My favor star had gone with biggest moon last night...but new stars start shining in ASEAN..right now..

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• NEW: President Barack Obama says Robin Williams "was one of a kind"
• "He has been battling severe depression of late," his rep says
• Williams was last seen alive at his home, where he lives with his wife, at about 10 a.m.
• Williams underwent rehab drug treatment at least twice, including this summer

(CNN) -- Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams apparently took his own life at his Northern California home Monday, law enforcement officials said. Williams was 63.

"He has been battling severe depression of late," his media representative Mara Buxbaum told CNN. "This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time."

Coroner investigators suspect "the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia," according to a statement from the Marin County, California, Sheriff's Office.

Williams married graphic designer Susan Schneider in Napa Valley, California, ceremony in October 2011. Schneider sent a written statement to CNN through the representative.

Comedic actor Robin Williams dies

Robin Williams' final tweet

"Moin" is one of three words you need in north Germany. Photo: DPA

'Language sets north Germans apart'

Published: 06 Aug 2014 10:40 GMT+02:00
Updated: 06 Aug 2014 10:40 GMT+02:00

   

Since publishing a blog post on The Local seven weeks ago about how Germans in the north of the country only need three words to communicate, Australian writer Liv Hambrett has been basking in praise from the subjects of her study.

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Williams' wife: I am utterly heartbroken

"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.

"On behalf of Robin's family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. 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."