Found dead the actor Robin Williams at his home – ABC.es

The American actor Robin Williams (July 21, 1951, Chicago, Illinois) was found dead on Monday at his home in Tiburon, in northern California. As reported by the Sheriff’s Department Marin County, early indications suggest that could be a suicide . The singer, best known for his comedic roles, won an Oscar in 1997 for “Good Will Hunting” (Good Will Hunting). [See a photo gallery with the best pictures from the life and career of Robin Williams]

Williams, 63, had recently entered a rehabilitation center in your endless fight by addictions, this time as a precaution. Their representatives stated that Williams was not using drugs or alcohol and who had come to the institution to “improve and focus” after a work schedule longer than usual. [See a collection of the best movies of Robin Williams]

The actor was unconscious and not breathing when he was found at his home in the town of Tiburon, very near San Francisco, for emergency crews who moved there around noon today (1900 GMT), after receiving a distress call. The police then explained in a statement that ‘a male person was pronounced dead at 12:02 , identified as Robin McLaurin Williams, 63, a resident of Tiburon, California, “and that the probable cause of death was “suicide by asphyxiation.” Doctors confirmed the death of Robin McLaurin Williams, shortly after arriving and authorities opened an investigation into the causes of their sudden death .

The last time was the actor alive was at home on Sunday around 22.00 pm (0500 GMT Monday). His body will be examined Tuesday by forensic , who also handle the relevant toxicological testing, as confirmed by the sheriff’s office.

Susan Schneider, wife of Williams, has issued a statement in which asks for privacy after the event . “I have lost my husband and my best friend, while the world has lost one of its most beloved artists and one of the nicest human beings,” he said. “I am totally heartbroken [...]. We hope that the focus is not on the death of Robin, but the countless moments of joy and laughter that gave millions of people “, has been added as stated Europa Press.

A whole life dedicated to cinema

Robin Williams, who had a career spanning more than three decades, became internationally known for his role in “Good Morning Vietnam” , a film directed by Barry Levinson in 1987 and you got his first Oscar nomination

conquered the public worldwide his glossy paper as a teacher in front of Teenagers’ Club Dead Poets Society, “and hundreds of comic movies like ” Mrs. Doubtfire. ”

returned to dispute the statuette for lead role in 1990 and 1992 for “Dead Poets Society” and “The Fisher King.” The award was in 1998 for his “Good Will Hunting “, but in the category of Best Supporting Actor.

Williams also achieved four Golden Globes and two honorary interpretive and a pair of Emmy television awards . This year had released comedy “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn” and the drama “Boulevard” and still had two more films in queue to break into Billboard in 2014, “Merry Friggin ‘Christmas’ and the third’ Night at the Museum. “

A ‘unique’ actor for Obama

President Barack Obama and his family mourned the death of the famous actor Hollywood, found dead today at his home in California and they described as A ‘unique’ performer.

“He came into our lives as a stranger but ended up playing each element of the spirit human. He made us laugh. We did mourn. gave his immeasurable talents to those in need , from our troops overseas to the marginalized in our streets “, said the presidential family in a statement.

The family of President Obama also offered his condolences to the relatives of the actor and those who ‘found his voice and verse thanks to him. “