Robin Williams was a beloved icon of both comedy and drama whose sudden death in 2014 shocked millions. Williams took his own life at the age of 63; it wasn’t long before those whom he left behind learned that the actor had been dealing with a devastating diagnosis of Lewy body dementia as well as severe depression.
But through the fog of his personal struggles, Williams still found the compassion, time, and energy to help others during his lifetime. Five years after losing Williams, the world is still discovering little-known facts about the comic actor’s extraordinary service to others.
