Another promising star fell to the hands of drugs?
Heath Ledger, 28 was found dead in an apartment at Broome Street, Soho, in Manhattan, alleged to be owned by actress, Mary-Kate Olsen. He was pronounced dead at 3.45pm (7.45am AEDT) by a medical examiner. His unconscious and naked body was found by his housekeeper and the masseuse whom he made an appointment with.
Sleeping bills - both prescription medication and nonprescription were found at the scene. It was reported that Mr Ledger took sleeping pills after filming 'I'm Not There' - a ruminations on the life of Bob Dylan, and protraying the Joker role in Batman latest installment 'The Dark Knight', whom he described as a "psychopathic, mass-murdering, schizophrenic clown with zero empathy". Mr Ledger told the Times in an interview that last week he had only an average of two hours sleep. He said he couldn't stop thinking and despite his body was exhausted, his mind was still going. According to New York City Police, there were indications of a possible suicide or an accidental overdose. However, an autopsy will be performed on Wdnesday to determine his cause of death. Mr Ledger left behind his 3-year old daughter, Matilda Rose from his marriage with actress, Michelle Williams.
A native of Perth who later moved to Sydney to pursue an acting career, Mr Ledger landed on TV-movie roles and guest spots on Australian television. He then made a brilliant move to Los Angeles which later pathed his way to Hollywood stardom. His first Hollywoold debut, "10 Things I Hate About You," was a teen comedy. Thereafter more teen flicks came his way which he rejected: he preferred to remain idle than sign on for projects he didn't like. While agents and his parents thought he was crazy, he dismissed it as an easy decision that was hard for others to understand - an air akin to the late legend, Marlo Brando.
In 2001, Mr Ledger landed a romantic-hero role in flim, "A Knight's Tale". His big time came in 2005 when Director, Ang Lee protrayed him as Ennis Del Mar in the tragic gay romance, "Brokeback Mountain", which rocketed his Hollywood status to superstardom. He later acted in another periodic movie, "Casanova' in the same year and in 2007, "I'm not There". His latest release due this summer will be Batman, "The Dark Knight' which he was cast as The Joker.
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Heath Ledger died at 28 - The Sunday Morning Herald report
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