Why did Robin Williams commit suicide?

When comedian Robin Williams hanged himself in his California home in August 2014, the news of his death was met with incomprehension around the world. ... read more

About 25% to 35% of people who commit suicide have a chemical substance in their blood at the time of death. But there are plenty of depressed or chemically dependent people in the world, and while their struggles are real, their stories — and their lives — don’t end the way Williams’ did. read more

Robin Williams’ wife Susan Schneider has revealed her husband killed himself because he was suffering from debilitating brain disorder Lewy body dementia. After the late comic took his own life last year there was speculation that it was due to depression, but Susan claimed that was just a symptom of the disease. read more

Comedian and actor Robin Williams, 63, died from asphyxia due to hanging, according to the Marin County's Sheriff's Office, Lt. Keith Boyd announced. Comedian and actor Robin Williams, 63, died from asphyxia due to hanging, according to the Marin County's Sheriff's Office, Lt. Keith Boyd announced. read more