Robin Williams hung himself. This is how they found him! Sad Story
Investigators in California said today Oscar-winning actor Robin Williams was a suicide by hanging: He was found dead in his bedroom, clothed, slightly suspended in a seated position with a belt around his neck, with one end wedged between a closet door frame.
At a press conference today, Lt. Keith Boyd, assistant chief deputy coroner for Marin County, Calif., said rigor mortis had already set in.
Williams was found by his personal assistant, who broke in to his room Monday morning when he failed to respond to knocks. She was distraught in the 911 call and indicated Williams' death was a suicide by hanging.
Williams' wife last saw him at about 10:30 pm the night before; she left the house Monday around 10:30 am thinking he was still asleep in his room.
Boyd said some superficial cuts were found on inside of Williams' left wrist, and a pocket knife was found nearby. It is being tested to determine if residue on the knife is blood and if it is Williams' blood.
Boyd would not say whether a suicide note was found. Toxicology reports won't be available for several weeks, he said.
The star was found dead at his home in Tiburon, Calif. Monday, leaving Hollywood and the comedian's many fans in a state of shock.
Williams, 63, was found unconscious and not breathing at approximately noon local time, and was pronounced dead shortly after.
Williams' daughter, Zelda, 25, who is shown as a baby in the final post on the actor's Instagram account, tweeted early Tuesday morning, "I love you. I miss you. I'll try to keep looking up."
His wife, Susan Schneider, also issued a brief statement on Monday: "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."
Meanwhile, news of Williams' death continued to reverberate throughout the culture, even the world. Some fans reacted today with touching tributes.
At a press conference today, Lt. Keith Boyd, assistant chief deputy coroner for Marin County, Calif., said rigor mortis had already set in.Williams was found by his personal assistant, who broke in to his room Monday morning when he failed to respond to knocks. She was distraught in the 911 call and indicated Williams' death was a suicide by hanging.
Williams' wife last saw him at about 10:30 pm the night before; she left the house Monday around 10:30 am thinking he was still asleep in his room.
Boyd said some superficial cuts were found on inside of Williams' left wrist, and a pocket knife was found nearby. It is being tested to determine if residue on the knife is blood and if it is Williams' blood.
Boyd would not say whether a suicide note was found. Toxicology reports won't be available for several weeks, he said.
The star was found dead at his home in Tiburon, Calif. Monday, leaving Hollywood and the comedian's many fans in a state of shock.
Williams, 63, was found unconscious and not breathing at approximately noon local time, and was pronounced dead shortly after.
Williams' daughter, Zelda, 25, who is shown as a baby in the final post on the actor's Instagram account, tweeted early Tuesday morning, "I love you. I miss you. I'll try to keep looking up."
His wife, Susan Schneider, also issued a brief statement on Monday: "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."
Meanwhile, news of Williams' death continued to reverberate throughout the culture, even the world. Some fans reacted today with touching tributes.
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