Australian Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead in New York City

According to police in New York City, New York, Australian actor Heath Ledger, 28, has died in what has been described as an alleged overdose of prescription drugs. He was found by his housekeeper at his Manhattan, New York apartment.

“We are investigating the possibility of an overdose,” said a police spokesman. The CourierMail quotes NBC as saying that Ledger’s body was found with sleeping pills nearby.”

At about 3:30 p.m. EST (UTC-5), the housekeeper was on her way to inform Ledger that his masseuse had arrived when she discovered his body.

Ledger starred in the 2005 movie Brokeback Mountain where he was nominated for the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. He also starred in the 2000 movie The Patriot with Mel Gibson.

Ledger is survived by his 2-year-old daughter Matilda Rose, and ex-wife Michelle Williams.

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