Tragic End: Robin Williams Found Dead After Hanging Himself and Suffering Wrist Cuts

Details surrounding the tragic death of iconic actor Robin Williams emerged during a press briefing held on Tuesday.

It was revealed that Williams had taken his own life by hanging himself with a belt and inflicting cuts on his left wrist using a pocket knife at his residence in the San Francisco area.

The grim discovery was made by his personal assistant.

According to Lt. Keith Boyd, assistant chief deputy coroner, Williams was found seated in his bedroom clothed and unresponsive, with a belt tightly fastened around his neck, secured between the closet door and the door frame.

His body was positioned perpendicular to the door, with his right shoulder in contact with it and slightly suspended.

Additionally, there were multiple cuts on his left wrist, and a pocket knife containing a dried red substance was recovered nearby.

The renowned Academy-Award winner was 63 years old at the time of his passing.

Lt. Boyd emphasized that the coroner's investigation is ongoing and a definitive cause of death will be disclosed following the completion of toxicology examinations in the coming weeks.

Despite initial speculation, Lt. Boyd clarified that the forensic analysis did not suggest any signs of struggle preceding Williams' demise.

While the official statement mentioned Williams being clothed, it did not specify the extent of his clothing attire.

Based on information from the Marin County Sheriff's Department, Williams' wife, Susan Schneider, had last seen him the night before his death around 10 p.m. She departed their home at approximately 10:30 a.m. the following day under the impression that Williams was still asleep.

Concerns arose when his personal assistant noted unusual behavior around 11:45 a.m. and subsequently discovered him in the bedroom.

Williams had been grappling with severe depression as confirmed by his representative, Mara Buxbaum.

His recent admission to re-entering a 12-step treatment program highlighted his ongoing battle with mental health issues after an intense period of work.

Notably, he had previously sought treatment in 2006 after experiencing a relapse following two decades of sobriety.

Known for his complex persona and inner struggles, Williams' demons were acknowledged by those close to him.

A poignant moment arose during an interview in 2010 where he downplayed his Academy Award win, reflecting a deep-seated dissatisfaction.

Despite his accolades, he felt overshadowed by his iconic character, Mork.

Survived by his wife and three children – Zelda, aged 25, Zachary, aged 31, and Cody, aged 22 – Williams leaves behind a profound legacy.

In a heartfelt tribute on Twitter, Zelda quoted from “The Little Prince” by Antoine De Saint-Exupery, expressing her love and longing for her father.

This comprehensive report on the circumstances surrounding Robin Williams' untimely death was compiled with contributions from the Associated Press, shedding light on the somber conclusion to the life of an extraordinary entertainer.