How did Robin Williams die?

Robin Williams' widow has said that his medical afflictions would have claimed his life within three “hard years” and that she does not blame him for his ... Williams, who had battled substance addiction in the past, was clean and sober when he died, she said, having recently marked eight years of sobriety. read more

Some of his later tours, after he became a TV and film star, include An Evening With Robin Williams (1982–83), Robin Williams: At The Met (1986) and Robin Williams: Live on Broadway (2002). The latter broke many long-held records for a comedy show. read more

SLIDESHOW: Robin Williams' Best Roles . Jeff Bridges, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Other Stars Reflect on Working with Robin Williams. Robin Williams' Death: The Status of Upcoming Films Like 'Night at the Museum' and 'Mrs. Doubtfire' Williams was last seen alive by his wife, Susan Schneider, at 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, in their home, Boyd said. read more

"Robin Williams was an airman, a doctor, a genie, a nanny, a president, a professor, a bangarang Peter Pan, and everything in between. But he was one of a kind. He arrived in our lives as an alien -- but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit. He made us laugh. He made us cry. read more

(CNN)-- Robin Williams -- who first made America laugh and eventually touched"every element of the human spirit" in a remarkable range of performances -- died at his Northern California home Monday. Williams apparently took his own life, law enforcement officials said. read more