Qball Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 Actor Heath Ledger dies at 28 NEW YORK (CNN) -- Actor Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday of a possible drug overdose in a Lower Manhattan apartment, the New York Police Department said. The Academy Award nominated actor was 28. "Pills were found in the vicinity of the bed," police spokesman Paul Browne told CNN. "This is being looked at as a possible overdose, but that is not confirmed yet." The pills appeared to be over-the-counter sleeping medication, said police spokeswoman Barbara Chen. Ledger was unresponsive when he was found by a housekeeper who had gone to wake him for an appointment with a masseuse in the Soho apartment, Browne said. The apartment is owned by the actress Mary-Kate Olsen, The New York Times reported. Ledger was declared dead at about 3:30 p.m., Browne said. In 2005, the actor played Ennis Del Mar in "Brokeback Mountain," about two cowboys who had a secret relationship. The role earned him the Oscar nomination. Ledger was born in Perth, Australia. He has a young daughter with actress Michelle Williams, his co-star in "Brokeback Mountain." "He was just so respected in the industry," said Kim Serafin, senior editor of In Touch Weekly. "It's just horribly tragic. He was just a fine actor and a good person, so this is horribly sad and very unexpected." http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/01/...dead/index.html "The favorites of the gods die young" ['] R.I.P., Heath Quote
MattLoveModels Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 I was gonna make this thread. anyway, im very surprised. but.... The Dark Knight will be the biggest movie ever now Quote
Qball Posted January 22, 2008 Author Posted January 22, 2008 Do you think that his death might affect Oscar nominations? Quote
irenistiQ Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 I can't believe it! RIP Heath Can James replace him? Quote
Ophelia_Immortal Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 RIP Heath... this sucks so bad I've been an avid fan for years.... Quote
PinkCouture Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 And poor Michelle Williams. They broke-up I feel bad that their daughter won't have a daddy anymore Quote
PinkCouture Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 ... The Dark Knight will be the biggest movie ever now It definitely will give it more publicity. Quote
yours_forever Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 ^isn't that sad? They are probably going to use him as a way to make more money Quote
penny-dreaddfull Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 this has been a fucked week. first brad renfro, now heath....i just have my fingers crossed that the whole 'packages of three' when it comes to death saying is a load of bullshit Quote
irenistiQ Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 this has been a fucked week. first brad renfro, now heath....i just have my fingers crossed that the whole'packages of three' when it comes to death saying is a load of bullshit yeah, i can't believe it. i was shocked abt brad..now heath.. why would heath take his own life? i'm also sad that his daughter won't have a dad. and i hope that gemma ward won't be affected, cuz she was rumoured to be dating him... oh well Quote
RJ TAYLER Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 My condolences to his family and young daughter. I recently lost my father and know what that young child must now face. My condolences to the Acting profession, in Australia and overseas as he had a rare talent that now sadly will never seek the fullest flowering. To his friends worldwide, you have lost a mate and I hope a true friend to to you all. Words at a time like this offer but the palest of comfort but sometimes it is all that we have. May your eternal rest be peaceful and the healing of others take an uninterrupted and natural course. VALE Quote
penny-dreaddfull Posted January 23, 2008 Posted January 23, 2008 this has been a fucked week. first brad renfro, now heath....i just have my fingers crossed that the whole'packages of three' when it comes to death saying is a load of bullshit yeah, i can't believe it. i was shocked abt brad..now heath.. why would heath take his own life? i'm also sad that his daughter won't have a dad. and i hope that gemma ward won't be affected, cuz she was rumoured to be dating him... oh well i know babyQ, you think cuz they lead such glamorous lives that all must be peaches and cream, but they get depressed just as much, prolly if not more than your average joe.that kind of pressure on someone who already has issues must be crushing. his daughter is my number one concern, my best friends daddy offed himself and at 38 shes STILL dealing with the consequences... lets think good thoughts michelles and the baby's way, because michelle will be dealing with it for the rest of her life too, through her daughter . hopefully the good vibes sent their way will help, somehow Quote
mylovelyangel Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 it's still not proven he committed suicide...and i am pretty sure the death of brad has not been determined either... Quote
chanelist Posted January 24, 2008 Posted January 24, 2008 Its soo sad.... It's all over the news.... I'm actually watching a segment on it right now on TV Guide. He's one of my favorite actors.... Quote
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