Robin Williams' death has been officially ruled a suicide, Marin County authorities said on Friday (November 07) following an investigation and toxicology tests on the comedian's body.<br/> <br />The Oscar-winning actor, whose body was found on August 11, died of asphyxia due to hanging, the Marin County Sheriff's Office said in a statement. That was the same finding sheriff's officials made in their preliminary conclusion.<br/> <br />In addition, toxicology tests on Williams' body revealed the absence of alcohol or illicit drugs, and prescription medications were detected in concentrations consistent with their use for therapeutic purposes.<br/> <br />Williams was one of the world's most famous comedians. He also earned an Oscar for his role in the 1997 drama "Good Will Hunting."
