Friday, February 27, 2015

Robin Williams Daughter Says 'No Point Blaming Anyone' For His Suicide

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Zelda Williams has had her first sit-down interview since her famous father Robin Williams died tragically last August in an apparent suicide. Zelda, 25, spoke with NBC's Kate Snow on Thursday's TODAY show, saying there was no need to blame any other person for the suicide death as her father was open about his mental health issues.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Robin Williams' Widow Takes His 3 Children To Court Over Property

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After news reports of debts following Robin Williams' tragic suicide in August last year, it is so sad to hear that his widow Susan Schneider and his three children - Zelda, Zack and Cody - from previous marriages are now in a fight over property left in his will.

Susan Schneider reportedly filed legal documents complaining someone entered the house she shared with Robin Williams days after his death and removed belongings that she felt entitled to. She is also said to have revealed that once she started legal proceedings, 'certain home-related services were canceled' including a newspaper delivery.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

Robin William's Widow Reveals He Had Parkinsons In Touching Statement About His Death

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In a follow-up to her earlier brief note confirming Robin Williams' death, his widow Susan Schneider has revealed a statement that reveals the actor and comedian, though sober, was suffering from anxiety and depression as well as the early stages of Parkinson's Disease. The statement reads;

“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.

Zelda Williams And Brothers Share Deeply Moving Statements About Losing Their Father

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Robin Williams had three children - Zak Williams, 31, Zelda Williams, 25 and Cody Williams, 23, and all have shared deeply touching and emotional statements about losing their father. Robin Williams was found hanged in his bedroom on Monday in California after battling with severe depression.

"While I’ll never, ever understand how he could be loved so deeply and not find it in his heart to stay, there’s minor comfort in knowing our grief and loss, in some small way, is shared with millions." - His daughter Zelda wrote.

See the tributes after the cut...

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Wunmi Obe Attacks Robin Williams’ Widow In Scathing and Heartless Open Letter

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Wunmi Obe has used the further news that have come to light since his death by apparent suicide to pluck what she says are gaping holes in the statement released by the widow of late American comedian Robin Williams.

Susan Schneider wrote of her grief, and heartbreak at the loss of her husband and best friend, and asked for privacy. Read full statement HERE.

But Wunmi Obe, married to husband Tunde Obe for 16 years - and I'm sure she has seen her fair share of the ups and downs of marriage, including bad health, bad finances, infidelity, etc - is not granting Susan Schneider that privacy. Wunmi is not even extending a hand of sympathy or understanding as someone who has experienced celebrity death in the family.

A seemingly very pissed off Wunmi Obe took to Facebook to comment:

Robin Williams Depressed By Serious Money Troubles From $30M Divorce And Failed TV Show

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Final photo of Robin Williams taken three weeks ago with an acting monkey

After police confirmed yesterday that Robin Williams died by hanging himself with a belt, new reports about the 63-year-old have revealed the true state of affairs for the well loved actor and comedian.

His wife Susan Schneider last saw him when she went to bed at 10pm Sunday. He went to a different bedroom and she believed he was still asleep when she left the house the next morning about 10.30am.

An assistant, worried when he couldn't be roused at 11.45am, and broke into the bedroom. The assistant called 911 at 11:55am, emergency personnel arrived at noon, and at 12:02 he was pronounced dead.

In addition to hanging himself, he had superficial cuts on his body and his wrists. Police found a pocketknife with what appeared to be dried blood nearby. Toxicology reports are pending and will take two to six weeks.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

#RIPRobin Williams - Talks On Battling Alcohol Addiction And Being Famous

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Robin Williams revealed in a 2010 interview via [Mirror UK] how he succumbed to his alcohol addiction in 2006 after 20 years of being sober. That period of his life coincided the end of his second marriage.

After this interview, Robin Williams continued working and even got married for the third time to wife Susan Schneider. However he passed away yesterday of an apparent suicide after a bout of depression.

May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

"I was filming in Alaska. I was away from everything, I was kind of isolated from things I normally get to do, like ride my bike, seeing friends and family.

All of a sudden I thought, 'I've been 20 years sober, I can drink a little'. It's like, 'I can be somewhat circumcised'. It's that idea that you can have one drink - and no you can't.

Monday, August 11, 2014

#RIPRobinWilliams - President Obama, Kevin Spacey More Stars Pay Tributes

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Robin Williams left behind four finished films that are due to hit cinemas over the next year. He reprised his role as Teddy Roosevelt in night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb and stars in the Christmas comedy Merry Friggn’ Christmas, due out in November.

He had also appeared in the drama Boulevard ad had provided the voice of Dennis the Dog in Absolutely Anything, due for release next year.

Kevin Spacey has paid an emotional tribute to Williams. The two men starred together in the 2009 film Shrink about a psychologist.

Robin Williams made the world laugh & think. I will remember & honor that. A great man, artist and friend. I will miss him beyond measure.