Rouse him by k nocking on his bedroom door. Dana knew him from School Functions that their children shared. Always had something nice to say. When he wasnt on, he was very low key and quiet, but just a lovely man. This is really sad. Reporter but most never met him, though they felt connected to him by watching him perform. I loved all his movies. He just was, you know, wonderful. Just really touched me. Reporter for people here in marin, there was a pride in knowing that Robin Williams lived nearby, that he went to redwood high school, that he took classes at the college of marin. He was a local boy who made good in spectacular fashion, but never lost the ability to be just a regular guy. Reporting from mill valley, mark matthews, nbc bay area news. Thank you, mark. Still hard to digest all of this. He entertained people across the world, but the bay area, as mark was talking about, was his home. He always had the feeling that he was just one of us. Weve heard countless feel share the
Tribute to williams whose Hollywood Star is located right on the sidewalk in front of the theater there it is. That star is illuminated. This is a rare honor. His loss is being felt across the world, but especially here in the bay area, a place where williams called home. We have multiple reports tonight, including jean elle in San Francisco. Jean . Reporter raj, the San Francisco giants say Robin Williams was a fan for decades, cheering on the team here at at t park and over at candlestick. Sometimes he had a seat like the rest of us. And sometimes everyone knew he was here. He had a heart of gold. The San Francisco giants and thousands of fans honor Robin Williams with a Video Tribute and a moment of silence. But at the ballpark, williams was rarely silent. Lets go giants lets go giants fans say his energy kicking off the first game of the 2010 playoffs was contagious. When he came out, he was screaming and shouting. He got the vibe going. Reporter a vibe that landed the giants a wor
Robin williams was a hometown hero, a bay area native, and stayed close and stayed humble. Abc7 News Reporter Wayne Freedman begins in marin county tonight. He grew up here, went to redwood high school, went to the college of marin behind me. He appeared on stage. In this story were going to hear from his first drama teacher, but also from the corn this morning. In life, Robin Williams loved making people laugh. There is none of that in front of the marin countys sheriffs office. The cause of death is asphyxia due to hanging. Reporter his wife had gone to bed at 10 30 and left the next morning with out awakening him. Mr. Noon, the actors personal assistant became worried when he did not respond to a door knock. The personal assistant gained access to mr. Williams bedroom and found mr. Williams clothed, in a seated position, unresponsive with a belt around his neck with the other end wedged between the clothes closet door and door frame. His body was slightly suspended. The coroner foun
Reporter were outside the throgmorton theater here in mill valley. A sign above the door says simply, Robin Williams, a small tribute to a genius of comedy known around the world but who never turned his back on the place he was raised. Thats why were here rather than out in front of the Coroners Office which is where we learn details of a suicide. The deputy coroner described a 911 call. The caller was distraught and indicated it was an apparent suicide due to a hanging had taken place. Reporter 63yearold Robin Williams body discovered by his personal assistant hours after he had apparently hung himself. Reporters asked if he left a note. We are not discussing the note or whether there was a note. Reporter it is enough to say here that the evidence convinced investigators there was no one else involved. Preliminary information developed during the investigation by Coroner Division personnel has revealed mr. Williams had been seeking treatment for depression. Reporter williams wife was
Tonight i came and there is no comedy. Rachel hendricks never misses tuesday night comedies. But tonight the doors are locked and the show canceled out of respect for Robin Williams. A simple sign bearing his name hangs over the front door. People are bringing flowers and taking time to sign this condolence card. He was so funny and so creative and a genius. On top of that, he was able to touch everybody. Williams often showed up on tuesdays to perform a comedy set and always took time to encourage younger perform earlies. He would be hanging out in the green room talking with the young comedians and the up and comers and the bigger names as well. The Marin County Sheriffs Department revealed grim details. His wife had gone to bed in a different room and left the next morning without waking him. The actors perm assistant personal assistant was worried when he didnt respond to a door knock around noon. About that time they were able to gain access to mr. Williams bedroom and entered to