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Robin Williams' widow Susan: 'It's the best love I ever dreamed of'


October 31, 2015
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Robin Williams' widow Susan Schneider Williams is set to give her first interview since his death a year ago. In a preview for the ABC show, the 50-year-old breaks down as she talks about the comedian’s life and its abrupt end.In the one-on-one, which will be aired on Good Morning America on Tuesday, the graphic designer talks about her relationship with the Mrs Doubtfire actor. "It's the best love I ever dreamed of," she says smiling fondly.

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Susan has given her first interview since her husband Robin Williams died a year ago

Recounting the awful moment that she discovered her husband had died she says: "I just screamed Robin! What happened? What did you do?"Some questions from journalist Amy Robach are too much for the bereaved widow. When asked, "You’ve said that Robin struggled with his own demons – was he spiraling out of control?” Susan becomes overwhelmed with emotion and bows her head struggling to find words to answer the sensitive question.The voiceover for the preview also reveals that the actor’s third wife will share never before seen home videos of the couple’s wedding and snapshots of the life that they shared together.

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Susan has been embroiled in a lawsuit with the actor's children over his estate

The interview comes after Susan settled her lawsuit against Robin’s three children in early October. Zachary, Zelda and Cody Williams disagreed with the late star’s wife over the division of the Oscar winner’s money, property and personal items after his tragic death.Although his will stated that his wife-of-three years would receive their California home and expenses to maintain it, she claimed the children weren’t giving her enough to cover what she needed. In addition she requested to keep other items such as his dinner suit from their wedding and other "knick-knacks", but was happy that the children received his Oscar and film memorabilia.

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