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Actor Robin Williams dies of apparent suicide

The Marin County Sheriff's coroner's division said it suspected Williams committed suicide by asphyxia, but the cause of death is still under investigation and an autopsy will be conducted today.

From movies like Mrs Doubtfire to award winning movies like Good Will Hunting, Robin Williams was a household name and sadly is no more.

He died at the age of 63.

The Marin County Sheriff’s coroner’s division said it suspected Williams committed suicide by asphyxia, but the cause of death is still under investigation and an autopsy will be conducted today.

Celebrities also shared their condolences on Twitter:

 

A tweet cannot begin to describe the hugeness of Robin Williams heart and soul and talent. This is so sad.

— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen)

I could not be more stunned by the loss of Robin Williams, mensch, great talent, acting partner, genuine soul.

— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo)

 

What movies will you remember him by?

 

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Wayne van der Walt

Wayne van der Walt, with around 15 years in the media industry, is editor of Highvelder Newspaper. His accolades include Frewin Awards for Newspaper of the Year and Front Page of the Year, and FCJ Photographer of the Year, among other honours.

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