5th anniversary of Robin Williams’ death is this weekend
NEW YORK - APRIL 27: (FILE PHOTO) (US TABLOIDS OUT) Actor Robin Williams appears onstage during MTV's Total Request Live at the MTV Times Square Studios on April 27, 2006 in New York City. It was announced on August 9, 2006 that Williams is seeking treatment for alcoholism after being sober for 20 years. (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images)
(CNN) — It’s been five years since actor Robin Williams killed himself.
The Academy Award winner committed suicide on Aug. 11, 2014 at his California home.
After his death, his widow revealed Williams struggled with depression and anxiety.
He had also been recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
Williams was best known for his roles in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Good Will Hunting,” and “Aladdin.”
He was 63-years-old.