Williams, who was 63, was found dead by a personal assistant in his home in Tiburon, California in the San Francisco Bay Area. The actor died of asphyxia after hanging himself with a belt.
The death was officially ruled a suicide in November 2014 by Marin County authorities following an investigation and toxicology tests on the comedian’s body.
Williams was suffering from the early stages of Parkinson’s disease and from severe depression, his widow, Susan Schneider, said soon after his death. He had not been ready to share his diagnosis with the public, she said. The actor sought treatment for depression before his death.
A toxicology test on Williams’ body revealed the absence of alcohol or illicit drugs in his system, and prescription medications were detected in concentrations consistent with their use for therapeutic purposes, a statement from the Marin County Sheriff’s Office said.
Williams, who was one of the world’s most famous stand-up comedians, earned an Oscar for his role in the 1997 drama Good Will Hunting. He also starred in the comedies Good Morning, Vietnam, Mrs. Doubtfire, and Night at the Museum.
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His death sent shockwaves across the country and stood in stark contrast to the characters he portrayed in films such as Good Morning, Vietnam and Dead Poets Society who encouraged people to tap into their own inner vitality.
William’s last role was as U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt in the third installment of the Night at the Museum film franchise. The film was released in December 2014.
(Reuters) — August 11, 2015 marks the first anniversary of the unexpected death of Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams.
