Robin Williams’ wife Susan Schneider has released a new statement, revealing the actor was struggling with the early stages of Parkinson’s disease.
The 63-year-old actor, who died at his California home this week, was also struggling with depression and anxiety.
In the statement, Susan says Robin’s family have found ‘solace in the tremendous outpouring of affection and admiration for him’.
She also said her late husband was not yet ready to share his diagnosis publicly and that ‘his sobriety was intact’ at the time of his death.
Robin‘s family are now preparing funeral arrangements with plans to for a “very private” funeral in San Francisco.
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Susan’s full statement reads:
“Robin spent so much of his life helping others,” the statement reads.
“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.
“Robin’s sobriety was intact and he was brave as he struggled with his own battles of depression, anxiety as well as early stages of Parkinson’s Disease, which he was not yet ready to share publicly.
“It is our hope in the wake of Robin’s tragic passing, that others will find the strength to seek the care and support they need to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid.”
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