Robin Williams Biography In The Works; New York Times Reporter Slated To Pen The Piece

A Robin Williams biography is reportedly in the works and the piece will be penned by New York Times reporter David Itzkoff.

According to USA Today, Itzkoff had written extensively about the actor and is now in the process of writing a Robin Williams biography.

One of the many known pieces Itzkoff had written about Williams is the 2009 profile he made of the actor shortly after the latter had heart surgery.

Itzkoff also penned Williams's obituary in The New York Times.

The untitled Robin Williams biography will be published by Henry Holt and Co., but a publication date had not been released. The book will be edited by Paul Golob and "will provide the definitive, comprehensive account of Williams' life."

"Robin Williams was a cultural hero of mine," said Itzkoff in a statement. "In the encounters and interactions I was able to share with him, he was always gentle and generous, humane and thoughtful and hilarious. I'm grateful for the opportunity to tell his story."

Some of Itzkoff's work include "Cocaine's Son: A Memoir" and "Mad as Hell: The Making of Network and the Fateful Vision of the Angriest Man in Movies."

While the Itzkoff-penned biography is still in the works, another biography about the comedian is also in its production stage.

A book called "Robin Williams 1951-2014: When The Laughter Stops" will published by John Blake. The book is said to be a "warm and respectful tribute to this special and extraordinarily talented man" and will "shed new light on a troubled and complex genius."

Williams was the star of various sitcoms and movies including "Mork and Mindy" but is perhaps more popularly known for his roles in "Dead Poets Society," "Mrs. Doubtfire," and "Jumanji. The actor won an Oscar for his performance in "Good Will Hunting."

He was found dead by apparent suicide at his home in Northern California on August 11, 2014.

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