January 22, 2008

Heath Ledger Found Dead

A New York Police Department spokesman says that Heath Ledger has been found dead in Manhattan. He was 28.

It is unclear at this point how he died.

A police spokesman said Heath had an appointment for a massage at a Manhattan apartment believed to be his home, but when the housekeeper went to let him know the masseuse was there, he was unconscious, according to the New York Times.

The New York Fire Department received a call at 2:27 PM for a "cardiac arrest call." MSNBC is reporting that he was found surrounded by pills, though reports say they were prescription pills.

The Australian actor was nominated for an Academy Award for "Brokeback Mountain" and had a huge career ahead of him. Not only was he one of seven actors playing Bob Dylan in "I'm Not There," but he just wrapped "The Dark Knight" playing legendary character The Joker.

Just last week, he was in London filming "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus."

He has a two-year-old daughter, Matilda, with his "Brokeback" co-star Michelle Williams. They met on the set in 2005 but separated last year.

A large crowd of paparazzi and gawkers have gathered outside the Manhattan apartment.


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I know it’s been over a year since we lost such a great actor and person. I have yet to see The Dark Knight, not sure when I will be ready to see it. I heard his performance well deserved his award.
However I was very disturbed with the coverage of his death. Airing celebrities that have past being carried out of their home or place they have died is inappropriate. All Media needs to show respect for the person and their family. Seeing Ledger being carried out disturbed me for months. It stills disturbs me.
Come on, Please show celebrities more respect.


- Toni
Posted 03/24/09 09:52 AM
 

I can’t believe its almost been a year since he died,he was a great actor and a loving father.We miss you Heath!


- Anna
Posted 01/08/09 02:52 PM
 

i remember the first time i saw heath
ledger i’ll never forget it i was in 7th
grade and i saw 14 of his movies he was so talented and gorgeous the cutiest guy i had ever seen wow i had pictures of everywhere in my locker in my bedroom
i think the newest movie i saw of him eas the dark knight awesome movie even
as the joker he’s still lookes hot
his daughter miltilda is so cute i can tell he loved he very much everytime i saw them in a magazine together it was like that’s so cute she smiles so adorabley man michelle williams i still jealous of her in a good way i mean you would be to dating heath ledger had a beautiful little girl and soon to be married to him lucky woman you go girl
i always dreamed of meeting him one day
i would tresure it forever i always love and miss him i’ll never forget him
i wonder how miltida will ever know how great her daddy was i mean he was an amazing great dad who loved his little girl with all his heart i wish my dad was like that all he cared about was getting my mom pregnant and that was it i never even seen or heard from him in 20 years sometimes i wonder if it was me if my dad was like heath i’d be the happiest girl in the world i’ll always remember him always and forever i love you always dear good friend heath god bless love you always debra you’re biggest number one fan.


- debra lynn parker
Posted 08/22/08 12:36 PM
 

i will always remember heath ledger
always and forever i remember the first time i saw one of his movies i was in 7th grade i had a crush on him ever since than so beautiful i had pictures of him all over my bedroom and locker.
i always dreamed of meeting one day what it would be like i would tresure it for the rest of my life i wonder how miltida will ever remember how great her daddy was i know how much he loved her cause i’ve seen so many pictures of them together so cute she is so beautiful the cutiest i’ve ever seen i know how much he also loved kids a hole lot i know he wanted more of them i believe he did i’ll always miss and love him forever he was so awesome with the most beautiful actsent i’ve ever heard he was from down under i’ll always love him never forget him i’ll always miss you fairwell dear good friend and god bless by debra;


- debra lynn parker
Posted 08/22/08 12:12 PM
 

can u plzzzz tell me when he exactly died


- aboud
Posted 08/13/08 02:21 AM
 

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! omg what is this world comming to! My god so young, so talented, so hansome, RIP heath, your baby girl lives on in you,& she looks just like you. My heart breaks for her so much. You will be so sadly missed.


- Annette Brent
Posted 02/11/08 11:34 AM
 

Very sad!Rest in peace Heath!


- anonymous
Posted 01/25/08 12:21 PM
 

I cant belive he died i cryed so hard he was the best actor, and he had a beautiful daughter to, this is so sad…. I just wanna say i feel so sorry for his little girl, i just lost a cousin whos wife just had his baby. so its sad and i hope hes in heven!!!.


- Stephanie Rouse
Posted 01/25/08 08:19 AM
 

ii found out yesterday that he died i carnt belive it he was so young i amm soo sorry for hiim !!

RiiP

Oxx


- Jessica-Ox
Posted 01/24/08 12:25 PM
 

I was so sad when I heard the news. He was such an amazing actor, and I know he will be missied by his family and friends. May his little girl be ok and my he rest in peace. I ‘am so sorry that this has happend and may his family and friends be ok.


- Lisa Alspaugh
Posted 01/24/08 09:28 AM
 

I came back from the movie theatre, only to hear on the radio that heath Ledger had died. I was shocked to hear such news. He was a talented actor who takes his roles seriously and come across as a talented performer. I can recall seeing himfor the first time on the big screen in the 1999 movie “10 things I hate about you.” I was blown away, not only about Ledger, but also for Julia Silles who I also noticed. I saw his performance in “the Patroit” and “Brokeback Mountain.” Both movies he gave great performance. And now he’s gone. I was sad tuesday night and all day Wednesday afternoon. You just can’t replace a talented performer like Heath Ledger. he’s going to be missed.


- George Jobson
Posted 01/24/08 07:22 AM
 

sad


- Anonymous
Posted 01/23/08 07:51 PM
 

I fell in love with this guy when he acted in “TEN THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU” and then also in “A KNIGHTS TALE.” Heath was a great actor and i was both shocked and sadden. Hollywood has lost two young talented male actors within a week of each other.

As the scripture in the bible states, “What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, but to loose his own soul.”

My prayers goes out to his family and friends and to his beautiful daugther. May his soul rest in peace!


This message is coming from a fan in the caribbean island of Antigua.Just to show that his talent was appreciated worldwide.


- Kenica
Posted 01/23/08 10:11 AM
 

My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends right now thur this hard time. He was truely the greatest and I will miss him on the big screen alot. Wow I can’t believe it was him!


- Camie
Posted 01/22/08 08:03 PM
 

i cannot believe, he was a great actor….lets hope britney spears isnt next.


- Juicey
Posted 01/22/08 07:04 PM
 

I am so heartbroken right now. When I first saw the headline, I was so stunned and shocked by the news. I didn’t want to believe that it’s true. He is an amazing actor with so much potential. My condolences go out to his little girl, family and friends. May he rest in peace.


- Anonymous
Posted 01/22/08 06:18 PM
 

I am so heartbroken right now. When I first saw the headline, I was so stunned and shocked. I didn’t want to believe that it’s true. He is an amazing actor with so much potential. My condolences go out to his little girl, family and friends. May he rest in peace.


- Ann
Posted 01/22/08 06:13 PM
 

I cant believe hes gone. It just goes to show you that you never know when your life will end. My prayer go out to his family.


- Amy
Posted 01/22/08 06:05 PM
 

I am really sorry to hear about Heath Ledger passing. All my prayers go to Michelle Williams, them little girl Matilda and his familly and friends. May you rest in peace Heath.


- anna
Posted 01/22/08 04:23 PM
 

I am so sad!! I can’t believe he died. He is a wonderful actor and I loved all his movies. My prayers go out to all his friends and family. Especially his baby girl.


- Jamie
Posted 01/22/08 03:59 PM

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