Australian actor Heath Ledger has died in New York City after a suspected drug overdose. He was 28.
A New York Police Department spokesman confirmed the actor has been found dead at a SoHo, Manhattan residence, where he had been staying on a temporary basis.
Sources told Mail Online today that Ledger had been battling substance abuse problems - including an addiction to heroin - for some time.
“He had a stint in rehab late last year when he was treated for heroin,” a source told The Daily Mail, adding that Ledger was increasingly introverted at the time of his death.
A housekeeper at Ledger’s New York City apartment made shocking discovery of his body face down on a bed at 3.20pm local time on Tuesday afternoon. It is understood that at this time, the star was unconscious but still alive.
Minutes earlier, the housekeeper had opened the door to a masseuse, who had an appointment with the actor.
Ledger was in cardiac arrest when emergency services arrived on the scene.
The actor’s body was moved to the floor but subsequent attempts to revive him failed and he was pronounced dead at 3.35pm, at the scene.
A police spokeswoman said: “He was found unconscious at the apartment and pronounced dead.”
The spokeswoman said sleeping pills - both prescription medication and non-prescription - were found in the vicinity of the actor’s body. Officers have ruled out foul play.
this is So Sad to hear !!!!
Amy And Britney will be next if they don’t get help now......
Heath ledger’s familly speak up
Heather Ledger’s family addressed Australian television on Wednesday.
His dad, Kim, said:
“We, Heath’s family, confirm, the very tragic, untimely and accidental passing of our dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda. He was found peacefully asleep in his New York apartment by his housekeeper at 3:30 p.m. U.S. time.
We would like to thank our friends and everyone around the world for their well wishes and kind thoughts at this time. Heath has touched so many people on so many different levels during his short life but few had the pleasure of truly knowing him.
He was a down to earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving and selfless individual who was extremely inspirational to many. Please now respect our family’s need to grieve and come to terms with our loss privately.”....Source;www.hottestgossip.co.za
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