Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams was found dead in his California home Monday. He was 63. His death is under investigation, according to press release from the marine county's office. Emergency personnel arrived at Williams' home in Tiburon, Calif., at noon Monday. The sheriff's office suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, the release said, "but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made." Williams' publicist, Mara Buxbaum, said Williams had 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.
" Williams discussed his battle with addiction and how he started drinking again after more than two decades of sobriety, in with Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Kerry O'Brien.
Tributes have been pouring in for US actor Robin
Williams, who was found dead in an apparent suicide at his home near
San Francisco on Monday.
"Robin was a lightning storm of comic genius and our laughter was the thunder that sustained him. He was a pal and I can't believe he's gone." - Film director Steven Spielberg
"He made us laugh. He made us cry. He gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who needed it most." - US President Barack Obama
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