However, it seems that rather than try to simply move on from his past, the actor tried to use his experiences to help others as he was apparently quite open with the young kids on the set of Mrs. Doubtfire about his drug use and the problems it caused him later in life.
Robin Williams’ life was not an easy one.
His struggles with substance abuse and depression were well known long before his death.
Lisa Jakub, who played daughter Lydia in the film says that Williams’ honesty with her on the set was incredibly powerful and it’s something that has helped her throughout her own life.