Latest / Fresh Intelligence / EXCLUSIVE: Robin Williams' Behavior Became 'More Erratic' After Tragic Parkinson's Disease Misdiagnosis, Source Claims
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- 0:00[SPEAKER_00]: Robin Williams spent his final days suffering from symptoms that were caused by a form of dementia.
- 0:07[SPEAKER_00]: He was misdiagnosed with Parkinson's disease mere months before his tragic death.
- 0:13[SPEAKER_00]: After his death, medical examiner's determined he actually had Louis-Body dementia.
- 0:19[SPEAKER_00]: Louis-Body dementia affects brain function, including thinking, memory, and movement, often mimicking Parkinson's symptoms.
- 0:28[SPEAKER_00]: A long-time friend recalled, Robin's behavior began to become more and more erratic and bizarre.
- 0:34[SPEAKER_00]: In his final days, William struggled with anxiety, insomnia, and a deep conviction that something was wrong.
- 0:42[SPEAKER_00]: His third wife, Susan Schneider, expressed concern for his physical and mental well-being.
- 0:48[SPEAKER_00]: William's co-star, Pam Dobber noted,
- 0:54[SPEAKER_00]: Makeup artist Sherry Minnes recalled Williams feeling emotional over forgotten lines, saying, it was horrible.
- 1:01[SPEAKER_00]: Just three months after his diagnosis, Robin Williams tragically ended his life.
- 1:07[SPEAKER_00]: Despite his struggles, Williams always helped others, including paying medical bills for Christopher Reeve.