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© FayesVision/WENN.comThe couple - seen here in August 2010 - were heading towards their third wedding anniversary on October 23
On Monday, August 11 the world lost one of its greatest entertainers.

But as everyone reacted with words of sorrow and tears to the sudden and shocking passing of Robin Williams, no-one was more devastated by the tragic passing of the Oscar-winning actor than his beloved wife, Susan Schneider.

The graphic designer, who had been married to the Good Will Hunting star since October 23, 2011, was left reeling at the loss of her 'husband and best friend', who was found deceased in his home in California of an apparent suicide.

Somehow finding the strength and the words to express her grief, Susan released a statement to The New York Times' Dave Itzkoff.

'This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one if its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken,' she began.

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