Heath Ledger DEAD

JohN Dee · 23rd January 2008, 08:43 AM

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Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger, 28, has died of a possible drug overdose involving sleeping pills in New York, police have confirmed.

He was found dead in his bed at his apartment on Broome Street, Soho in Manhattan, by his housekeeper at 3.35pm local time, the TMZ website said.

A police spokesman told smh.com.au the cause of death was unknown, despite the presence of drugs.

"We don't have that (the cause of death) yet. The matter is still under investigation," the spokesman said.

He was pronouced dead at 3.45pm (0745 AEDT) by a medical examiner who went to the apartment.

US television network NBC reported his body was found surrounded by pills.

The New York Times reported Ledger was discovered by a masseuse who arrived at his apartment for an appointment.

The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Ledger's bedroom, The New York Times reported.

When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Ledger unconscious.

They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. The police said they did not suspect foul play.

Hollywood star

Ledger was an Oscar nominee for his role in Brokeback Mountain and had numerous other screen credits.

His breakthrough role was the Australian movie Two Hands, directed by Gregor Jordan and in another movie from the same year, 10 Things I Hate about You, he established himself as an up and coming star.

Ledger's other film credits included A Knight's Tale, The Patriot and Monster's Ball. He is currently starring in I'm Not There, one of several actors playing a role representing Bob Dylan, and was due to appear as The Joker in the next Batman film.

Ledger had a difficult relationship with some sections of the media.

In 2004 he allegedly spat at and assaulted a photographer in Sydney. The retaliation was during the premier to Brokeback Mountain when photographers squirted him with water on the red carpet.

Ledger was born in Perth, Western Australia.

He had a two-year-old Matilda, with former fiancee and Brokeback Mountain co-star Michelle Williams.

He was the son of Sally Ledger Bell, a French teacher, and Kim Ledger, a race car driver and mining engineer.

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What a shame. He was a bloody good actor. Young too.

azrael · 23rd January 2008, 09:57 AM

Man...thats a shock...and very very sad to hear.

newguy18 · 23rd January 2008, 02:14 PM

sorry to hear that.

Jamie Myers · 23rd January 2008, 07:07 PM

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Heath Ledger dead - People - Entertainment - smh.com.au

What a shame. He was a bloody good actor. Young too.

bloody waste. i enjoyed his films

quercus · 23rd January 2008, 09:35 PM

28 is an awfull young age to go... Sad to hear this!!!!

Eric Frei · 23rd January 2008, 10:03 PM

I wonder what happened, more news says he was ill and took sleeping tablets to get some sleep, not sure if he overdosed or not yet.

shaggs · 24th January 2008, 12:16 PM

As they say,,,, fame and fortune dont bring happiness.

Sad loss, especially those left behind.

mdvaden · 29th January 2008, 06:07 AM

I watch "The Patriot" often, where he is the older son.

Have the DVD or VHS at home.

Oddly, I missed that he played the role of a homosexual cowboy - could that have thrown him over the edge emotionally?

I read an interview, and Heath commented about just getting the role done, but "moving on".

Knight's Tale was another one where I enjoyed his acting - good movie too.

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azrael Former Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Earth Australia Posts: 234	Re: Heath Ledger DEAD Man...thats a shock...and very very sad to hear.

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quercus Mature tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: belgium Posts: 368	Re: Heath Ledger DEAD 28 is an awfull young age to go... Sad to hear this!!!!

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Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,993	Re: Heath Ledger DEAD I wonder what happened, more news says he was ill and took sleeping tablets to get some sleep, not sure if he overdosed or not yet. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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shaggs Mature tree Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 419	Re: Heath Ledger DEAD As they say,,,, fame and fortune dont bring happiness. Sad loss, especially those left behind.

29th January 2008, 06:07 AM	#8
mdvaden Former Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 396	Re: Heath Ledger DEAD I watch "The Patriot" often, where he is the older son. Have the DVD or VHS at home. Oddly, I missed that he played the role of a homosexual cowboy - could that have thrown him over the edge emotionally? I read an interview, and Heath commented about just getting the role done, but "moving on". Knight's Tale was another one where I enjoyed his acting - good movie too.

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