Robin williams actor

Authorities in Marin County, California say actor Robin Williams who made millions laugh with his talent was found dead in his home at midday Monday. Officials will release more details in a press conference scheduled for 1 p.m. CT.

To celebrate Robin William's life, we are taking a look at the beloved actor's career in photos.

Good bye my friend

Actor Robin Williams holding his award for the television show 'Mork and Mindy', at the Golden Globe Awards, Los Angeles, January 1979.

The actor and stand-up comedian died on 11 August 2014 at the age of 63. Here is his life in pictures, alongside some of his most memorable lines.

Robin Williams in Patch Adams (1998)

Actor Robin Williams poses for a picture at the 46 San Francisco Film Festival awards night at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, on April 23, 2003 in San Francisco, California.

Birth name Robin McLaurin Williams Born July 21, 1951 (age 60) Chicago, Illinois, United States Medium Stand-up, film, television Nationality American Years active 1972–present

Rarely, has the death of a celebrity affected me on the level this one has. We’ll miss you Genie... "You'll have bad times, but it'll always wake you up to the good stuff you weren't paying attention to.”