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Robin hanged himself with belt: Coroner

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San Rafael, California:  Oscar-winning comedian Robin Williams hanged himself in his California home and died by asphyxia, a coroner said on Tuesday.

Williams, 63, found dead Monday, suspended from a belt wedged between a door and a door frame in a seated position just off the ground, Marin County’s assistant chief deputy coroner, Keith Boyd, told a news conference.

“Williams’ personal assistant became concerned at approximately 11:45 am when he failed to respond to knocks on his bedroom door,” said Boyd.

“His right shoulder area was touching the door with his body perpendicular to the door and slightly suspended. Williams at that time was cool to the touch with rigor mortis present in his body,” Boyd added.

Officials also found a pocket knife near Williams and cuts with dried blood on his wrist that matched the knife blade. Williams had been seeking treatment for depression, Boyd said. He would not discuss if had left a suicide note.
Comedians, politicians and several generations of fans collectively mourned the death of Williams, famous for his frenetic and freewheeling comedy.

Williams had been open about his struggles with alcohol and cocaine and in the past months had entered a rehabilitation center to help him maintain sobriety.

On the Hollywood Walk of Fame, dozens of fans congregated around Williams’ star early on Tuesday, leaving flowers and candles to honor the versatile actor.

Williams’ appeal stretched across generations and genres, from family fare as the voice of Disney’s blue Genie in “Aladdin” to his portrayal of a fatherly therapist in the 1997 drama “Good Will Hunting,” for which he earned his sole Oscar.

Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played his daughter in the recent CBS television comedy, “The Crazy Ones,” said her life was better for knowing Williams.
 

 

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