people come from all over the world to celebrate as well as the susan williams in the chorus and januarys, all the work they do. a lot of people come for that glide ensemble. how does that manage to develop? >> they always had a choir, but as time went on, we expanded the band. we started out with the saxophone, one of the best saxophone players anywhere, charles mcneill. i had him to come in cause we were getting ready to make a record and they liked the saxophone and the trumpet was added on. and then we're getting ready to do another cd and i told why don't we add a trombone? that's when joe berman came in. so we ended up with three horns. and we've had them ever since. this has been 15, 20 years. >> when it comes to the choir. >> right. >> and i had the privilege of being there and i come to the choir rehearsals, you rehearse throughout the night it seemed like, six to eight songs. how do you come on sunday, but you also like the songs. >> first i got to see what soloists are there. and i tried to set the mood for the preacher to preach. i think that's my primary job. and you know, f

susan, williams' widow, hopes might live in how he died. it's our hope in the wake of robin's tragic passing, that others will get the care and support they need to treat the battles they are facing, so they may feel less afraid. >> we want to give the thoughts and prayers to his family. >> reporter: on broadway, the cast of "aladdin" and the man filling williams' genie shoes, paid an appropriate tribute. >> you little genius, you. >> reporter: since robin williams' death, it is this role, the genie in aladdin, that many are choosing to remember him by. >> al, all joking aside, just be yourself. >> reporter: the genie is a cartoon manifestation, voiced by williams. >> i wanted to be him. >> reporter: drawn by animator eric goldberg, a movie made by our parent company, disney. >> he just speaks to robin's immense abilities and warmth. >> 10,000 years will give you such a crick in the neck. >> reporter: this was a role created for williams, in a time before big movie stars voice animated movies and a time before real belly-laugh humor was a c

williams sprang back into action. in 2011, he made a broadway acting debut starring in the bangled tiger. that same year, he maried his third wife, susan snyder. williams returned to the small screen, starring in "the crazy ones" reewe nilted with mindy. from stand-up to sitcoms and beyond, williams would delight audiences for decades with whacky humor and energy. he was the definition of full of life. now, his comic legend is destined to endure. >> we saw the clips there of comic relief. billy crystal, whoopee goldburg. they would laugh and robin williams would do his thing and they were uncontrollable. >> what an amazing talent. >> we'll bring you more of this heart breaking death. >>> now, to the other news this morning, the struggle for control of iraq. the country's government is in turmoil. iraq's president appointing a new prime minister. a move that the white house has been hoping to see for months. >> under the iraqi constitution, this is an important step toward forming a new government to unite iraq's communities. earlier today, vice president and i called him to congratulate him and urge him to form a new cabinet as quickly

. >> we want to tell you what we've learned about comedian robin williams his wife, susan said williams was sober, but in early stages of parkinson's disease when he apparently took his life. parkinsons is an incurable nervous system disorder. experts say it can also trigger depression by affecting seratonin in the brain. >> it's important for stable mental health. and so many people, when that is lost, develop depression. >> parkin's disease makes that more challenging. >> in the statement williams wife says in part it's our hope in the wake of robin's tragic passing that others will find strength to seek the care and support they need to treat whatever battles they're facing. and late today, michael j fox tweeted stunned to learn robin had pd. pretty sure his support for our foundation predated his diagnosis. >> a memorial is growing at san francisco home featured in "mrs. doubtfire" fans placed flowers and notes on the steps. some signs feature famous lines from other movies the owner says he's going to let it stay until saturday. and a couple local comedians who are close friends of

. >> we want to tell you what we've learned about comedian robin williams his wife, susan said williams was sober, but in early stages of parkinson's disease when he apparently took his life. parkinsons is an incurable nervous system disorder. experts say it can also trigger depression by affecting seratonin in the brain. >> it's important for stable mental health. and so many people, when that is lost, develop depression. >> parkin's disease makes that more challenging. >> in the statement williams wife says in part it's our hope in the wake of robin's tragic passing that others will find strength to seek the care and support they need to treat whatever battles they're facing. and late today, michael j fox tweeted stunned to learn robin had pd. pretty sure his support for our foundation predated his diagnosis. >> a memorial is growing at san francisco home featured in "mrs. doubtfire" fans placed flowers and notes on the steps. some signs feature famous lines from other movies the owner says he's going to let it stay until saturday. and a couple local comedians who are close friends of

in a brief statement a representative for williams said he was battling severe depression. his wife susan schneider released a statement asking those remembering him to focus not on his death but the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions. robin williams was 63 years old. we have a release coming from the assistant chief deputy coroner from the marin county area. what they are saying in this release is at 11:55 a.m. local time there in pacific daylight savings time, four and a half hours ago the marin county communications received a 911 telephone call. in that call they got a report that a male adult had been located unconscious. not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated tibron, california. that's the town where robin williams lives. the sheriff's office and the fire department and the southern marin fire department district, they were also dispatched to the area. then the male subject, as they are listing here in their release, they say was pronounced deceased at 12:02 p.m., seven minutes after the 911 call. the individual was identified as robin williams,

williams. surprise revelation today about him. turns out that he was in the early stages of parkinson's disease when he died. in statement today his wife susander said williams wasn't ready to share his diagnosis publicly. she says he was sober but was struggling with depression anxiety and parkinson's as we now know. million and a half americans have parkinson's diseaseen curable nervous system disorder which causes tremors. research suggest link between the 2 disease and clinical depressio depression. >> peaceful protest tonight but will it last. next on 7 news what police may announce tomorrow that could make matters worse in ferguson, missouri. >> she took a sip and immediately coughed it out. >> sweet tea that turned out to be anything but. had a was in the dangerous drink that sent a woman to the hospital. >> strange reason why more and more women want plastic surgery for their hands. fight you look at foggy morning ride let you know if the fog will clear awhich for friday afternoon and what is in store for the weekend but first here's jimmy kimmel. >> here's a sample of what's in store tonight. >> it's definitely a look. >> yes. >> i

williams wife says the actor was in the early stages of parkenson's disease at the time of his death. susannyder says williams was not ready to share his diagnosis with the public. william's sobriety was in tact despite suffering in the past with alcohol addiction. she did not say when or if he experienced symptoms. local experts say the news of william's diagnosis could raise awareness of the disease. dr. bill langston is the founder of parkenson's institute in sunnyvil sunnyville. he knew rims through charity -- robin williams through charity events. a change of mood will often change up before the more recognizable symptoms like a tremor. >> one of things it can cause is depression. and clearly robin had a long history of depression. >> the williams family hopes his death will help others to find the strength. drugs can drastically improve a patient's quality of life. >>> one of the world's most well known celebrities suffering from parkenson's is of course michael j. fox. he's been a huge advocate for research and continued with the career despite obvious symptoms. yesterday fox tweeted

williams found dead of a suicide in his home. allie rasmus, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. and his wife susan schneider released a statement, this morning i lost my husband and best friend while the world lost one of its beloved artists and beautiful human beings. it is hope the focus will not be on his death but on the moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions. >> i remember watching mrs. doubtfire here. it was fascinating. he would get here before 5:00 a.m. to have make up put on and then you would see him walking around in the studio with boy's clothes on and a woman's head. shot 10 feet from where i am sitting. he was a fisher in san francisco. a city he loved and loved to make fun of and we have cecil williams on the phone. one thing about robin williams, he was a guy who really cared. >> very much so. he was a man of great generosity. a man who was a genius. a soulful person, a man who gave much more than he received. he was really quite a human being for us and for everybody. there is no doubt about it. >> he helped you celebrate a big milestone. >> yes, he did. he appeared on nu

residencia de tiburon ya enfrentaba las primeras etapas del mal de parkinson, segun su esposa susan schneider. --robin williamsosado por una severa depresin, ademas de haber luchado constantemente contra el alcoholismo. --al respecto, la esposa de williams revel que "la sobriedad de robin estaba intacta y que era muy valiente mientras enfrentaba sus propias batallas contra la depresion, la ansiedad y el parkinson, del que aun no se sentia listo para hablar publicamente. --el parkinson es una enfermedad que afecta las celulas nerviosas en la parte del cerebro que controla los movimientos musculares, provocando temblor o rigidez en las extremidades, asi como problemas de equilibrio y coordinacion. --schneider agreg que el deseo de su familia era que tras la trgica muerte de williams, otras personas puedan encontrar la fuerza para buscar la ayuda y el apoyo que necesitan para enfrentar cualquier problema y asi sentirse menos temerosas. cesar ---una sala de cine del centro comercial "vallco" en cupertino, fue evacuada luego de sentirse un fuerte olor a humo... take map ---todo se debio a un incendio reportado en u

>>reporter: robin williams is survived by two sons, a daughter and two stepsons. he lived here in tiburon with his third wife, susan schneider. williams was raiseed raiseed in michigan, but moved to wood acre in marin when he was an adlessent. he went to redwood high school and college of marin before he was accept today gilliard. he rose from comedy clubs in san francisco to become a worldwide sensation in film and television. now, the sheriff's department says it will release more information about the circumstances surrounding williams' death because of his public status. it will be holding a press conference later this morning at 11:00 and says it will release more details then. live in marin county, i'm tara moriarty, ktvu channel 2 news >> thanks, tara. >>> the memorial for robin williams is growing and his star on the hollywood walk of fame. photos and notes were left at williams' star overnight. he was inducted into the hollywood walk of fame on december 12th, 1990. last night the premier of the three -- the premier of expendables 3 was held on hollywood boulevard and the stars of the action movie stopped t

marin county sheriff's department saying williams likely took his own life. susan snyder williams wife reless ago statement saying i lost my husband and my best friend. while the world lost beloved artist and beautiful human beings i am auto easterly heart broken. it's our hope the focus not on his death but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions. energetic improvisation with acid sharp wit his fast pace repertoire define his comedy still and set the bar for stand up comic and character actor to come. for millions breakthrough role as morning and performance as mentor to troubled matt damon in goodwill hunting his manic witty rapid fire delivery became his signature. >> there it is. the barbarian and after all. >> he was tender even in drag as mrs. doubt fire. pathetic in the bird cage. monkey. and out right right us but like funny men had he somber side according to spokesperson he was battling severe depression recently. actor was 63. kirk hawkins abc news los angeles. >> we have been getting so much reaction from fans around the bay are

williams. surprise revelation today about him. turns out that he was in the early stages of parkinson's disease when he died. in statement today his wife susaner said williams wasn't ready to share his diagnosis publicly. she says he was sober but was struggling with depression anxiety and parkinson's as we now know. million and a half americans have parkinson's diseaseen curable nervous system disorder which causes tremors. research suggest link between the 2 disease and clinical depressio depression. >> peaceful protest tonight but will it last. next on 7 news what police may announce tomorrow that could make matters worse in ferguson, missouri. >> she took a sip and immediately coughed it out. >> sweet tea that turned out to be anything but. had a was in the dangerous drink that sent a woman to the hospital. >> strange reason why more and more women want plastic surgery for their hands. fight you look at foggy morning ride let you know if the fog will clear awhich for friday afternoon and what is in store for the weekend but first here's jimmy kimmel. >> here's a sample of what's in store tonight. >> it's definitely a look. >> yes. >> i s

williams. surprise revelation today about him. turns out that he was in the early stages of parkinson's disease when he died. in statement today his wife susander said williams wasn't ready to share his diagnosis publicly. she says he was sober but was struggling with depression anxiety and parkinson's as we now known and million and a half americans have parkinson's diseaseen curable nervous system disorder which causes tremors. research suggest link between the 2 disease and clinical depressio depression. >> peaceful protest tonight but will it last. next on 7 news what police may announce tomorrow that could make matters worse in ferguson, missouri. >> she took a sip and immediately coughed it out. >> sweet tea that turned out to be anything but. had a was in the dangerous drink that sent a woman to the hospital. >> strange reason why more and more women want plastic surgery for their hands. fight you look at foggy morning ride let you know if the fog will clear awhich for friday afternoon and what is in store for the weekend but's jimmy kimmel. >> here's a sample of what's in store tonight. >> it's definitely a look. >> yes. >> i sort of

williams wife just revealing that the actor comedian was in the early stages of parkinson's disease and was sober at the time of his apparent suicide. in a statement susan schneider says williams was struggling we depression, anxiety and the early stages of par sin couldn't son's when he was found dead earlier this week. shely says williams was not ready to share his parkinson's diagnosis publicly his wife said "it is oh you are hope in the wake of robin's tragic passing others will find the strength to seek the care and support they need to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid". >> police are trying to fine the gunman had shot two teenagers in south philadelphia. cops say the shooting happened just before midnight at tenth and bainbridge. they say gunman fired off 11 shots. two, 18 year olds were struck multiple times in the leg. they are expected to be okay. that gunman took off. and eight people are under arrest in last month's heist at caesars in atlantic city. they made off with nearly $200,000 despite the casino's elaborate security and we now know this was an inside job. state police say a recently fired security gu

williams' life, susan schneider said in a statement the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. williams rose to fame in 1978 as an alien in a tv show "mork & mindy." his screen rolls included "good morning vietnam." >> good morning, vietnam! >> reporter: he won oscar as best supporting actor for his role in "good will hunting." >> you're just a kid. you don't have the faintest idea what you're talking about. >> reporter: his last role was on the cbs show "the crazy ones." he appeared on cbs this morning last september just following his heart surgery. >> reporter: let's talk about your heart. >> the valve is still working. i'm standing up. morning, morning, everybody! (laughter) >> reporter: how has your heart operation changed you? do you feel you've gotten a second chance at life? >> it's a giant reboot. >> reporter: yeah! >> reporter: recently on cbs sunday morning, williams spoke of mortality. >> gratitude for days. wow, this is a great life. you know, it's been incredible. >> reporter: williams made it so easy for others to laugh but could struggle

. >>> robin williams was struggling with the early stages of parkinson's before he died, that is leading to a statement released by his wife, susan snyder. williams died monday in his california home, and police believe that the six three-year old hanged himself. missouri's governor is promising a different tone in the way police in ferguson, in the forecast. and, it follows another day of violence as demonstrators, focus on the deadly police shooting on an unarmed black teenager, kate. >>> it turns out to be a gorgeous day to day, if you liked today, tomorrow, will be even nicer. a fabulous friday, we will talk about that coming up, we have got a stunning saturday on the way, and then, perhaps a shower on sunday, that is all coming up with the seven day forecast. we will check with kathy down the shore in just a bit, chris. >> kate, thanks very much. >>> a concert designed to promote peace, ends in violence, when a man is shot and killed outside. the shooting kicked off a very violent night across philadelphia, "eyewitness news" reporter syma chowdhry has more. >> reporter: it was a violent night in the city, first shooting happ

. >>> there was a surprising revelation today from the widow of robin williams. susan schneider sent out a statement announcing the comedian was in the early stages of parkinson's disease at the time of his suicide. schneider's statement says her husband was not ready to share his parkinson's diagnosis publicly but she hopes his death will inspire others saying, it is our hope in the wake of robin's tragic passing that others will find the strength to seek the care and support they need to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid. schneider also confirmed williams was struggling with depression and anxiety but was sober at the time of his death. police say williams hanged himself inside his tiburon home. we will have a half-hour show about robin williams, celebrating his life and talking about the depression that claimed his life. that will air saturday at 4:30 and sunday at 10:00 a.m. here on abc 7. >> be sure to tune in for that. >> actor michael j. fox is perhaps the most famous person with parkinson's disease. he tweeted that he was stunn

on life williams sprang back into action. 2011, he made his broadway acting debut starring in "bengal tiger at the baghdad zoo." that same year he would marry his third wife, graphic designer susan schneider. in 2013, williams would return to the small screen starring in the cbs sitcom "the crazy ones" where he would reunite with his old friend pam dawber, mindy. >> you look like an alien. >> reporter: from standup to sitcoms and beyond, williams wuld delight audiences for decades with his wacky humor and joyful energy. he was the definition of full of life. and even now his comic legend is destined to endure. >> it's enduring at this moment in los angeles. it's just past midnight there on the hollywood walk of fame. but take a look, people still gathered around robin williams' star. we've seen tears, all these displays of flowers and disbelief. everyone trying to pay tribute to robin williams. >> people are just shocked. no one expected this at all. and the grief over his death monday was especially evident at the actor comedian's star on the hollywood walk of fame in los angeles, looking at that those live pictures now. >> he was a very talented man. it's really sad knowing th

williams. a stunning revelation from the late actor's wife today. in a statement, susanaid that williams had been struggling with the early stages of parkinson's disease. she added that it was something that he was not yet ready to share publicly. his wife also revealed that williams was maintaining his sobriety before his death. coming up in about ten minutes, we speak with a local parkinson's expert who actually knew robin williams and sheds light on the disease and its connection to depression. that's coming up once again in about ten minutes. >>> a san jose police officer shot and killed a woman after they say she threatened them with a weapon. we have new cell phone video into our newsroom tonight that shows a woman's actions in the moments just before she was now you can see in this video, she repeatedly points what looks to be a gun toward the officers while they continuously tell her to drop her weapon and put her hands up. police released this picture tonight, which shows the weapon. it turned out to be, of all things, a power drill that was painted flat black.

from friends, fans and family and as david mentioned, we've been hearing from the wife of robin williams, susan schneider who said i lost my husband and best friend while the world lost one of his beloved artist and human beings. as he is remembered it is our hope that the focus will not be on his death but the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions. steve martin tweeting, i could not be more stunned by the loss of robin williams. acting partner, great talent and soul. ellen dejegenerous saying i can believe the news. i am heartbroken. so many coming in from steve carell, mia farrow, mel brooks, all of them heartbroken. it's true of those who knew him and those of us who were just fans who were moved and entertained by his work. david, i remember being a 7-year-old boy in front of the tv watching mork and mindy. >> we grew up in the same era. i remember the outfits. the cover of time magazine being shared on twitter when mork and mindy and happy days were huge hits for abc right here on the network. in fact, there's a statement coming in from pam dauber's publicist who played

. >> williams's wife susan snyder says i lost my husband and best friend and the world lost one of their best artists and human beings. >> people stopped by the star on the walk of fame and left flowers and notes. >> i'm not the only one, everybody in america tonight i'm sure, it's like you got punched in the stomach. >> the show mork and mindy became a showcase for his witt. >> and his incredible ability to ad lib as the genie in aladin. >> 10,000 years give you such a crick in the neck. >> and a nanny in mrs. doubtfire. >> and he was more than a funny man performing many times for the u.s. troops. >> thank you very, very much. >> as you mentioned we could learn more about the death investigation at a news conference later today. live in hollywood, kick hawkins, 6 abc. >> thank you kirk for that report. abc news will have a special 20/20 program honoring the life of robin williams, it's called remembering robin williams, hosted by david muir. and 6abc.com has extensive coverage of the death of robin williams as well, a slideshow spanning the comedian's career and we gather reaction from

williams' wife susan schneider released a statement earlier today -- saying that the world lost "ones most beloved artists and beautiful human beings." schneider said, she is "heartbroken" from losing "her husband and best friend." and she hopes the focus won't be on his death. but on the "countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions." still ahead continuing coverage - over the shocking death of actor and comedian robin williams. his daughter zelda just released a statement. >>pam moore the bay area and the world. mourning the loss of a legendary actor today. robin williams' was found dead in his tiburon home today. from an apparent suicide. his career shot to fame in the late 1970s. as the alien in t- v's "mork and mindy." c-n-n's nichelle turner takes a look back at the legacy he created. >>his high i paint brand of comedy was his trademark/but he also had a strong foe of--the land to pick side/ the juilliard school of acting revealed his dramatic side. >>robin williams and i feel restrained as an actor so they don't have that medicate me. >>he finally won his only osc

that same year he would marry his third wife, graphic designer susan schneider. in 2013 williams would return to the small screen, starring in the cbs sitcom "the crazy ones." where he would reunite with his old friend pam dawber, better known as mindy. >> i've never met anyone as screwy as you. you're like an alien. >> reporter: from stand-up and sitcoms and beyond, williams would delight audiences for decades with his wacky humor and joyful energy. he was the definition of full of life. and even now his comic legend is destined to endure. >> that was our nischelle turner reporting there. but across the globe people are expressing their condolences over the death of robin williams. rosemary, you were saying the u.s. president's quote was kind of one of your favorites you've seen. >> just amazing. i think it's beautifully worded. u.s. president barack obama called him one of a kind, saying this -- "he arrived in our lives as an alien, but he ended up touching every element of the human spirit. he made us laugh. he made us cry. he gave his immeasurable talent freely and generously

in a statement released today, williams wife susan schneider said quote - "robin's sobriety was intacthe was brave as he struggled with his own battles of depression, anxiety as well as early stages of parksinson's. which he was not yet ready to share publicly." meantime. doctor's admit, there is no cure for parkinson's disease, but they say, there are a variety of treatments that can allow patients to have a quality life. >> exercise is fabulous for parkinsons especially in the early stages, then we have medications and then surgical procedures like deep brain stimulation which are very useful, so theres a lot we can do for people with parkinson's disease >>pam moore ironically, robin william took part in a fundraiser for parkinsons at stanford medical center back in 2006. we'll continue to cover any new developments online. you can check kron4-dot-com. our facebook and twitter pages for up to date information. crews are battling a fire in california's angeles national forest. it started this afternoon. above the foothill city of glendora. fire officials say, it has burned at least 70

williams quickly sprang back into action. in 2011, he made his broadway acting debut. that same year, he would marry his third wife, graphic designer, susan schneider. in 2013, williams would return to the small screen, starring in the cbs sitcom "the crazy ones." he would reunite with his old friend, pam daubner, better known as mindy. williams would denight audiences for decades with his wacky humor and joyous energy. he was the definition of full of life. even now, his comic legend is destined to endure. >> president obama released a statement about robin saying in part, he gave his immeasurable talent freely, and generously to those who needed him most from our troops stationed abroad, to the marginalized on the streets. and they offer condolences to his family, friends and those he inspired. >> there has been a lot of reaction from celebrities. steve carell sent out, robin williams made the world a little bit better. rest in peace, and mindy kaleb. she says i'm named after a character from a robin williams tv show, that was mindy. when my parents still lived in africa. he meant so much to so many so far away. another one here from st

lipped about the investigation right now but a source tells me robin williams was found hanged in the home he shared with his wife susaner. the actor became famous in the 1997s for ferguson, missouri -- 1970s for mork and mindy. he was nominated for his performances in good morning vietnam. robin williams has ties to the bay area. he went to redwood high school and studied at the college of marine and lived in san francisco where he made surprise appearances at comedy clubs. he talked about how much he loved the bay area and enjoyed living here. he had many friends in san francisco including willie brown. >> the city is a city of creating risk taking, innovators who lived larger than life and robin williams was one of all of those. >> robin williams was an active member of the san francisco social scene. there you see him right there. looks like they were -- yes, one of the celebrations. david stevenson will have more at 6:00 p.m. and also i want to mention tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. the charm will have -- sheriff's department will have a news conference. but again robin williams found dead of a suicide in his home this af

williams' wife susan says she is heartbroken over losing her husband and her best friend. >> hoe hopes the focus will -- she hopes the focus we not be on his death but on the countless joy and laughter he gave to millions. you start looking back at his career, just incredibly talented. late this evening president obama released this statement. robiwas an airman, a doctor, a genie, a president, a professor, peter pan and everything in between, but he was one of a kind. he arrived in our lives as an alien, but he understanded up touching every element of the -- ended up touching every element of the human spirit. he made us laugh. he made us cry. he gave us immeasurable talent freely and generously to those who need it most, from our troops station ad broad to the marginalized on her own streets. the obama family offers the williams family our condolences. thanks to robin williams. >>> tonight if you are suffering from depression or feeling suicidal or know someone who is, we want you to know help is available right now. you can call 1-800-273-talk. that's the national suicide prevention

big story there tonight, the wife of robin williams said the oscar winning actor was in the early stages of parkinson's disease when he took his life monday. susanhneider said williams was sober at the time of his suicide but was struggling with depression. >>> that's a live look outside the beltway. we'll be right back. did someone say burn? try alka seltzer reliefchews. they work just as fast and are proven to taste better than tums smoothies assorted fruit. mmm. amazing. yeah, i get that a lot. alka seltzer heartburn reliefchews. enjoy the relief. >>> the latest and longest cease-fire in the israel/hamas conflict is said to be holding right now. work continues in cairo on what would be billed as a permanent deal. senior correspondent tells us from gaza city hamas is preparing for something else. >> reporter: hamas doesn't need to smuggle rockets into gaza, according to a broadcast on the islamic group's tv station. militants are manufacturing new rockets right here. capable of flying 75 kilometers, or roughly 45 miles, the distance from gaza to tel aviv. the report on tv says the group has already built enough rockets to replace the ones it l

williams reveals he was in the early stages of parkison's disease at the time of his death. the hollywood actor and comedian killed himself at his home friday. he was 63. in a statement, susanneider said williams was suffering from depression, anxiety and early stages of the disease. she said he wasn't ready to share his diagnosis publicly. >>> that's all from me for today. thanks for watching. good-bye. you pay your auto insurance premium every month on the dot. you're like the poster child for paying on time. and then one day you tap the bumper of a station wagon. no big deal... until your insurance company jacks up your rates. you freak out. what good is having insurance if you get punished for using it? hey insurance companies, news flash. nobody's perfect. for drivers with accident forgiveness, liberty mutual won't raise your rates due to your first accident. see car insurance in a whole new light. liberty mutual insurance. revolutionary by every standard. and that became our passion. to always build something better, airplanes that fly cleaner and farther on less fuel. that redefine comfort and connect the world like never before. after all, you can't turn dreams into

in a statement released today, williams' wife susan tried to put to rest any rumors that her husband had relapsed. she says, robin's sobriety was intact and he was brave as he struggled with his own battles of depression, anxiety, as well as early stages of parkinson's disease which he was not yet ready to share publicly. parkinson's disease affects the envelope. and a doctor with the va in san francisco says while there is no cure, there are treatments for the symptoms. >> even deep brain stimulation where we can implant electrodes into the brain to improve the motor functions. >> it's a constant balancing act. >> reporter: actor michael j. fox has been very public about his 23-year fight with the disease. he is now 52, has a foundation to help find a cure for parkinson's disease, and has been able to return to acting. but robin williams was 63 and we can only surmise that parkinson's was a find he didn't want to take on. his wife said, it is our hope in the wake of robin's tragic passing that others will find the strength to seek the care and support they need to treat whatever bat

robin williams' widow revealed this afternoon the actor was sober but in the early stages of parkinson's disease when he committed suicide earlier this week. in a statement, susanider said williams was struggling with depression and anxiety. she says william also not been ready to share his diagnosis of parkinson's publicly. >>> the federal government says south jersey couple is behind one of the largest counterfeit operations in history. a husband and wife are accused of making more than $77 million in fake money. federal investigators say they found $2.5 million in counterfeit bills during a raid in cherry hill this summer. >>> philadelphia school officials say we'll know tomorrow if kids will go back to the classroom on time and if there will be teach layoffs. superintendent dr. william hite says without more money for the underfunded school district that's what could happen. >>> hundreds of small business owners from across the country are in washington this week, including many from our area. it was for a national leadership conference for a non-profit called score. score provides startup entrepreneurs with free noerngt guide their businesses. here's how i

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. >> pam: in a statement released today, williams wife susan "robin's sobriety was intact. and he was brave as he struggled with his own battles of depression, anxiety as well as early stages of parksinson's. which he was not yet ready to share publicly." >> pam: this latest bombshell has restarted the conversation about what parkinson's is. and how it can be treated. >> pam: kron 4's dan kerman went to stanford medical center today. to get some answers >>parkinsons disease is a disease of the brain and the body that effects ability to move >> reporter:dr. helen bronte stewart is the director of stanford hospitals movement disorder center she says the disease comes with a laundry list of symptoms. >>dr. helen bronte stewart /stanford physician it may cause a tremor it may cause body to become stiffer and slower and it may also cause some non motor signs such as depression, anxiety, sleep disturbances, thinking difficulties >> reporter:while there is no underlying cause of the disease, doctors says the movement problems are caused by a loss of dopamine in the brain. and whil

williams wife is just now revealing the actor comedian was in the early stages of parkinson's disease and was sober at the time of his apparent suicide. in a statement susan schneider says williams was struggling with depression, anxiety and the early stages of parkinson's when his assistant found him dead earlier this week. she also says williams was not ready to share his parkinson's diagnosis publicly much his wife says "it is our hope in the wake of robin's tragic passing that others will find the strength to seek the care and the support they need to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid". >> to a developing story now in south philadelphia. two teenagers are recovering after being shot just one block off a busy south street. the shooting happened just before midnight at tenth and bane brim near a rec center. the latest round of violence worrying people living in the neighborhood as the gunman is still on the run tonight. fox 29's dave schratwieser is live at police headquarters. dave? >> reporter: iain, police still trying to identify the gunman who unleashed a barrage of gunfire at tenth and bainbridge last night writ n

williams' wife, susan schneider, says, she is "utterly heartbroken". that people will focus on williams' of joy and laughter he gave to millions." across hollywood came out to shre their feelings and express their gratitude towards williams. this is what they had to say. >> reporter: we are now morning but loss of such a great man. >>: 01 of the greatest we were all blessed to have that experience. >>: he was electrifying and he was that way no matter what he did all the time. >> james: in any visit his home many paid their condolences by visiting robin williams' former home in san francisco's sea cliff >> james:williams first moved to marin county when he was a teen. and larkspur. then later the college those who lived near him in san greeted the kids in the even those who did not know him came by his home to pay their respects. >>: he was contagious he spent his whole life and making other people happy and maybe he forgot to do the same for himself. >> james:people were seen going in and out of the house monday but did not speak to the press. >> jame

williams' familiar is in mourning, his wife susan schneider said, "i lost my husband and my best friendle the world lost one of its most beloved artists and human beings." >> reporter: his final tweet a 25th birthday wish two weeks ago to his daughter sell d.a., always my baby girl. sell d.a. tweeting overnight "i love you, i miss you. i'll try to keep looking up." >> and those tributes coming from from all over the country. this memorial here at this iconic landmark. flowers, kabdzles all being left for a man who brought us so much joy. police are expected to update us on the status of the investigation into his death in just a few hours. >> thank you very much. and the tributes like that all across the country. in fact, in boston, that bench that he sat on for "good will hunting" putting a tribute to him there in that park. >> he was going to reprise that role as mrs. doubtfire. we were so excited about that and his genius touched so many generations. rank limitless, versatility through comedy and drama. he got his first big break on "happy days," 1978. look at this appearing -- he'll

williams quickly sprang back into action. in 2011, he made his broadway acting debut starring in "bengal tiger at the baghdad zoo." that same year he would marry his third wife, susan schneider. in 2013 williams would return to the small screen, starring in "the crazy ones" where he would reunite with his old friend pam dawber better known as mindy. >> never met anybody as screwy as you. >> you're like an alien. >> reporter: williams would delight audiences for decades with his wacky humor and joyful energy. he was the definition of full of life. and even now his comic legend is destined to endure. wolf, his co-star from "mork & mindy" pam dawber is reacting tonight pp she released a statement saying, i am completely and totally devastated. what more can be said? i think bob saget summed it up well when he tweeted tonight, robin williams heart was as big as his genius. >> just to update, he recently, very recently went back to rehab, right? >> yes, he did. in july of 2014 he went back to rehab, at the time when we were reporting it, the information we were getting from his representatives was that robin was re-entering rehab to kind of maintain and finetune his ong

susan snyder. in 2013, williams returned to the small screen, starring in "the crazy one" he would reunite with hisd friend, pam daber, better known as mindy. from stand up to sitcom, williams would delight audiences with wacky humor and joyful energy the definition of full of life. and now, this legend is destined to endure. >> it is. >> you can see, you look at those roles so diverse, so talented. this is such a tragic loss. >> it is. and the man who got to meet him on many occasions don sanchez interviewed robin williams several times and joins us by phone now, hey, don. >> is don there? >> yes i found out what happened. he was such a man of many personalities i interviewed him for a film called "night lifter". it was very serious he was so serious in the interview. no laughs. another time, for "mrs. doubtfire" he was all over the place. i was waiting in line there to interview him. he goes up to george lucas. robin says we have to do the interview. because don is there. that is duncan. he was funny. that is what you're finding with many people, that you talk to, very private man. our friend nan

he was released by williams' wife susan snyder he was brave as he struggled with his own battles of depression stages of parkinson's disease. >>: james: this day there are a variety of to treatments for art patients to have a quality life. we have fabulous medication to help replace some of the parts of the brain. >>: james: robin williams took part in a fund raiser and a medical center in 2006. will the hubble to cover any development in this story we have a special section on kron 4 doc kron. >>: erica: look for sunny and breezy conditions by the afternoon full details on the rest of the fighting forecasts will return. ...we need to break up. is it the biting? cuz i can stop? no! i love you and your show. it's cable. customers are more satisfied with u-verse. switch and we can stay together forever. forever? ow. i'm not gonna lie to you. it's also the biting. break up with cable. choose u-verse tv from $19 a month for 2 years. with sleep number, now there's an adjustment for that. you can only find sleep number at a sleep number store. the time is now for the biggest sale of the year. all be

susan snyder. in 2013, williams returned to the small screen, starring in "the crazy one" he would reunite with hisd friend, pam daber, better known as mindy. from stand up to sitcom, williams would delight audiences with wacky humor and joyful energy the definition of full of life. and now, this legend is destined to endure. >> it is. >> you can see, you look at those roles so diverse, so talented. this is such a tragic loss. >> it is. and the man who got to meet him on many occasions don sanchez interviewed robin williams several times and joins us by phone now, hey, don. >> is don there? >> yes i found out what happened. he was such a man of many personalities i interviewed him for a film called "night lifter". it was very serious he was so serious in the interview. no laughs. another time, for "mrs. doubtfire" he was all over the place. i was waiting in line there to interview him. he goes up to george lucas. robin says we have to do the interview. because don is there. that is duncan. he was funny. that is what you're finding with many people, that you talk to, very private man. our friend nan

. >> robin williams' life trajectory would take a decided upward turn two years later there was marriage to third wife susan, and his broadway acting debut in "bengal tiger at the baghdad zoo" with williams playing the tiger who narrates the play. >> it's alarming, this life after death. the fact is tigers are atheists. all of us unabashed. >> then just last year, his career came full circle. when he returned to the small screen with former "mork & mindy" co-star pam dawber in the cbs sitcom "the crazy ones." >> you look like an alien! >> but offscreen, williams was struggling with depression. >> he had at least three reasons to have severe depression. he clearly had the genetic basis for it. he had addiction. and addiction, and a recent relapse after a long period of sobriety. and he had cardiac surgery. people need to keep in mind when you have your chest cut open, the biology is such that it affects the brain and causes severe depression sometimes. >> there is also something else williams was dealing with, parkinson's disease, a neurological disorder that affects movement. williams was in the early stage

investigators suspect williams' death was a suicide. his wife susanneider she had the actor had been suffering from severe depression recently. she says she is utterly heartbroken and hopes that people will focus on his life and the countless moments of joy and laughter williams gave to all of us. >>> "action news" reporter erin o'hearn has reaction from celebrities and local fans and joins us live at the big board. erin. >> such shocking news. hollywood has lost an enormous talent from his early days playing a goofy alien on the small screen to his award winning dramatic roles on the big screen, williams was one of those rare actors who could command both roles with ease and success. however, he certainly struggled with demons. williams had always been candid about his struggle with addiction and recently entered rehab in july. the comedian who got his start playing an alien in the sitcom mork and mindy went on to many more critically acclaimed roles. in 1998 he won the academy award for his role in the movie goodwill hunting. from stand up comedians

that same year he would marry his third wife, graphic designer susan schneider. in 2013 williamsould return to the small screen. starring in the cbs sitcom "the crazy ones." where he would reunite with his old friend pam dawber, better known as mindy. >> i've never met anyone as screwy as you. you're like an alien. >> reporter: from stand-up and sitcoms and beyond williams would delight audiences for decades with his wacky humor and joyful energy. he was the definition of full of life. and even now his comic legend is destined to endure. >> now, as nischelle turner mentioned, williams recently returned to rehab in an effort to maintain his sobriety. a spokesman for the actor says he had been battling severe depression. we want to talk about some of the struggles he may have been facing. we've brought in a clinical psychologist, paula bloom. thank you so much for coming in to the cnn center. >> thank you for inviting me. >> to talk about this. and we should note you didn't treat robin. >> no. >> we don't know specifically outside of the suicide what caused it. but what does it tel

that's what life is about. >> robin williams was 63 years old. this morning his wife susanosing her husband and best friend. our coverage of robin williams' death does not end here. we'll remember the comic genius. known for his punch lines and expert timing. later this half-hour. >> now to another major story this morning. the latest on political showdown in iraq. the current prime minister, nuri al maliki says he is going to hold on to the job despite the fact that another politician has been chosen by iraq's new president to replace him. the selection of haider al-abadi seen right here as the new prime minister has the backing of the white house. >> earlier today, vice president biden and i called dr. abadi to congratulate him and to form a new cabinet as quickly as possible. >> meanwhile as for the battle against the islamic militants. the pentagon says that u.s. air strikes have slowed isis down but they're unlikely to affect the militants' overall capabilities or operations. >> there has been a second night of unrest in a saint louis suburb following the police shooti