When Robin Williams Met Susan Schneider, He Was At A Point in His Life Where Fame And Brilliance Had Already Been Achieved
Did you know? When Robin Williams met Susan Schneider, he was at a point in his life where fame and brilliance had already been achieved — but what he hadn’t found yet was peace.
They met in 2007 at an Apple Store (yes, really!), where Susan was shopping and Robin was being helped with his computer. It wasn’t a red carpet, a movie set, or a party — just a quiet, everyday moment that turned into the beginning of a deeply supportive love story.
They married in 2011, and Susan stood by Robin during one of the most difficult chapters of his life, as he battled health issues and an undiagnosed condition (later revealed as Lewy Body Dementia). She became not just his partner, but his fiercest advocate, determined to uncover the truth behind his struggles even after his passing. In her words: “Robin was brave as he struggled silently with symptoms that grew more terrifying. He was the bravest man I’ve ever known.”
After his death, Susan became a voice for awareness and research into Lewy Body Dementia, honoring his memory by turning tragedy into advocacy.
Robin made the world laugh — but with Susan, he found someone who saw past the jokes and loved the man behind them.
