Robin Williams' Death: Suicide Due to Hanging
11:08 AM PST 08/12/2014 by Hilary Lewis
The four-time Oscar nominee was found dead in his Northern California home on Monday. Robin Williams committed suicide by hanging himself with a belt, Marin County police said at a Tuesday press conference.
The preliminary cause of death is suicide due to asphyxia, Lt.Keith Boyd told the media.
According to Boyd, Williams' assistant found him hanging in a bedroom, slightly suspended in a seated position, with superficial cut marks on the inside of his left wrist; rigor mortis had already set in. He was pronounced dead at 12:02 p.m. on Monday.
Williams was last seen alive by his wife at approximately 10:30p.m. on Sunday, Boyd added, before she went to bed.
Around 10:30 a.m. the next morning, Williams' wife left the house, believing Williams to still be asleep, but his assistant grew concerned around 11:45 a.m. when Williams did not respond to repeated knocks on his bedroom door, Boyd relayed. Upon gaining entrance to the bedroom, the assistant found Williams clothed, hanging against a closed closet door, with a belt secured around his neck, and the other end of the belt wedged between the door and the door frame, Boyd explained.
With respect to the cut marks on his wrist, Boyd noted that a pocket knife with dried red material that appeared consistent with dried blood on it was found near Williams' body. It's unknown if the substance is blood or if that blood belonged to Williams, Boyd pointed out.
An autopsy was conducted on Tuesday morning in Napa County. Boyd declined to reveal whether a note had been left at the scene.
Boyd did note, in recounting the 911 call received after Williams was found, that the caller sounded distraught.
Boyd also said that there's still an ongoing, active investigation into the cause and manner of Williams' death and that toxicology tests will be conducted, which could take approximately two to six weeks. A press conference will be scheduled when the investigation is completed, Boyd said.
Williams' publicist, Mara Buxbaum, told The Hollywood Reporter Monday that the actor, "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."
Boyd said Tuesday that Williams had been seeking treatment for depression.
Williams was a four-time Oscar nominee who won the best supporting actor trophy for his role in Good Will Hunting. He most recently starred in CBS' one-season comedy The Crazy Ones alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar.
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1. nominee：被提名的人
2. preliminary：初步的
3. wrist：手腕
4. secure：固定
5. autopsy：驗屍
6. distraught：憂心如焚的
7. asphyxia ： 窒息
Robin Williams was a four-time Oscar nominee,and his suicide shocked the whole American because they lost such a talented comedian.Although I seldom watch his movies but l thought people around the world should take depression seriously.It can easily control our mind no matter how we perform positively to our life.In my opinion ,both care and company can reduce the tragedy like what happened in Williams happens around us.
回覆刪除As a famous actor who was the four-time Oscar nominee, Robin Williams still decided to commit a suicide. Despite having a wonderful life that everyone pursues, Robin Williams has been battling severe depression of late. Though he had everything, he wasn't happy. It was regrettable that such a great actor decided to suicide.I think that if one work really hard and gain the reputation from everyone or even the whole world is nothing more than having a happy life. For me, working hard and realize my dream are based on being happy. Also, we should care more to our friends and cherish the time we could spend with them since no one knows what will happen next.
回覆刪除It is sorrowful that we lost a great comedian Robin Williams. He brings happiness to people. However, he committed a suicide because of a depression. He has been four-time Oscar nominee, and he has won the best supporting actor trophy. His acting skill is affirmed by everyone. Everyone will remember his excellent acting skill.
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