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Robin Williams found dead, friends and family express grief and condolences

 

Williams' publicist said that he had been "battling severe depression." Courtesy Photo
Williams’ publicist said that he had been “battling severe depression.” Courtesy Photo

Robin Williams was remembered today as a Hollywood and comedic luminary by colleagues and friends stunned by the actor’s death from an apparent suicide in Marin County.

“Robin Williams was like no other,” said Henry Winkler, a star of “Happy Days,” on which Williams originated his breakout role of the alien Mork.

“To watch him create on the spot was a privilege to behold,” Winkler wrote on his Twitter page. “Robin you are an angel now. Rest in peace.”

Fred Willard added, “Comedy has lost a great man.”

According to the Marin County coroner’s office, paramedics responded to Williams’ home in Tiburon around noon after receiving a 911 call about an unconscious person. Williams, 63, was pronounced dead at the scene. Coroner’s officials said investigators believe “the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made.”

Williams’ publicist, Mara Buxbaum, said Williams “has been battling severe depression of late.”

“This is a tragic and sudden loss,” Buxbaum said.

Susan Schneider, Williams’ wife, said she “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.”

Comedian George Lopez responded on his Twitter page, saying “Vaya Con Dios, my friend. I love you.” Comedian Chris Rock wrote, “So sad so funny.”

Actor Jon Cryer of “Two and a Half Men” wrote, “We will try to carry on, but it won’t be any fun without you.”
Flowers will be placed on Williams’ star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.

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