Heath Ledger Found Dead In NY Apartment (Breaking News)

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

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"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

[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.