In a heart-wrenching revelation, Susan Williams, the widow of the late Robin Williams, has bravely shared the truth behind her husband’s tragic passing. “Lewy body dementia stole Robin from us. It’s what ultimately took his life,” she said, courageously breaking the silence surrounding his final struggles.
Susan poignantly described their journey together, battling an “invisible monster” of symptoms that doctors later diagnosed as a severe form of Lewy body dementia. “It was like playing whack-a-mole with his symptoms,” she recalled, highlighting the unpredictable and relentless nature of the disease.
Robin Williams, the beloved actor and comedian, was found dead in 2014, with his death ruled as asphyxia by hanging. Susan remembered their last emotional conversation, just a week before his passing, when he planned to undergo neurocognitive testing. “Good night, my love,” he said sorrowfully, in what would be their final goodbye.
After his passing, Robin’s ashes were scattered over San Francisco Bay, a place he held dear to his heart. Susan emphasized that despite his comedic genius and acting prowess, Robin struggled with anxiety and the devastating progression of Lewy body dementia. “Doctors described how he must have been going through hell,” she added, shedding light on the unseen battles he fought.
By sharing her story, Susan aims to raise awareness about the challenges Robin faced, beyond the public’s perception of his brilliant career. “He was an incredible actor and comedian, but more importantly, he was a kind and compassionate person,” she concluded, honoring his memory and the complex struggles he bravely endured.
