Robin Williams’ death deeply saddened fans all over the world.
Recently, one of his closest friends shared the touching final words the beloved actor said, giving a peek into his last moments.
Robin Williams was known for his amazing performances in movies.
He was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actor for his roles in “Good Morning, Vietnam” (1987) and “The Fisher King” (1991).
He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his unforgettable role in “Good Will Hunting” (1997).
Despite his successful acting career, Robin Williams struggled with personal issues like alcohol addiction. In 2014, he spent a few weeks at the Hazelden facility in Minnesota to work on his sobriety.
This stay was planned in advance and not due to a relapse. His representative explained, “After working on several projects in a row, Robin is using this time to focus on and strengthen his commitment to staying sober, which he is very proud of.”
In an August 2014 interview with Diane Sawyer, Robin Williams talked about his struggle with alcohol abuse. He shared how he had relapsed after being sober for 20 years, explaining that it happened slowly over time.
Williams described it as a quiet, tempting voice that urged him to “jump” off the edge. He likened this voice to the temptation of having just one more drink, which he admitted was impossible for him to resist.
Robin Williams had struggled with alcoholism and cocaine abuse in the early 1980s but quit after his friend John Belushi died of an overdose in 1982. He stayed sober for 20 years. Williams explained that his relapse wasn’t triggered by any specific event, saying, “Addiction is not caused by anything, it’s just there.”