Actor and comedian Robin Williams, committed suicide on August 11, 2014 and his death has been scrutinized to detect any foul play.
According to People, everyone had believed that Robin Williams had committed suicide due to severe depression. But, the story is different as shifted after his widow Susan Schneider revealed that her husband died due to a mental illness.
"Lewy Body Dementia killed Robin," Susan said in an interview with People.
"It's what took his life and that's what I've spent the last year trying to get to the bottom of", Susan made revelations during the interview. "It was not depression that killed Robin. Depression was one of, let's call it 50 symptoms, and it was a small one." Susan mentioned that Robin actually had DBL (Diffuse Lewy Body) Dementia, a debilitating brain disease.
People also mentioned on their website that "frequently misdiagnosed, DLB is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia after Alzheimer's and causes fluctuations in mental status, hallucinations and impairment of motor function."
Susan went on to say that Robin was severely affected by the disease and it was really difficult for the doctors to make out the symptoms and relate it.
Robin Williams is said to have suffered from anxiety attacks and hallucinations. "This was a very unique case and I pray to God that it will shed some light on Lewy bodies for the millions of people and their loved ones who are suffering with it," added Susan. "Because we didn't know. He didn't know."
Robin Williams' suicide news had shocked the entire entertainment industry. According to Dailymail, Robin had packed all his wristwatches in a sock and gave it to a person to keep them safe, a night before he died.
Robin had made a debut in a musical comedy film, "Popeye." Williams also went on to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role of a psychologist in the movie "Good Will Hunting." He also has four 'Grammies' to his name.
Best known for his stand-up comedy, Robin hung himself with a belt and reportedly died from asphyxiation.
