This Article is From Aug 28, 2014

Robin Williams' Biography in the Works

Robin Williams' Biography in the Works

Mr Williams had been battling depression and Parkinson's Disease prior to his death at the age of 63

Highlights

  • Mr Williams committed suicide on August 11
Los Angeles:

Actor Robin Williams' biography is officially in the works, says publisher Henry Holt. The movie, which will feature "the definitive, comprehensive account of Mr Williams' life", will be written by New York Times writer Dave Itzkoff.

So far, there is no info regarding the title or release date, reported Ace Showbiz. (Also Read: Billy Crystal remembers Robin at Emmys)

"Robin Williams was a cultural hero of mine. In the encounters and interactions I was able to share with him, he was always gentle and generous, humane and thoughtful and hilarious," Dave said in a statement. He also wrote Mr Williams' obituary and his profile for the newspaper earlier.

Mr Williams committed suicide on August 11. His family said that the Oscar-winning actor, who featured in films like Mrs Doubtfire, Good Will Hunting, Dead Poets Society and Good Morning, Vietnam among others, had been battling depression and Parkinson's Disease prior to his death at the age of 63.

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