RIP Heath Ledger

It is being reported that Heathcliff “Heath” Andrew Ledger, famous for roles in such movies as Brokeback Mountain and Candy, was found dead in one of his homes in Soho this afternoon. According to TMZ, Ledger was found by a housekeeper at around 3:35 PM. The untimely death of Ledger, a former native of Perth, Australia, is shocking to those in the industry and especially those who were close to him.

Sources in law enforcement have informed TMZ that the death does not appear to be criminal in nature. Apparently, prescription pills were found near Ledger’s body, which makes the death appear to be a suicide or overdose. Further reports are starting to label the death as accidental though it is still too early to know for sure.

An autopsy is scheduled for sometime tomorrow though reports are now coming in that Ledger’s body was found face down with no visible signs of injury. It is also being reported that the bed was strewn with prescription medications making it appear more and more like an overdose occurred whether accidental or otherwise. To perpetuate things, friends of the actor have stated that Ledger had a substance abuse problem though he never went into rehab and it is believed he was clean for over a year.

The housekeeper found Ledger in his bedroom unconscious. According to reports, the housekeeper went into Ledger’s bedroom to wake him for an appointment he had with a masseuse. When the housekeeper tried to wake him and couldn’t she called 911. The paramedics arrived to find Ledger in full cardiac arrest and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 28 year old Ledger leaves behind a two year old daughter, Matilda Rose, that he had with his former fiancée, Michelle Williams. The couple recently separated in September. Ledger will be seen in the upcoming Batman film The Dark Knight where he plays the Joker.

We will update details as they come in.

Update: CNN is reporting that pills that might be over-the-counter sleeping tablets were found near Ledger’s bed.

TMZ is reporting that Ledger’s family is really upset that the media is even reporting this could possibly be a suicide. Heath was not the type of person to take his life, family members say. It is also been confirmed that Heath was suffering from pneumonia at the time, which may explain why he was using prescription and over-the-counter medications.

A source close to Michelle Williams has stated that words cannot describe the pain she is feeling over the loss of Ledger, her former fiancé and the father of her child. She is reportedly on her way to New York as we write this update.

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