PHOTOS: The Life and Times of Late Robin Williams (Mrs Doubtfire)

Robin Williams’ work touched many lives. From his beginnings on the wildly successful Mork and Mindy television show through to classic comedy Mrs. Doubtfire, the respected comedian and actor has graced our screens for generations. Williams died of an apparent suicide at his home. He was 63. The comedian’s longtime publicist said he had been been battling severe depression. “This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time,” Mara Buxbaum wrote

Robin Williams rose to fame in the hugely successful television series ‘Mork and Mindy.’

Williams won a Golden Globe for the show in 1979.

Williams with his first wife Valerie Velardi in 1983.

Williams starred with Twiggy in the film ‘Club Paradise’ in 1986.

Robin Williams starred in the film ‘Dead Poets Society’ in 1989.

Williams on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Johnny Carson in 1992.

Williams in a scene from the film ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ in 1993.

Williams won a Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Comedy for his role in ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ in 1994.

Williams in a scene from the film ‘Jumanji’ in 1995. 

Williams in a scene from the film ‘The Birdcage’ in 1996.

Williams on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno in 1996.

Williams with Matt Damon in the film ‘Good Will Hunting’ in 1997.

Williams in a scene from the film ‘What Dreams May Come’ in 1998.

Williams and Monica Potter in a scene from the film ‘Patch Adams’ in 1998.

Williams in a scene from the film ‘Jakob The Liar’ in 1999. 

Williams with his second wife Marsha Garces in 2000.

Williams in a scene from the film ‘Insomnia’ in 2002.

Williams and Garces with their family in 2004.

Williams with his son Cody and daughter Zalda in 2006.

Williams and his family attend the ‘License to Wed’ film premiere in 2007.

Williams and John Travolta at Shea Stadium while filming their movie ‘Old Dogs’ in 2007.

Williams accepted the Favorite Scene Stealing Guest Star award during the 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards in 2009.

Williams with his third wife Susan Schneider in 2011.

Earlier this year, Williams had starred in the CBS sitcom ‘The Crazy Ones,’ which was canceled after one season.