Heath Ledger found dead

wingnut4772
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edited February 2008 in Music & Movies
TMZ has learned that Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has died in NY.

He was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3:35 PM ET today. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe it was not a crime.

The 28-year-old actor has a two year old daughter with former fiancee Michelle Williams. He was set to play the Joker in the upcoming Batman film "The Dark Knight."

Story developing...


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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited January 2008
    Whoa....That's terrible news.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2008
    Very unexpected.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    So what do we surmise at this premature stage? He was 28.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited January 2008
    He was only 28?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited January 2008
    drugs. . . I don't know. He didn't seem like the OD type. Maybe suicide?

    Maybe Batman killed him?!?

    Probably a little to early to tell, or to joke about. Tragic, though. Talented actor for sure.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    Face wrote: »
    He was only 28?

    That's what it says, I thought he was older.


    He didn't seem like the drug type but who knows.
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  • nikolas812
    nikolas812 Posts: 2,915
    edited January 2008
    Drugs......

    Look at Owen Wilson......... Who knew?
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited January 2008
    Sad times. I thought the tread was going to be a joke, but I guess not.
    Jake
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    UPDATE
    MSNBC is reporting that the actor was found, surrounded by pills.
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited January 2008
    New York Times Article A little more reliable source of info.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2008
    I'm in shock. Ledger was my favorite actor, outside of Hopkins. I actually likened him to my generation's (young) Marlon Brando. Unbelievable. Just serves as a reminder that anyone can check out at any given time.
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  • Music Joe
    Music Joe Posts: 459
    edited January 2008
    Actor in upcoming The Dark Knight found dead

    Bit of a shock.

    If this post seems oddly placed.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    Way ahead of you.:p
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  • Gaara
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    edited January 2008
    nm I'm to slow
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  • m00npie
    m00npie Posts: 697
    edited January 2008
    I certainly feel bad for his family, but I have no sympathy for those that choose to take their own lives if that is the case. It is the most selfish act any person could do and quite frankly, it is the easy way out when the chips are down.

    At least once per month if not more, the Long Island Railroad will come to a halt because someone chose the easy way and walked in front of the train. I’m willing to bet that some of these folks had it a lot worse than this schmuck.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2008
    WOW, this is terrible! This guys career was taking off and surely would have put him near the upper tier with the upcoming Dark Knight.

    Just goes to show that fame and fortune can't guarantee happiness!

    Very sad.

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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited January 2008
    Wow! That's shocking!!
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited January 2008
    Real classy m00n. Typical internet tough guy b.s. :rolleyes:
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  • Face
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    edited January 2008
    aaharvel wrote: »
    Real classy m00n. Typical internet tough guy b.s. :rolleyes:
    I completely agree with m00npie, I don't believe that was tough guy talk at all. And this is coming from someone who personally knows and was friends with three people who killed themselves over the last 5 years.
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    We don't know it was a suicide yet.
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  • m00npie
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    edited January 2008
    aaharvel wrote: »
    Real classy m00n. Typical internet tough guy b.s. :rolleyes:

    No, a classless act is one who chooses to take their own life without regard to family (especially children), friends, working obligations, etc… As for tough guy…that not me at all. Insensitive comment, perhaps but I have seen first hand the result of someone close choosing this route and to this day it pisses me off.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited January 2008
    Even a drug OD... you'd think by 28 you'd be smarter than that. Especially with kids. Unless he was forced to do what he did, it was a selfish act.

    Damn shame, I liked him enough. Saying he was this generations Brando ... well I won't get nasty but I'll just say no way. But still, a decent enough actor, such a waste.
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    edited January 2008
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  • Early B.
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    edited January 2008
    m00npie wrote: »
    I certainly feel bad for his family, but I have no sympathy for those that choose to take their own lives if that is the case. It is the most selfish act any person could do and quite frankly, it is the easy way out when the chips are down.

    Most people who take their own lives suffer from some sort of severe psychological disorder. To call them "selfish" is very inappropriate. Moreover, to not sympathize with someone with a tremendous mental health problem... Be careful about casting the first stone.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited January 2008
    Filming was finished on Dark Knight. I can't imagine the studio would stop the film now since it's slated to be released in early summer and fairly close to finishing up.
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  • jakelm
    jakelm Posts: 4,081
    edited January 2008
    Then lets just say sorry for his family and say nothing about him..

    ...cause thats about how I feel..
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  • Music Joe
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    edited January 2008
    Till it's substantiated I'm going with accident or other.
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  • Music Joe
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    edited January 2008
    wingnut4772 wrote: »
    Way ahead of you.:p
    Heath Thread

    Note to self: check all forums first :o
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited January 2008
    Interview. Was he under the influence?

    Heath Interview
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