Robin Williams Had No Financial Problems Prior to Death, Says Rep
"Robin had no financial problems," the actor's longtime rep told The Wrap. "We should be blessed to have Robin's financial status."
The Crazy Ones star was found dead in his home in Tiburon, California, on Monday. Thecause of death was suicide by asphyxiation, authorities stated. Robin's publicist revealed he had been "battling severe depression of late." He was 63.
On Tuesday, a number of outlets speculated that Williams was having financial woes stemming from an interview he gave in September 2013.
"The idea of having a steady job is appealing," Williams told Parade about his return to TV after 31 years. "I have two [other] choices: go on the road doing stand-up, or do small, independent movies working almost for scale [minimum union pay]. The movies are good, but a lot of times they don't even have distribution. There are bills to pay. My life has downsized, in a good way. I'm selling the ranch up in Napa. I just can't afford it anymore."
Williams stated — or possibly joked — his previous two divorces were to blame.
"Well, [I didn't lose] all [my money]," he said. "Lost enough. Divorce is expensive. I used to joke they were going to call it 'all the money,' but they changed it to 'alimony.' It's ripping your heart out through your wallet. Are things good with my exes? Yes. But do I need that lifestyle? No."
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"Robin often said things in jest, and sometimes it just doesn't translate in print," Williams's publicist explained to The Wrap. "There were plenty of times over the years that Robin was offered to do TV," she continued, saying money wasn't why he took the job. "Robin wanted to do 'The Crazy Ones' because of [show creator] David Kelley and the material. That's why he took the show… not because he needed the money."
His rep continued: "I understand the desire to understand the 'Why'… It's not going to happen. The better thing to do is to try to understand severe depression. That isn't going to be answered, and you can speculate all you want."
Forbes estimated Williams's net worth to be around $50 million.
Willams leaves behind wife Susan Schneider and three adult children from two previous marriages, daughter Zelda, 25, and sons Zachary, 31, and Cody, 22.
His rep continued: "I understand the desire to understand the 'Why'… It's not going to happen. The better thing to do is to try to understand severe depression. That isn't going to be answered, and you can speculate all you want."
Forbes estimated Williams's net worth to be around $50 million.
Willams leaves behind wife Susan Schneider and three adult children from two previous marriages, daughter Zelda, 25, and sons Zachary, 31, and Cody, 22.
In 2009, the actor set up a trust naming his three children as beneficiaries, splitting their funds into three equal distributions, set to pay out when they reached the ages of 21, 25, and 30.
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