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Robin Williams is Drinking Again

Robin Williams, the 55-year-old comedian, who is very famous in the entertainment world, had been sober for 20 years. Now, according to what his publicist Mara Buxbaum said in an interview to an entertainment magazine, he is seeking treatment for alcoholism. This night come as a shock to the entertainment fans, which had been very proud of Williams` sobriety for the past two decades.

As Buxbaum said in a statement, he "found himself drinking again and has decided to take proactive measures to deal with this for his own well-being and the well-being of his family. He looks forward to returning to work this fall to support his upcoming film releases." Buxbaum refused to give any more details beyond the statement.Williams is a leading entertainment comedian. Watching his frantic mannerisms and immediate changes in characters in his comedy, some have speculated that Williams is affected by bipolar disorder, or an atypical form of high-functioning Asperger syndrome, but this has never been confirmed.

A more likely explanation for his remarkable creativity and intense impulsive humor may be the reason that he is often referred to as "the poster child for ADD," though this statement is often said with a sarcastic edge. Williams` entertainment career continues as he stars in "Man of the Year," due in October, and voices an animated penguin in "Happy Feet," slated for release in November. He won an Oscar for his supporting role in 1997`s "Good Will Hunting."