Robin Williams Was Struggling with Parkinson’s Disease and Depression and Anxiety

The legendary comedian, television and film star, Robin Williams, committed suicide few days back. The iconic actor, aged 63, was struggling with the preliminary stages of Parkinson’s disease, according to his wife.

Susan Schneider gave statement

The star left the world at his California home, a week ago. Susan Schneider delivered a statement through the late actor’s publicist, declaring that Williams was also battling with anxiety and depression. Schneider stated that Williams had been not yet ready to share publicly about his enduring the Parkinson’s disease. It is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system.

Robin was sober at the time of death

Schneider also stated that Williams had battled with drug addiction and alcohol in his life. However, according to Susan, he was sober at the time of his death. Robin William’s family have taken some consolation in the emotional and extraordinary reaction to his passing away. Michael J. Fox, the actor was diagnosed with the ailment in 1991. However, he did not go public with the news of his diagnosis for 7 years.

In her statement, she pointed out to the huge outpouring of admiration and affection for him from innumerable people whose lives were touched by him.

Her statement

Schneider also requested to publish the entire text of her statement, which mentioned that that Williams spent a lot of time helping others. Robin wanted everyone to laugh, whether he was entertaining millions on film, stage, our television, or comforting an ill child.

Some parts of her statement read as, “Robin spent so much of his life helping others. Whether he was entertaining millions on stage, film or television, our troops on the frontlines, or comforting a sick child – Robin wanted us to laugh and to feel less afraid.

Since his passing, all of us who loved Robin have found some solace in the tremendous outpouring of affection and admiration for him from the millions of people whose lives he touched. His greatest legacy, besides his three children, is the joy and happiness he offered to others, particularly to those fighting personal battles.”