According to TMZ:
TMZ has learned that 2006 Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has died in NY.
He was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3:35 PM ET today. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe it was not a crime, adding prescription pills were found near his body.
The 28-year-old actor has a two year old daughter with former fiancee Michelle Williams — they separated in September, 2007. He plays The Joker in the upcoming Batman film, "The Dark Knight."
According to NYPD a masseuse arrived at Ledger's apartment and was let in by a housekeeper. When he didn't answer his bedroom door, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened it and found him unconscious. They attempted to wake him, and when they couldn't they called 911.
We're told when paramedics responded, the actor was in full cardiac arrest. They attempted to perform CPR on him, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ledger may be best known for his groundbreaking role as Ennis in "Brokeback Mountain."
Out of all the things we could not have predicted on any given day, "Heath Ledger passing away" would be right up there at the top of the list alongside "Amy Winehouse going to rehab". Bummer times a billion.
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very sad
very, very sad
The irony is that Wino *IS* going to rehab; http://defamer.com/347651/amy-winehouse-already-in-rehab-following-the-release-of-crack+smoking-video
It was a very sad day and I was completly shocked, as was alot of his fans. I never thought that I would witness a favorite actor of mine die, and sooo young. It is simply tragic. My heart goes out to his entire family and friends. I am sooo sorry for your loss.