Kaylah Walton
Recently, the son of the renowned actor and comedian, Robin Williams, disclosed that his father had received an incorrect diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease which was later found to be inaccurate after his demise. Williams had been dealing with a misdiagnosis of Parkinson’s for two years before his passing, experiencing symptoms such as shaking, stiffness, and issues with balance and coordination due to a brain disorder.
His son, Zak, paid tribute to his father, acknowledging the profound impact Robin had on countless individuals during difficult times and expressed love and admiration for his father on what would have been his 73rd birthday. Zak shared sentiments from fans about how Robin had been a source of hope and joy for them, stating, “There’s not a week that goes by without someone sharing with me how you helped them through a dark time or a rough patch. I’m so grateful and proud to be your son. Love you forever.”
The passing of the beloved actor, through suicide, occurred in 2014 at the age of 63.
The Impact of Misdiagnosis
Following an autopsy post-Williams’ demise, it was discovered that he had been battling with Lewy body dementia (LBD) unknowingly, which was manifesting symptoms similar to those of Parkinson’s disease. LBD ranks as the second most prevalent dementia type after Alzheimer’s, with no current known cure or effective treatment to slow its rapid progression.
In 2021, Zak delved into the repercussions of the neurological ailment and the misdiagnosis on the podcast The Genius Life hosted by Max Lugavere, shedding light on how his father’s final years were marked by discomfort and frustration due to the misinterpretation, as his experiences varied significantly from other patients.
