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Actor Robin Williams found dead in northern California home

Posted at 7:20 PM, Aug 11, 2014
and last updated 2014-08-11 22:39:59-04

TIBURON, California- Actor and comedian Robin Williams is dead after what police are calling an apparent suicide.

According to CNN he was found inside his home on Monday; he was unconscious and not breathing. The coroner suspects his suicide was due to asphyxia.

READ THE STATEMENT FROM SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ON DEATH INVESTIGATION

The actor was last seen alive at his home around 10 p.m. Sunday night.

Williams, who was known for films like Hook and Mrs. Doubtfire, had gone back to rehab last month to deal with alcohol addiction.

The Marin County Sheriff told CNN  that Williams had been battling severe depression lately and that his family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.

Williams was born in Chicago but grew up in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.

He was 63 years old.