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Robin Williams’ Autopsy Revealed Undiagnosed Illness That Deeply Affected His Final Years Nearly a decade after the tragic death of legendary actor and comedian Robin Williams, new attention has been drawn to a heartbreaking medical detail revealed in his autopsy: Williams was suffering from undiagnosed Lewy body dementia, a progressive and devastating neurological disease. Williams died by suicide on August 11, 2014, at the age of 63. Prior to his death, he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but medical examiners later determined that Lewy body dementia was the underlying cause of his worsening physical and mental symptoms. The disease can cause hallucinations, memory loss, anxiety, confusion, and severe movement difficulties. His son, Zak Williams, has since spoken openly about the emotional toll the misdiagnosis took on his father. In interviews, Zak explained that the treatments Williams received may have worsened his condition and increased his frustration, discomfort, and emotional distress. The incorrect diagnosis also prevented Williams from fully understanding what was happening to his brain. Lewy body dementia currently has no cure, and while some treatments can help manage symptoms, the condition typically progresses rapidly. Average survival after diagnosis ranges between five and seven years. Williams’ death shocked the world, but his family continues to raise awareness about neurological disorders and mental health. His story remains a powerful reminder that many people battle invisible illnesses while still bringing light and joy to others. Anyone struggling with mental health challenges is encouraged to seek support through trusted resources such as the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 nationwide. ⸻ By Amanda F, NewsBreak Contributor

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The Man Who Went to Prison for His Lookalike’s Crime

In 2000, a man named Richard Jones was sentenced to 19 years in prison for a robbery in Kansas. The only evidence against him? Eyewitness identification. He kept saying he was innocent — and after 17 long years, it turned out he was telling the truth. Investigators later found that the real robber was another man named Ricky, who looked almost exactly like Richard and lived near the crime scene. The resemblance was so uncanny that even people who knew Richard said they couldn’t tell them apart from a photo. Once the truth came out, Richard was finally freed in 2017. To me, this story is terrifying. It shows how easily someone’s life can be destroyed by a mistaken identity — and how fragile justice can be when it relies too much on memory. It also makes me wonder: how many other people might still be behind bars for something they didn’t do? #UnexpectedHistory #UnexpectedResults

The Man Who Went to Prison for His Lookalike’s Crime
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Other Countries Get Free Healthcare — Why Don’t We? 🇺🇸 Since When Did Healthcare Start Meaning Debt in America? At what point did getting sick in America become a financial crime? Because that’s exactly what it feels like now. And the wild part is this: America doesn’t actually have a healthcare problem. It has a healthcare financing problem. The care is world-class — the system that bills you is what’s broken. Hospitals can charge whatever they want: • $40 for a Tylenol • $3,000 for an ER visit • $100,000+ for a surgery And there is no national price regulation to stop it. Insurance companies profit by denying care. Employers decide who gets treated and who doesn’t. Families go into debt for basic medical needs — something that doesn’t happen in any other major country. Meanwhile, nations like Canada, France, Japan, Australia, and the UK have figured it out. You walk into a hospital, you get treated, and you walk out without a bill. No deductibles. No surprise ambulance fees. No $5,000 out-of-pocket “co-insurance.” Here’s the kicker politicians hate to admit: Universal healthcare in America wouldn’t require new taxes. We already spend more money on healthcare than countries with universal systems. The U.S. spends over $4.5 trillion a year — more than enough to cover every single American. The problem is the money gets funneled through middle-men, private insurers, and corporate pricing games instead of actual care. Fix the payment system — not the doctors, not the nurses, not the hospitals — and America would instantly become one of the best countries on Earth. No medical bankruptcies. No parents choosing between groceries and insulin. No seniors splitting pills to make it through the month. No one losing their home because they had surgery. Every nation that solved this became healthier, stronger, and more financially stable. America could too — and without raising taxes a single penny. #HealthcareCrisis #MedicalDebt #UniversalHealthcare #fixitnow

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Father kills son with autism, 10, family dog and self in apparent murder-suicide in home where missing daughter, 20, was also found dead

A tragic murder-suicide unfolded in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where police say 58-year-old Rodney Shippy fatally shot his 10-year-old autistic son, Logan, and the family dog before turning the gun on himself. Authorities discovered the bodies Wednesday afternoon while conducting a welfare check after relatives reported Shippy’s daughter, Alyssa, missing. The 20-year-old’s body was later found inside the disheveled home, and investigators are working to determine her cause of death. The deaths mark the latest in a series of devastating losses for the Shippy family. In 2022, Rodney’s wife Lisa, 41, took her own life at the same residence. Just months later, Lisa’s mother was murdered by her husband in a separate incident nearby. Relatives said Rodney became increasingly isolated after his wife’s death, and the home had fallen into severe neglect. Public records show he was facing foreclosure on the property, owing $135,000 in unpaid mortgage debt. Loved ones described Logan as a “sweet, eager-to-learn boy” and Alyssa as “a bright light in this world.” A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to help cover their funeral expenses. #UnexpectedHistory #UnexpectedResults #Creepy

Father kills son with autism, 10, family dog and self in apparent murder-suicide in home where missing daughter, 20, was also found dead