Heath Ledger Found Dead in NYC Apt.
I'm just as shocked as you are, as I write this.
According to TMZ.com, Heath Ledger was found dead in his New York City apartment earlier this afternoon. His body was discovered by his housekeeper, where he was reportedly surrounded by pills.
According to NYPD, a masseuse arrived at the actor's apartment and was let in by a housekeeper. When Heath didn't answer his bedroom door, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened it and found him unconscious. They attempted to wake him; when they couldn't, they called 911.
When paramedics arrived on the scene the actor was in full cardiac arrest. They attempted to perform CPR on him, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Heath, 28, has a two year old daughter with former love Michelle Williams, who met on the set of the movie Brokeback Mountain.
This is so shocking. We'll keep you updated as more details are revealed.
UPDATE: A law enforcement source told TMZ.com it was too early to determine if Heath's death was accidental or a suicide. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow. Per CNN.com, the pills that were found appeared to be an over-the-counter sleeping medication, said police spokeswoman Barbara Chen.
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Oh My God - indeed a Real Shock!!!!
Condolences to his Family.
"I am totally shocked"...I "loved" him...
Oh My God - What A Terrible Shock - Condolences To His Family!!!!
So sad. A friend (of a friend) at e! says it was Mary Kate Olsen's apartment. I hope she wasn't there (or drugging) too.
SO very sad. :(
Wow, I was so shocked when I heard that! I definitely didn't see that one coming.
I guess that pushes back the Britney Entertainment Tonight special this evening.
Wow. I totally didn't see this one coming. He was so talented!! This is sad...really
OMG i am in shock. He was my guy crush for so long. I feel SOOO sad for his little girl. so so so shocking and sad.
MSNBC is reporting that he was found in Mary Kate's apartment. Am I missing something? Were they living together?
This is so terribly sad. Memories of River Phoenix, anyone? My condolences are with his daughter and family.
Very sad.
My condolences to his family and loved ones.
I hope this is a wake up call to the Hollywood youth.
No one knows the depths of our own personal demons. I am sorry to see he has lost his fight, and I hope he gains the much needed serenity he hoped to have.
What a horrible tragedy and a loss of someone so incredibly talented. I have much sympathy for his daughter Matilda, Michelle and for his family. A terrible loss indeed.
great actor, seemed like a lovely guy as well. RIP mr ledger you will not be forgotten.
I'm shocked and very sad. I thought he was a wonderful actor and seemed very kind. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends, especially his daughter. I had one of my BF's die years ago from a legal prescription and it makes you angry because these things are approved by the FDA... of course, nothing is safe.
Very sad. Great talent. RIP.
LIZ: IT WILL MOVE BACK BRIT'S ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT: ARE YOU A F---ING IDIOT. CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
It's a sad day in the entertainment industry. I thought about Heath all evening and pondered...who will be next? Taking pills, prescription or non, in excess, is like playing russian roulette. Who will play the next game? Who will lose? I pray that Heath made it to the other side quickly and I pray for little Matilda who probably won't remember him. RIP Heath.
Heath Ledger was like one of the family. I have seen all of his movies. He will be terribly missed. Through all of the sickness i've been through, when he smiled it was contagious and made me smile too. I woder how this affected Julia Stiles? Bless you Mr. Ledger.
Odie Seale
Oooooohhhhh... I really like Heath. Even if he did those Brokeback scenes. I was sad when he and Michelle Williams split. Even sadder now. R.I.P.
Very sad. What a wonderful smile that man had. I hope he is resting now and at peace. God Bless his little daughter.
It seems like a lot of young talented people overdose at the age of 28. Maybe heath got too close to his recent role as a heroin addict poet?
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It is so sad, words just can't express the lost feeling I have. I know excatly what it feels like to be so depressed to consider suicide. I have Borderline Personality Disorder and at times it can be a real challenge to stay alive...
It is so sad, words just can't express the lost feeling I have. I know excatly what it feels like to be so depressed to consider suicide. I have Borderline Personality Disorder and at times it can be a real challenge to stay alive...
It is so sad, words just can't express the lost feeling I have. I know excatly what it feels like to be so depressed to consider suicide. I have Borderline Personality Disorder and at times it can be a real challenge to stay alive...
It is so sad, words just can't express the lost feeling I have. I know excatly what it feels like to be so depressed to consider suicide. I have Borderline Personality Disorder and at times it can be a real challenge to stay alive...
So sorry for his family's loss. Please if you cannot say something nice - don't say anything at all. He was a very talented actor and will be missed. Too bad the paparazzi could not leave him alone.
Wow! I feel sad too. Specially when you pass away from pills that had been prescribe to you. I had a friend that passed away from the same thing.... I feel bad for his Family....
This was completely shocking. It was difficult to conceive such a talented young man with so much life to live.
I'm so sorry for his little girl, my condolences to the entire family.
Just so sad.
What a loss! As a nurse, I know this may have been an accident. Over the counter medications are sooooooo fooling. It is possible for a person to take too many sleeping pills by accident.
He appeared to be a beautiful person. Money and fame do not block the fact that "life happens". Depression can strike the richest and most famous.
I hope his family will remember the beautiful person we all saw on the "big" screen and idolized. Not the fact he may have taken his own life, accident or not.
I also hope the many readers of this note will remember that TV is just TV, Heath is a human being and yes, real life goes on behind the scenes.
my condolences to the family - Matilda will have to remember her dad on the big screen. so sad and sudden. I think they made such a hot couple. He will truly be remembered for his talent. RIP :)
Wish I knew where to send a floral arrangement and my condolences to...
I am so shocked and so sad . He is an excellent actor and God bless him.
MY CONDOLENCES also
This is indeed a sad day in the world of entertainment! I am sure that everyone is reeling from this news so close to another actor's death just days ago. Heath was a beautiful person both in side and out! While he has gone onto a better place it is his loved ones that are left here to ask the questions of why and what happened? I pray that his little girl Matilda will know that her Daddy was a beautiful person and will get to know him through his family and the good things that her Mother can share with her.
RIP Heath! You will be sadly missed by fans everywhere!
I feel like I lost a great friend and a wonderful actor I loved to watch on screen.....he was my icon and I am going to miss him, just can't stop grieving.....Heath please RIP....I Love you and my question to you is WHY and I hope somebody maybe Michelle Williams can shed some light on this tradgedy. I am sorry for your loss as well Michelle!
this is a real tragedy, he was a great actor, and so young. i feel so bad for his family
RIP Heath. Such a talented actor and doting Father. You touched the hearts of so many people all over the world. You will be sadly missed. You make me proud to be an Aussie.
My condolences to Heath's family and the entertainment industry (as they too, have lost a son)
What a tragedy!!!! I was in total shock when I heard about Heath. I send condolences out to his family from mine!!!! We love you Heath!!!!
What a tragic loss, this is a total shock and a very sad dissapointment.
He was a very talented actor, and seemed like an all aound wonderful guy. He was indeed taken from us too soon but will forever be remembered.
My condolences to his family, friends, all of his loved ones and his little girl Matilda, how sad for her.
We will miss you!
RIP Heath!!!
It is very sad for someone so talented to lose their life from overdose, whether it be on purpose or by accident. Only God knows and I hope he'll provide comfort for his little girl and his loved ones. His short life has touched many people around the world....R.I.P. Health
My sincere condolenses to the family. The world is shocked by this but not The Lord. We are not promised a tomorrow so we ought to be living our lives with dignity, decency, respect and most of all with acknowledging The Lord. It is by His will that we exist. People open up your eyes and see what is happening to us, to this world, we need The Lord and we need Him now. Make the changes in your lives and accept Him as Lord and Savior. My deepest sympathy to his parents, his child. May God Bless them all.
lucy
OMG,,this is indeed a shocking message, he was a very good actor...may his soul rest in peace.....condolence to his family and his two year old baby girl....
What a shock it was to hear of his passing yesterday, and it just doesn't seem right. Even though his family won't check this blog, my condolences to them, and especially to his daughter.
Really shocking even in South America!! He made such great movies, He was such a great actor. We will miss him. I loved his first apperance i¨ïn 10 things I hate about you¨ He was such a cutie. So sad to know he won´t be around anymore. Perhaps he needed support. People tend to think everything is allright with you when you cover your pain with smiles.He was always smiling...so bad he was alone that night. right?
A lesson to learn: never underestimate a suffering soul and a loving hug. We all need that, even hollywood stars!!
Our condolenses to his family from a far away country, Paraguay. South America
AH! I LOVED HIM! HE WAS SO AMAZING! Why him? Why not Britney??! God, first Steve Irwin now him!? god!
Still in shock. I have watched Heath grow from his small role on Home & Away into a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood and around the globe.
He was definitely one of the most talented people this country has had the priviledge of calling one of our own in a very long time. All of us here in Australia are so proud of what you achieved in such a short time Heath. My condolences to your grieving family.
Goodbye and God bless.
He will truly be missed. I saw that he started taking sleeping pills a few months ago when he was doing his role as the "Joker" because he was struggling with the character not having "any redeeming qualities" and it was keeping it up at night, he said in an interview. He was taking Ambien then. I look forward to seeing his performance. I am sure it will be great.
It is a horrible tragedy and I feel so badly for his daughter and Michelle. Hopefully, his family will be allowed to grieve quietly.
I agree with "NO's" comment, "Why not Britney?" She is just taking up space.
RIP Heath you will be greatly missed by all.
My condolences to his family, his daughter and Michelle. I hope you keep his memeory alive for his daughter.
So young and talented.He will truely be missed. My heart goes out to Michelle & little Matilda.
So young and talented.He will truely be missed. My heart goes out to Michelle & little Matilda.
OMG! What a sad news to all of us who loves this great actor...My sincerest condolence to his Family and to Michelle..God is with you all the time,cling to Him in this hour of bereavement.
really sad...may god bless evrybody
WHAT A LOSS IN THE MOVIE INDUSTRY.....
i'm really shocked i truley loved his movies. he was the best actor. My condolences to his family and his daughter.
i'm really shocked i truley loved his movies. he was the best actor. My condolences to his family and his daughter.
may God be with you all.
rest in peace,heath ledger
Totally heartbreaking. Total shock. Deepest Condolences to Heath's Family and Friends.
Rest Easy Heath Ledger!
Oh My God it is really shocking and sad! Never expect this one coming, poor guy. My deepest condolences to his Family and may his soul rests in peace!
OMG! It hurts all the fans' hearts. as well as Heath's friends on Hollywood. most of his fans on multiraciallove.com show their deeply sorrow in a sepecial way....
I think it is time to update your info. Heath was not found surrounded by pills. He did have prescription sleeping pills that were found in their bottles. I believe in the bathroom. He had them prescribed for him while he was filming his role as the Joker on the upcoming Batman movie. He also had a recent bout of pneumonia. I think it is insane how the media is so quick to turn this into a drug related death. Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting. As far as the autopsy report, inconclusive. They need more time to determine what killed him. As far as that ass hat on Hollywood Showdown emphasizing the fact that the masseuse was male is just wrong. Are you trying to make people think that his real life character resembled his Brokeback Mountain character?
My heart breaks for Michelle and Matilda as well as Heath's family. I am in complete shock by this and I can't imagine what it must be like for his family, my condolences and I hope you are give the privacy to grieve. RIP Heath, one amazing actor.
OMG!!!! i was so shocked when i heard this. my condolences go out to his family... and especially his daughter. shes so young... he will be greatly missed
Ooh!my God may his soul rest in peace.condolences go to his family and his little gal.he will be missed greatly.
Warm regards,
Mille,
from Botswana, Africa
I am so shocked to hear this sad news. He was my favorite actor, we love you from Belize. My condolences and prayers to the family.
Elsa will miss you Heath Ledger
This sooo shocking and what great loss to the world.He seemed to be a wonderful dad,and an great actor and very handsome and hes not one of those actors that go out and party all the time.At least I havent heard of him doing it.My deepest condolances to his family and close friends .This is a terrible loss to us all.
Undeniably shocking. He will be missed. It's a huge loss for Hollywood and his fans. May he Rest in Peace and may the Lord bless Matilda and watch over her. :(
Indeed a real tragedy. He was an excellent actor and somehow always made you, as a fan, feel part of his performances.
However, further to sam adams comments I am also some what disgusted at some of the comments I've read on other blog sites. (You know who you are). It amazes me how people can be so malicious and unsympathetic at this time whilst his family and friends are still in mourning.
My most sincere condolances to his family, Michelle & little Matilda.
very sad, too much money, still condolances to his family and friends
This is an extreme shock to me as it is for many. He was
such a wonderful actor. My heart and my prayers go out to
his family and especially his daughter. Be strong Michelle,
and may God Bless you both.
This is an extreme shock to me as it is for many. He was
such a wonderful actor. My heart and my prayers go out to
his family and especially his daughter. Be strong Michelle,
and may God Bless you both.
I loved Heath! He was a great lost for every movie or theater lover. I still can’t believe he’s dead. If he would have went to an Oxycontin Detox before all this happened, things would be very different now. Oxycontin, as far as I heard was one of his medications and he should have realized he became addict to it – and when you become addicted to your prescribed medication, there’s no time for waiting. You have to get in a rehab.
we finally had watched the "long awaited" movie, "The Dark Knight"......i still ask "why" of Heath's death.....still feel quite sad with it....actually, feel a loss, and a disappointment....i can't conceive how his family must feel, if "I", a total stranger from another Country, feel all this......but when we allow the celebrities into our home, and our life, as actors in movies...we too, become attached to them, and care about what happens to them......it's natural to feel that........i also, am familiar with Michelle, his wife, which shows his fine "taste" in females...............it is quite a blessing for them to have been given such a miracle as their loving daughter, Matilda.........i guess, we all look for answers, even Michelle, and Heaths mom and dad for sure, look for answers......as for Matilda? who knows what impact of the confusion of not having her daddy ever again in her life, will have on her now and in the future...................i think the whole world will watch and wait.....i think the whole world will always love her, as they'v loved her daddy, Heath....................so, people , whatever chance you have of writing good things, on blogs...do it, "not bad thing"..."good things"....for there is a little girl growing up to read it.....and it would be only fair to her to have to read the goodness of Heath........my deeply felt thoughts go out to Heaths immmediate family; Michelle & Matilda, and to his deeply grieved mom, dad and sister........we miss him also....from Newfoundland, Canada
Ledger is said to have become so bonded with his 'Joker' character while filming 'The Dark Knight' that he was told to seek professional help --- a psychiatrist or a drug treatment center---. Sources that have been close to the actors while shooting the up-coming Batman flick said that the actor had indeed become obsessed with the portrayal of the clown-dressed villain that he had changed in ways that got filming crew members worried.