Why did Robin Williams kill himself?

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. The factors behind ... Susan told Good Morning America that at no point during their time together did he talk about killing himself. read more

Robin Williams' suicide shocked the nation. Photo: Reuters Robin Williams’ death has shocked the world and ignited a national debate about how people respond publicly to suicide. read more

Robin Williams with his wife Susan Schneider and daughter Zelda (Picture: AP) Robin Williams’ wife Susan Schneider has revealed her husband killed himself because he was suffering from debilitating brain disorder Lewy body dementia. read more

Last time together: On July 21, in what could be the last picture of the comedy giant, Robin Williams posted this photograph to Instagram on his birthday of himself and his Night at the Museum co-star, Crystal the monkey. read more

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. The factors behind his suicide have been speculated upon endlessly as colleagues and friends of Williams came forward to allege that depression contributed to his severe mental state. read more