photo: Getty
Speakeasy
Subdued End to Williams's TV Career
Williams: A Comedic Force of Nature
San Francisco Mourns Local Hero
Actor Remembered by Friends, Fans
Comedian a 'True Friend' to U.S. Troops
Six of Williams's Best Performances
Mr. Williams's high energy at times masked a personal struggle with alcohol and drug addiction, and a representative for the actor said Monday that "he has been battling severe depression of late."
After starting his career in stand-up comedy and bursting into public consciousness in 1978 with the hit television comedy "Mork & Mindy," Mr. Williams built an acting career that included a mix of over-the-top star vehicles like "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "The Birdcage," along with well-received roles in dramas including "Awakenings" and "Insomnia."
He was nominated for four Oscars, winning best supporting actor for his role as a therapist to a troubled young math genius in "Good Will Hunting," which was released in 1997. "This might be the one time I'm speechless," he said upon accepting the award.
Since his days on "Mork & Mindy," a fish-out-of-water tale that ran for four seasons in which he played an alien from the planet Ork, Mr. Williams demonstrated a fully formed comedic style filled with tics and habits that would become his trademarks.
Those idiosyncrasies, like monologues full of non sequiturs or unexpected accents, would help him quickly become one of the world's biggest comedy stars and a favorite guest of late-night television talk shows. Even when not pictured on screen, Mr. Williams had a tendency to become the center of attention, including a celebrated turn as the voice of the madcap genie in the 1992 animated film "Aladdin."
View Slideshow
Robin Williams speaks onstage during the Emmy Awards last September in Los Angeles. Getty Images
"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien—but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit," President Obama said in a statement.
In 1986, he worked with fellow comedians Whoopi Goldberg and Billy Crystal to start Comic Relief Inc., a charity that raises money for the homeless. Together, they hosted an annual comedy fundraiser for more than a decade, reuniting in 2006 to raise money for people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
But Mr. Williams surprised many fans who thought of him as "Mork from Ork" by harnessing his manic energy into a string of more dramatic roles. Beginning with 1987's "Good Morning, Vietnam," he was nominated for a best actor Oscar three times in five years, with nominations also for "Dead Poets Society" and "The Fisher King."
View Slideshow
Robin Williams in Film Touchstone Pictures/Everett Collection
Mr. Williams's acting career slowed in the past decade. He starred in the short-lived series "The Crazy Ones," which was canceled in May. He recently played the role of Teddy Roosevelt in the family comedy "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb," which will be released in December.
"What I will always remember about Robin, perhaps even more than his comic genius, extraordinary talent and astounding intellect, was his huge heart—his tremendous kindness, generosity, and compassion as an acting partner, colleague and fellow traveler in a difficult world," said Nathan Lane.
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