Heath Ledger Dead at 28
Tags: heath ledger, matilda, michelle williams, overdose
Actor Heath Ledger died yesterday afternoon at the age of 28 from a suspected drug overdose. Although an autopsy has yet to be performed (it’s scheduled for this early this afternoon), Heath reportedly struggled with a heroin addiction for years and sleeping pills were discovered next to his bed. Us Weekly says
Heath Ledger was found “naked and unconscious on a bed, with sleeping pills — both prescription medication and nonprescription — on a night table.” A housekeeper and a masseuse opened the bedroom and found Ledger. They moved his body to the floor and attempted to revive him, but he did not respond.
Although his family is calling it an accident, it seems his passing was not a surprise to those closest to him. A friend of Ledger’s says
“To tell you the truth… we saw it coming. Heath has gone though a rough road of trying to get sober. Things were very dark… His one joy was Matilda [his 2-year-old daughter with Michelle Williams]. Everything else was misery for him. Unfortunately he was too late in getting help.”
This is all such sad, sad news. Even sadder? Now “Brokeback 2: Balls and Boot Leather” will never hit the big screen.
For the tasteless and the morbid:
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RichPort
If this was an accident, it is horribly tragic. If it was an OD, good for his punk ass.
Jan 23rd, 2008
syd
Very sad.
(Why are they ALWAYS found naked?)
Jan 23rd, 2008
Veggi
Fucking terrible. And to top that off….. some self-righteous church is high on their better-than-thou chair saying he’s in hell. If anyone wants to join me in fucking their day up, here’s the link that includes and address and phone number.
http://i29.tinypic.com/o93lgl.jpg
Jan 23rd, 2008
abby
I saw that shit. I can’t believe they’re flying all the way to Australia to picket the guy’s funeral. Aren’t there a few gay bars in Hillbillyville they could protest in front of instead? After all, Heath WASN’T EVEN FUCKING GAY. It’s called “acting.”
Jan 23rd, 2008
Daniela
Wish there was a way to turn back the clock Heath…and stop this from happening… One of the most talented and promising actors… so many images left unseen, so many emotions left to portray. And on top of it all, you seemed to be a genuine, nice and real person..
Like I said: wish I could turn back the clock and stop this from being true… Heath, you were unquestionably, steadily on my top 5: the chart where I place actors who win my heart - talent is the most splendorous thing… All the movies you won’t make, the maturing you won’t undergo… I wish I could still watch you when we were both in our 60’s… Wish there was a way.
For some reason, ever since I heard the shocking news, Gustavo Santaolalla’s “The Wings” from Brokeback’s soundtrack is playing in my head and won’t stop… Probably because it’s so sad, and so beautiful, and reminds me of you…
Rest in peace, Heath.
This is just me, saying goodbye…
Always up there with the greats to me Heath…
Love always,
Daniela.
Jan 23rd, 2008
sonya
*gags*
Jan 23rd, 2008
marius
the next naked boy is going to be richport and his punk ass
Jan 23rd, 2008
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