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"Robin Williams has been found dead at the age of 63. The cause of death is believed to be suicide via asphyxiation, according to the Marin County Coroner&amp;#039;s office. Williams was found in his Tiburon, CA home at around noon on Monday (August 11).  Robin Williams found dead, aged 63: Hollywood expresses shock and sadness &amp;quot;At this time, the Sheriff&amp;#039;s Office Coroner Division suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made,&amp;quot; police said in a statement. Williams, who has struggled with alcohol and drugs in the past, checked into a rehab centre earlier this summer to make sure he would not relapse. His publicist Mara Buxbaum said that the actor had been battling depression of late. &amp;quot;This is a tragic and sudden loss,&amp;quot; she said. &amp;quot;The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.&amp;quot; His wife Susan Schneider also released a statement, saying: &amp;quot;I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin&amp;#039;s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. &amp;quot;As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin&amp;#039;s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.&amp;quot;   A forensic exam has been scheduled for Tuesday (August 12). Williams was known for films such as Good Morning Vietnam (1987), Mrs Doubtfire (1993) and Good Will Hunting (1997), and the TV series Mork &amp;amp; Mindy (1978-1982). He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor three times and won for his performance in Good Will Hunting. Williams is survived by his wife and three children. Individuals who are affected by this story or are experiencing suicidal feelings, please contact Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or via Samaritans.org or Mind on 0300 123 3393 and Mind.org.uk Robin Williams - career in pictures:  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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