Today, Friday, marks the anniversary of the passing of American actor Robin Williams, one of the most prominent icons of global cinema. A notable actor who secured his place in the front lines of the film industry, Williams left behind an audience of fans who were puzzled and unable to comprehend the reasons behind the suicide of a star who had always brought joy and laughter to their faces through his films.
In an interview with Sky News, the director of the documentary film "Robin’s Wish," Taylor Norwood, emphasized that "it is important for the millions of people who loved him to know the truth about Robin Williams' suicide," revealing that the famous actor was suffering from a neurological disease called "Lewy body dementia," a diagnosis that only reached his widow after his death.
Williams made his film debut in "Popeye" in 1980, and then starred in several films, being nominated for an Academy Award in many of them. However, it was his role as a psychiatrist in "Good Will Hunting" that earned him the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
The American actor also featured in the film "Jumanji" in 1995 and provided voice work for several successful animated films, such as Aladdin, Robots, and most recently, "Happy Feet." Williams was married three times and had three children.
