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Robin Williams, the much-loved Hollywood comedian and actor, has been found dead in his home in California in an apparent suicide.

The 63-year-old Good Will Hunting star was found unresponsive by paramedics in his house in in Tiburon, north of San Francisco, at around 11:55 am on Monday.

He was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is believed to be suicide by asphyxiation, according to the coroner's office in Tiburon.



Mara Buxbaum, his spokesman, released a statement saying he had been struggling with depression in the last few months.

"Rob passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."