Comedic actor Robin Williams died at his Northern California home Monday, law enforcement officials have told CNN. He was 63.
Williams, whose father was a Ford Motor Co. executive, grew up in Bloomfield Hills and attended Detroit Country Day School.
Coroner investigators suspect "the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia," according to a statement from the Marin County, California, Sheriff's office.
"Robin Williams passed away this morning," his media representative Mara Buxbaum told CNN.
"He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."
Williams married graphic designer Susan Schneider in Napa Valley, California, ceremony in October 2011. Schneider sent a written statement to CNN through the representative.
Williams, who won an Oscar for his supporting role in “Good Will Hunting,” also recently signed on to reprise his beloved role as Mrs. Doubtfire in a sequel to be directed by Chris Columbus, according to “EW.”
