Category — Movies

Here is a quick update on the devastating passing of Heath Ledger.

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, adding prescription pills were found near his body.

According to NYPD a masseuse arrived at Ledger’s apartment and was let in by a housekeeper. When he didn’t answer his bedroom door, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened it and found him unconscious. They attempted to wake him, and when they couldn’t they called 911.

We’re told when paramedics responded, the actor was in full cardiac arrest. They attempted to perform CPR on him, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ledger may be best known for his groundbreaking role as Ennis in “Brokeback Mountain.”

Story developing…

Today at 3:35pm, 28 year old Heath Ledger was found dead in his Soho apartment by his house keeper. The story is still in development.

Heath Ledger has a 2 year old daughter with fiancee Michelle Williams.

For follow up on this story head over to TMZ.