Robin Williams driven to suicide by Lewy body dementia?

Image
Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Nov 12 2014 | 10:40 AM IST
New information about Robin Williams' death suggests that Lewy body dementia contributed to the Hollywood funnyman's decision to commit suicide.
People who suffer from the disease, which affects deposits of protein in the brain, may suffer from hallucinations, reported TMZ online.
Lewy Body Dementia also accompanies patients with Parkinson's Disease. The condition, however, may be negatively affected by the medicines for Parkinson's.
Shortly after the 'Night at the Museum' actor committed suicide, his wife told officials that he complained about his medicines and the way it made he feel.
A source said that Lewy body dementia was a "key factor" in the actor's death. His doctors reportedly agreed that it contributed to his decision to commit suicide.
Williams committed suicide by hanging on August 11 at his San Francisco home. His family said the 'Dead Poets Society' star suffered from Parkinson's Disease and depression prior to his death at the age of 63.
An autopsy report released last week confirmed that the actor only had "therapeutic concentrations" of medication in his system.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Nov 12 2014 | 10:40 AM IST

Next Story