Many fans and people within the entertainment industry were shocked when iconic comedian Robin Williams committed suicide in August, but this tragic event effected Wayne Brady deeper than he would ever realize.

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Brady recently revealed he was suffering with depression

Brady, who always seemed upbeat when starring on comedy shows like 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' and 'Let's Make a Deal,' recently revealed to Entertainment Tonight Monday (Nov 3rd) that behind the camera he was dealing with severe depression, like Williams was before hanging himself aged 63.

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"I think that when you keep these secrets, and something that you learn as you read more and go into treatments and get help is, that these secrets kill," he said in the sit down interview. "Nobody wants to out themselves, so to speak. Or if they out themselves, it's in a very Hollywood way. ... If someone says, 'I'm clinically depressed,' that sounds like someone's making something up."

But fans would never have known the 42 year-old star ever suffered from depression due to his hilarious and wacky on-screen persona. "People are like, 'Wayne Brady's always happy!'" he said. "No I'm not. Because I'm human."

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In 2006 Brady fell into an even darker place when his second marriage to Mandie Taketa ended, but it wasn't until June of this that he realized he needed professional help.

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Brady hopes his revelation will help others in similar situations

"I was there by myself, in my bedroom, and had a complete breakdown," he said. "When I say breakdown, go ahead and imagine for yourself. Just a brother in his underwear, in his room crying. On that birthday was the beginning of 'OK, I've got to make a change.'"

But one thing helping Brady cope with depression is hoping that this revelation may help someone else in a similar position. "If me talking about my personal journey helps someone, it's all worth it. I'm very blessed to have a great job and family. I can now appreciate all of it much more. I love being able to bring those laughs to other (people) daily and laughing for real myself," he said.