ROBIN WILLIAMS: Funnyman who couldn’t shake off his demons

The death of comedian and actor Robin Williams was a shock to many, but came after years of openly discussing his problems in interviews, and having recently checked into rehab, writes Hilary Lewis

ROBIN WILLIAMS’S unexpected death brought to an end the comedian’s long battle with cocaine and alcohol addiction and depression.

In a 2010 interview with the Guardian’s Decca Aitkenhead, he talked about suffering from anxiety.