Sukanya Verma pays tribute to Robin Williams, who passed into the ages on August 11.
Robin Williams hanged himself following a lifelong battle with depression, leaving score of fans and admirers bereaved.
To think that a legendary comic, who was known to bring the house down with his sparkling wit and extraordinary sense of humour, would be battling depression in real life, is beyond us. Here is a peek into heartwarming moments from the late acting stalwart Robin Williams' extraordinary life.
We celebrate Robin Williams, the guy who gave us such joy.
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The Hollywood actor, who has been battling severe depression, passed away early this morning.
The comic acting veteran passed into the ages at the age of 63 on August 11.
According to a press release issued by the Marin County Coroner's office, the sheriff's office suspects Robin Williams's death to be "suicide due to asphyxia". The 9-1-1 phone call came in just before noon yesterday.
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Raja Sen doffs his cap to Robin Williams, a comedian who believed in going all-out."
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