The Most Tragic Celebrity Deaths of All Time

Robin Williams

Robin Williams, despite the comedic joy he brought to the world, suffered from mental illness and substance abuse throughout his life. On August 11, 2014, Williams, age 63, took his own life.

Williams' daughter Zelda was devastated by the sudden death of her father, stating that "the world is forever a little darker, less colorful and less full of laughter in his absence."

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