On July 21, 2021, comedian and actor Robin Williams would have turned 70. Seven years prior, he suffered from an undiagnosed neurodegenerative disease, later determined to be Lewy Body Dementia, which led him to take his own life.
Williams’ suicide brought awareness to the life-changing, fatal disease known as Lewy Body Dementia, and his passing brought much needed attention to the importance of mental health and symptoms of depression and anxiety that can accompany a neurodegenerative disease such as Parkinson’s.
What Do We Know About Lewy Body Dementia?
Nearly seven years after Robin Williams’ passing, what do we know about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)? How can we help people with a neurological disease experiencing suicidal thoughts? A documentary made after Robin’s passing that delves deeper into his experience with the disease can possibly help answer these questions.
“Robin’s Wish,” a documentary released this past year, chronicles Robin Williams’ experiences with and symptoms of LBD. The film describes the disease, how it affected his personal and professional life, and current research efforts to understand and treat it. This documentary is the product of his wife Susan Schneider Williams’ passion to educate people about LBD so that other families
do not have to go through the heart-wrenching experiences that she and Robin endured.
Robin’s Final Year is Documented in Film
