Doctor: Depression Common in Parkinson's Disease

Robin Williams' wife revealed that he was suffering from Parkinson's

We're continuing to learn new details surrounding the death of Robin Williams.

His wife revealed that the actor suffered from the early stages of Parkinson's Disease.

In a statement, Susan Schneider said her late husband also struggled with anxiety and depression but that he was sober at the time of his death.

The 63-year-old actor was found dead at his California home on Monday.

Dr. John Sullivan from Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital joined us for more on how Parkinson’s can influence depression.
 

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