My industry sources tell me that Heath Ledger has been discovered dead in his Manhattan Residence. No indication as to cause of death but I’m told it’s been ruled out that it was a crime.
Associated Press reports:
NYPD spokesman Paul Browne told The Associated Press that Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the Manhattan apartment that is believed to be his home. The housekeeper who went to let Ledger know the masseuse was there, and found him dead at 3:26 p.m, Browne said.
If true this is a sad day and if this is a publicity stunt, Chris Nolan is a genius on the level of Andy Kaufman.
I feel absolutely horrible for thinking this, but I’m glad they finished filming his parts of The Dark Knight before this. I thought he was quite a good actor. It’s sad to see him go.
What Chiz and Kangas said. It’s a real shame. I’m not going to pretend I was ever a fan of his before The Dark Knight, but it’s tragic all the same. Rest in Peace, Heath.
This was a shock and it’s pretty sad news. His performance in Brokeback was absolutely brilliant. I thought he totally stole that film. It’s too bad that he’s gone so soon.
I was genuinely saddened by his death. I still maintain that he should’ve won the best actor oscar for his portryal of Ennis in Brokeback Mountain.. what a smurfin shame…
