Trully sad, hes only 28 and we everyones lookin forward to the new Joker. But will they ever release it now? 
Heath Ledger dead
Dead at 28: Australian actor Heath Ledger (file photo). (Getty Images: Stephen Lovekin)
Australian actor Heath Ledger has been found dead in his Manhattan apartment, possibly of a drug overdose.
Police spokesman Paul Browne has confirmed Perth-born Ledger, 28,
was found dead by a housekeeper at his apartment in the trendy SoHo
neighbourhood.
"We are investigating the possibility of an overdose," Mr Browne said.
According to Mr Browne, the housekeeper found Ledger at 3:26pm
(7:26am AEDT) and tried to wake him for his appointment to have a
massage.
As far as Mr Browne knows, only Ledger and the housekeeper were in the apartment.
"There were pills within the vicinity of the bed," Mr Browne said.
Ledger was nominated for a best actor Oscar for his role as a gay cowboy in Brokeback Mountain. He did not win. The award went to Philip Seymour Hoffman for his role as Truman Capote.
The handsome star and his long-time companion, actress Michelle Williams, separated last year.
Williams is mother of the actor's young daughter, Matilda.
Ledger's other film credits included A Knight's Tale, The Patriot and Monster's Ball.
He was one of several actors playing a role representing Bob Dylan I'm Not There.
He will appear as The Joker in the next Batman film The Dark Knight. The film is currently in post-production. |