Overview
- Williams, who announced the diagnosis during a Q&A at his Hopeium clothing launch in London on Thursday, told the audience he has "a bit of autism" and called the news revelatory.
- He described ongoing intrusive thoughts linked to a previously reported, internalised form of Tourette’s and gave a vivid example of fearing his thoughts could make a plane crash.
- The 52‑year‑old emphasised creativity as his main coping strategy and said he often masks discomfort in social and performance situations to hide internal distress.
- Williams has previously disclosed multiple ADHD diagnoses and a Tourette’s diagnosis, and current coverage is based on his public remarks with no new clinical documentation released.
- Clinically, autism, ADHD and Tourette’s can co‑occur and present in different ways, so reporters and observers are watching for any further medical details or independent confirmation.