On Monday, the world was stunned by news that funnyman, Robin Williams, was found dead, reportedly, from an apparent suicide. California police confirmed that the actor died from asphyxia and that he was found around midday, according to Metro.
Williams' wife, Susan Schneider, issued a heartbreaking statement that read, "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. On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."
Marin County Sheriff's Department in California also shed more light on the actor's sudden passing:
"On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11.55 a.m., Marin County Communications received a 911 telephone call reporting a male adult had been located unconscious and not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated Tiburon, California... The male subject, pronounced deceased at 12.02 p.m. has been identified as Robin McLaurin Williams, a 63-year-old resident of unincorporated Tiburon, California."
The thespian was supposed to reprise his role as a cross-dressing nanny for "Mrs. Doubtfire 2" currently in development under 20th Century Fox, The Wrap said. Although the late actor was not able to read the script, Chris Columbus would be returning to direct the film. Williams had reportedly met with scriptwriter, David Berenbaum to discuss the project.
In a statement, Columbus said, "His performances were unlike anything any of us had ever seen, they came from some spiritual and otherworldly place. He truly was one of the few people who deserved the title of "genius." We were friends for 21 years. Our children grew up together, he inspired us to spend our lives in San Francisco and I loved him like a brother. The world was a better place with Robin in it. And his beautiful legacy will live on forever."
20th Century Fox has yet to issue a statement about Williams' passing.
"Mrs. Doubtfire 2" is not the only film in jeopardy after William's death. "A Film By Alan Stuart Eisner," starring Williams, Shirley MacLaine, Oliver Cooper, Sienna Miller and Isla Fisher is still in development, according to IMDb. The actor's death will surely put a halt on the movie production and producers may have a hard time replacing the well-loved star.
However, this holiday season, the public will still see the late actor on the big screen as Teddy Roosevelt in "Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb," which will drop on December 19 and comedy film, "Merry Friggin' Christmas," on November 7, The Wrap added.
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