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Oscar Winning Actor Robin Williams Dead At 63


Legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams died on Monday, a suspected suicide. He was 63.

The Marin County coroner said in a statement that the death was suspected "to be a suicide due to asphyxia."

"Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late," said the comedian's spokeswoman Mara Buxbaum. "This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."

His wife, Susan Schneider, added: "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."

Williams, who won the Academy Award for best supporting actor for 1998's "Good Will Hunting," is survived by his wife and three children â€" son Zachary, 31; daughter Zelda, 25 and son Cody, 22. Williams married Schneider, his third wife, in 2011.

Williams, who most recently starred in the CBS comedy "The Crazy Ones," had recently entered rehab in July, though it was reported at the time that he had entered the Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center in Minnesota in order to maintain his long-term sobriety.

The actor, born in Chicago, rose to fame on the "Happy Days" spinoff "Mork and Mindy," playing the space alien Mork from the planet Ork. The actor, who struggled with substance abuse through the decades, went on to big-screen success in films such as "Good Morning, Vietnam," "The Fisher King" and "Good Will Hunting," which earned him the Oscar in the supporting actor category.

As a comedian, Williams was known for his manic genius, though he also proved adept in dramatic roles.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office Coroner Division made the following announcement:

On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 am, Marin County Communications received a 9-1-1 telephone call reporting a male adult had been located unconscious and not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated Tiburon, CA. The Sheriff's Office, as well as the Tiburon Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire Protection District were dispatched to the incident with emergency personnel arriving on scene at 12:00 pm. The male subject, pronounced deceased at 12:02 pm has been identified as Robin McLaurin Williams, a 63 year old resident of unincorporated Tiburon, CA.

An investigation into the cause, manner, and circumstances of the death is currently underway by the Investigations and Coroner Divisions of the Sheriff's Office. Preliminary information developed during the investigation indicates Mr. Williams was last seen alive at his residence, where he resides with his wife, at approximately 10:00 pm on August 10, 2014. Mr. Williams was located this morning shortly before the 9-1-1 call was placed to Marin County Communications. At this time, the Sheriff'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. A forensic examination is currently scheduled for August 12, 2014 with subsequent toxicology testing to be conducted.

Source: [MSN]

Very sad news, extremely funny guy, great actor especially later in his career when he started taking on more serious roles (Insomnia and One Hour Photo being my favourites). R.I.P.   

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I agree. Such a shame. I've felt sad about this all day!

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Quite possibly the best video i've seen in ages, helped by the fact that i've watched all 5 seasons of Breaking Bad over the last 3 weeks!   

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Quite possibly the best video i've seen in ages, helped by the fact that i've watched all 5 seasons of Breaking Bad over the last 3 weeks!   

Awesome! Nice little twist at the end too... reminds me, I need to get on that Breaking Bad Binge!

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1st look at Paul Rudd as Scott Lang in Marvel's AntMan, in theaters July 17, 2015...



Source: [@Marvel]

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At the very least, I'm glad they're not rehashing the same circumstances of an outright kidnapping from the first two films.

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HBO To Launch Stand-Alone Streaming Service [No Cable TV Subs Needed]



Announced at an investor meeting on Wednesday, HBO chairman and CEO Richard Plepler called this "a large and growing opportunity that should no longer be left untapped.... It is time to remove all barriers to those who want HBO."

HBO already tiptoed toward the unbundled future earlier this year, announcing a deal that would give Amazon Prime members unlimited access to some older HBO content. Now, it seems HBO is ready to fully take the plunge. Details on the new service’s name, how much it will cost, and what content will be available are still unclear.

Source: [Wired]

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[Marvel Announces 5-Years Worth of Film Releases]

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File this one under "Stuff That's Been Scratching At The Back Of My Skull For About A Few Weeks Now"-

Enjoy the itch...