Academy Awards winning Hollywood stand-up comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his California home on Aug. 11. On Monday, the Marin County sheriff's declared that opening investigations show that the actor possibly died due to asphyxia owing to suicide.

A statement issued by a police officer said, "At this time, the Sheriff's Office Coroner Division suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made."

William's publicist Mara Buxbaum said that the actor was struggling with severe depression. In fact, the actor also discussed as well as joked openly about his struggles with alcohol and drugs in the past.

In July this year, Los Angeles Times reported that recently, Williams returned to a rehabilitation center to "fine-tune" his sobriety.

For several decades, stellar performances by Williams touched the hearts of many, but it seems that none were prepared to lend an ear to the actor's heartbreaking struggle with depression, which eventually resulted in his suicide.

The Academy Award winning actor was known for several of his roles in movies as well as television. Celebrity Net Worth says that Williams' wide-ranging experience helped him to earn great riches and at the time of his death, the actor was worth $50 million. In fact, his portrayal of the character of an alien Mork, in the television series "Mork & Mindy" in the late '70s and early '80s, helped Williams get known as a great actor.

Williams has left behind his third wife Susan Schneider and three children, Zelda Rae Williams, Cody Allen Williams and Zachary Pym Williams.

Following Williams' death, 48-year-old Schneider issued a statement that read, "This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken," she added, "As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin's death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions."