Robin Williams' wife explained that her husband suffered from Parkinson's Disease. The actor committed suicide earlier this week after struggling with depression.

The great comedian and actor's wife, Susan Schneider, released a statement saying her husband was suffering amongst "his own battles of depression, anxiety as well as early stages of Parkinson's Disease," according to the Los Angeles Times.

"It is our hope in the wake of Robin's tragic passing, that others will find the strength to seek the care and support they need to treat whatever battles they are facing so they may feel less afraid," she added.

The actor had previous battles with cocaine and alcohol but had managed to remain sober, his wife confirmed, reports the Los Angeles Times.

On Monday, emergency responders discovered the famous actor dead by hanging, according to CNN. She talked about her husband's legacy as well as his personal demons.

"Since his passing, all of us who loved Robin have found some solace in the tremendous outpouring of affection and admiration for him from the millions of people whose lives he touched," Schneider said. "His greatest legacy, besides his three children, is the joy and happiness he offered to others, particularly to those fighting personal battles," Schneider added.

"Robin's sobriety was intact and he was brave as he struggled with his own battles of depression, anxiety as well as early stages of Parkinson's disease, which he was not yet ready to share publicly," explained Williams' wife, and said the family hopes others would find the strength to seek out help.

However, the 63-year-old actor did not leave his children in the lurch. HollywoodLife reports that Williams left his three children-Zak, 31, Zelda, 25, and Cody, 22-trust funds for the rest of his life; however, the children would have had access to it at 21 years old.

According to HollywoodLife, a third of the fund is given at 21 years of age, the half of what remains is given at 25, and the remaining at 30. Zak, the oldest, is the only child to have received the full amount.