Robin Williams Dead

The 63-year-old actor was found unconscious around 12 p.m. inside his residence in Tiburon, Calif., according to a report by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office. The coroner suspects that it was a suicide caused by asphyxiation.

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his California home Monday in a suspected suicide, according to local authorities.

The 63-year-old actor was found unconscious around 12 p.m. inside his residence in Tiburon, according to a report by the Marin County Sheriff’s Office.

“Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late," his publicist said in a statement. "This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.”

An investigation into his cause of death is underway but the coroner suspects that it was a suicide caused by asphyxiation. A forensic examination with toxicology testing is scheduled for Tuesday.

Authorities said he was last seen alive at his residence where he lives with his wife around 10 p.m. Sunday.



3501 Civic Center Drive #241
San Rafael, CA 94903
Marin County Sheriff’s Office
Coroner Division
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Lt. Keith Boyd
Assistant Chief Deputy Coroner
415-827-8202
kboyd@marinsheriff.org

August 11, 2014

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.

Media inquiries should be directed to Lt. Keith Boyd at 415-827-8202 or
kboyd@marinsheriff.org.


A great loss for the world. I understand Robin, that looking and acting happy doesn't necessarily mean you are happy. I've been there. God be with you.