He hung himself. He was also found with a knife and some hesitation marks on his wrist.
Some idiot reporter asked the police spokesperson if it was something "sexual" and the officer was stunned.
"No, absolutely not!"
Williams had Lewy Body dementia, which is not easy to diagnose while a person is alive.
As is the case with Alzheimer's, you can only "confirm" it by autopsy.
His doctors thought he might have Parkinson's, as he had become morose, and began to have some motor function problems.
I agree it was sad.
He had relied on his quick wit, and improvisational skills his entire life.
Lewy Body dementia robbed him of his mind and personality, which terrified him.
As it would anyone.
Does anyone ever know for sure what they would do when confronted by such a devastating disease? I admit I haven’t a clue.