California, Aug 12 (ANI): Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams was found an apparent suicide at his residence in Northern California. Williams was 63 years of age. The cause of the death is believed to be suicide via asphyxiation. His publicist said the actor had been battling depression of late. His wife Susan Schneider said in a statement, _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._ Hollywood and his fans also mourned on the Williams_ death who won an Academy Award for his role as a fatherly therapist in 1997_s _Good Will Hunting_.