Heath Ledger Found Dead In NY Apartment (Breaking News)

TMZ via Fox News ^ | January 22, 2008 | Staff

[WmShirerAdmirer]

"New York Police Department confirms actor Heath Ledger, 28, found dead in his New York City apartment, which was strewn with pills." | PHOTOS | VIDEO

Live reports at 5:45 PM, Quoting TMZ Source, via Fox News: Actor Heath Ledger, 28, was found dead in his apartment bedroom by his housekeeper and masseuse at 3:30 PM this afternoon. Police are telling TMZ it was an accidental drug overdose and not foul play. Ledger was found with perscription pills strewn around the bed.

TMZ also says the apartment is "not" owned by Mary Kate Olsen

[Redbob]

Heath who?

[fireforeffect]

My thoughts exactly.

[Wally_Kalbacken]

Hard to develop a lot of sympathy here. I will concede, he had a tough life (masseuse and all...)

[ButThreeLeftsDo]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1957821/posts

[SuziQ]

So sad. He was actually one of the better of the young actors, Brokeback Mountain notwithstanding.

[Republicus2001]

who?

[Zuben Elgenubi]

Wa?

[San Jacinto]

Oh, no, not THE Heath Ledger!!!

[tcostell]

I was in a streetside (outdoor) bar on 7th avenue with some friends in the west village last summer when he strolled by. He looked like he had this coming.

[pcottraux]

God rest his soul. He was a talented 28 year-old with a young daughter. Some people really are tasteless around here.

[RushingWater]

I often wondered how warped the Brokeback Mountain fling would effect his mind. He ran to his girlfriend right after and had a kid. But, as we are all told, what a Love Story it was . . .

[STARWISE]

Sad ...he showed real promise as the wonderful son in "The Patriot," then he seemed to choose roles for their controversy and "fringiness."

[WmShirerAdmirer]

Thanks, looked for the posting but couldn’t find it, quite a few responses on other post (250 plus) to what I would call a shock and very unfortunate.

[inkling]

God rest his soul. He was a talented 28 year-old with a young daughter. Some people really are tasteless around here.

Too many boys and not enough men. They hear a two-year-old girl lost her dad and their first response is to laugh at her. I feel like I'm on DailyKos.

[RushingWater]

Believe me, I am saddened by this - such a shame. But you can’t help but conclude that his Brokeback Mountain experience escalated his despair!

[Talking_Mouse]

Eternal rest grant unto him.
May perpetual light shine upon him.
May he rest in peace.

[Chode]

what... he finally watched one of his own crappy movies???

[steve86]

I had never heard of him but the little girl would be better off with a non-druggie

[what's up]

He was actually one of the better of the young actors

So many today are enamored of those who can act.

Granted, I enjoy movies for entertainment, but I don't exactly respect someone for being able to act. I mean, I don't see that being able to act is a noble quality.

[RatsDawg]

Come on people he is the new Joker!

I can’t wait till the Dark Knight comes out.

But this news is sad for Batman fans like myself.

[SaxxonWoods]

Never heard of him.

[inkling]

So it’s good news for you then.

[TexasNative2000]

I hope he doesn’t burn in hell too much for that awful piece of homo-prop he inflicted on us.

Ridiculous. On so many levels, that is a ridiculous and heartless statement.

[BhaktaSteve]

Wow hope he doesn`t burn in hell “ too much “ compassion at its finest.

In reality he left hell and it is my wish he finds himself in a better place. A Knights Tale was a fun movie that is in my DVD player quite often. Its a shame Hollywood circles encourage the behaviour that lead to another early death.

[A CA Guy]

Amen

[BuffaloJack]

Sorry, I have no sympathy for a whiner who’d off himself because he’s feeling sorry for himself.

[steve86]

I know nothing about the relationship between the two. There have been cases where a small child was better off without her father. I know of one.

However, in my religion we do pray for those "most in need of thy mercy" including this man. And the little girl who definitely needs prayers.

So my position probably isn't as harsh as you think.

[pallis]

God bless him, his family and little girl. I’ll always be glad he gave us “A Knight’s Tale” and the “Patriot.” This is very sad.

[PGalt]

Condolences to Heath Ledger’s family and friends.

[Perdogg]

Prayers for his little girl, Matilda.

[TexasNative2000]

Would you listen to yourself???

First, what makes him a whiner?
Second, how do you know he off'd himself? Story says accidental.
Lastly, if it were intentional, how the HELL do you know his intention?

Some people on these threads need to grow a heart.

[pcottraux]

It’s unbelievable. Instead of respect for the dead and prayers for his young daughter and family...

[Wolfie]

Ya know, if what most of these people say they believe in turns about to be true, they’re gonna have some explaining to do when the time comes.

[alisasny]

Why are you surprised? Imagine if we knew his political affiliation....

[meanman]

That movie was probably A Knights Tale - one of the worst/stupid/ridiculous flicks ever made. Of course there is also Brokeback Mountain.

[inkling]

However, in my religion we do pray for those "most in need of thy mercy" including this man. And the little girl who definitely needs prayers. So my position probably isn't as harsh as you think.

Fair enough. And I'm confident the family appreciates your prayers.

[montag813]

Very sad. An excellent actor who will be seen in “The Dark Night” as the Joker this summer.

[TexasNative2000]

The false tact of "who is he?", "he doesn't matter", and "I'm above knowing anyone current" is dismissive and disrespectful.

~~~~~Steaming~~~~~~~

[DaveLoneRanger]

That’s what I thought when I first heard. Let’s hope they killed the role in the movie...I hate it when they switch actors for the same role.

Strewn with pills, and an accidental death? My God have mercy...

[pcottraux]

Who the #@$* cares about his political affiliation? The man is dead, and politics gets thrown out the window. People should be respectful no matter what.

[pcottraux]

They hadn’t. He’d already signed on for part 3.

[yankeedame]

My thoughts exactly.

Ditto

[L98Fiero]

“It’s unbelievable. Instead of respect for the dead and prayers for his young daughter and family...”

In all seriousness, are you really surprised at some of these responses given the tone of this place as of late?

[pcottraux]

Maybe not surprised, but still have a hard time swallowing it.

[TexasNative2000]

In all seriousness, are you really surprised at some of these responses given the tone of this place as of late?

Sadly, no.

[TexanToTheCore]

I’m not. It gets more like DU every day.