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Questions about Robin Williams

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Robin Williams born?

Robin McLaurin Williams was born at St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, on the 21st of July 1951.

What caused Robin Williams to get sober after his cocaine addiction?

The shock of John Belushi's death from a drug overdose in 1982 along with the birth of his son Zak prompted Robin Williams to get sober.

How did Robin Williams die and what medical condition contributed to his death?

Robin Williams died by suicide hanging on the 11th of August 2014 amid Lewy body dementia which had been misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease.

Which role made Robin Williams a superstar and when did it run?

Mork & Mindy ran from 1978 to 1982 and turned Robin Williams into a superstar with a weekly audience of sixty million at its peak.

Where were Robin Williams ashes scattered and when did this occur?

Robin Williams ashes were scattered over San Francisco Bay on the 21st of August 2014 following his cremation at Monte's Chapel of the Hills in San Anselmo.