Posted on 08/13/2014 1:36:36 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
The initial shock of Robin Williams’ tragic death, from an apparent suicide, is giving way to reflections of his legacy and memory. Another question many people are asking is what happens next for his family. He was survived by his third wife, Susan Schneider, to whom he was married for three years, and three adult children from his prior two marriages, whose ages range from 25 to 31. There is a realistic fear that Williams’ death may have left them in financial distress.
In an interview with Parade Magazine last year, Williams lamented how he had to change his lifestyle because of how much he lost in his two divorces (reportedly, $30 million). He said he returned to TV because of “bills to pay.” Williams also admitted to listing his Napa Valley estate for sale because he could no longer afford it.
Public records about Williams’ real estate show that they have significant value. His Napa Valley mansion, which rests on 653 acres and is named Villa Sorriso (translated to 'Villa of Smiles'), has been on the market since April for $29.9 million. Williams also left behind a 6,500-square-foot waterfront home in Tiburon, California, valued at roughly $6 million. The two properties are subject to mortgages, according to public records, that totaled $7.25 million as of 2011. This means that Williams left behind real estate with equity of around $25 million, depending on what Villa Sorriso can command in a sale.
How much more than that did Williams leave behind for his heirs? While he was reportedly worth around $130 million two years ago, that figure seems well off since Williams later said that he was close to bankruptcy. Recent estimates have pegged his net worth at $50 million, which may also be high based on his reported financial struggles.
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Why does anyone care outside of Robin Williams’ family and heirs? I know it is not my business and does not affect me at all.
One thing that comes to my mind....I’ve heard it said many times that dying was the best career move Michael Jackson (and Elvis) ever made.
Dividing up the loot?
Obama will get the largest cut
“Why does anyone care outside of Robin Williams’ family and heirs? I know it is not my business and does not affect me at all.”
Agree.
If the press wants to look into finances, let them look into how two presidential professional grifter families amassed millions when their combined abilities wouldn’t qualify them to hold stop signs at road work locations.
Get jobs?
So how will this affect the schedule for Mrs. Doubtfire 2?
Who cuts the lawn of Robin Williams house? Who is the meter reader? Does it face east or west? Whatever happened to Baby Jane?
I hope they don’t do a “michael jackson” on it. Although I doubt they will.
RE: So how will this affect the schedule for Mrs. Doubtfire 2?
As of April 17, 2014, a sequel was in development at Fox 2000. Columbus and Williams were both expected to return, and the Elf movie screenwriter David Berenbaum is writing the script.
On August 11, 2014, Robin Williams died, drawing speculation that the project may be cancelled.
I mean honestly, WHO other than Robin Williams can play this role?
Yep! And the family gets to appreciate what all of that support for the RAT party got them - altho I sincerely doubt they or their friends will connect the dots.
I should care about this because?
RE: I should care about this because?
If you’re a rich, divorced and re-married man, it could happen to you...
Funny how all these liberals never think of leaving their stuff to the government.
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