Robin Williams Dead at 63 of Suspected Suicide

Robin Williams is dead at the age of 63.

According to The Associated Press, the former Oscar winner and veteran actor committed suicide inside his Northern California home.

Robin Williams Dead at 63

The Marin County Sheriff's Office reports that authorities responded to a 911 call just before noon today and found the star’s unresponsive body on the scene; a coroner suspects suicide due to asphyxia.

Williams went back to rehab last month to focus on sobriety and insiders confirm alcohol remained an issue for him up to the very end.

He struggled with cocaine and alcohol abuse in the early 1980s, but had been sober for over two decades until recently.

Williams was best known for his starring roles in classic films such Dead Poets Society, Mrs. Doubtfire and Jumanji.

He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting and had just starred last TV season in the fall sitcom The Crazy Ones.

A forensic examination is  scheduled for tomorrow with subsequent toxicology testing to be conducted.

UPDATE: Says the actor's rep via statement:

"Robin Williams passed away this morning. He was been 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."

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

1. Mork (Mork & Mindy)

The role that started it all. Robin Williams starred as an alien on the late 1970s sitcom Mork & Mindy.

We could list any number of movie scenes from Williams' memorable career, but this is one that helped him bring home the Oscar:

Robin Williams in Good Will Hunting

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

 

2. Adrian Cronauer (Good Morning, Vietnam)

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

 

3. John Keating (Dead Poets Society)

In 1989, Williams appeared as an eccentric professor in Dead Poets Society.

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

 

4. Parry (The Fisher King)

Williams wandered around as a unique homeless man in the 1991 film The Fisher King.

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

 

5. The Genie (Aladdin)

Williams granted the titular character in Aladdin three wishes in the memorable 1995 animated movie.

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

 

6. Peter Banning (Hook)

His whimsy on full display, Williams played Peter Banning (Peter Pan) in the hit film Hook

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

 

7. Mrs. Doubtfire (Mrs. Doubtfire)

Truly, could you imagine any other actor as Mrs. Doubtfire?

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

 

8. Sean Maguire (Good Will Hunting)

Williams won an Academy Award for playing Dr. Sean Maguire in Good Will Hunting, a character who couseled Matt Damon's title character.

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

 

9. Teddy Roosevelt (Night at the Museum)

Williams also appeared as Teddy Roosevelt in the third Night at the Museum movie, which will come out after he has left us.

Robin Williams: His Most Memorable Roles

 

10. Simon Roberts (The Crazy Ones)

Simon Roberts marked his final role. The Crazy Ones last for just one season on CBS.

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