According to both Radar and TMZ.com (among others), Heath Ledger was found dead today in his Soho apartment.
The Brokeback Mountain star and 2006 Academy Award nominee was only 28 years old.
Ledger was found unresponsive in his bedroom by a housekeeper. Police said pills were found near his body.
Heath Ledger most recently completed filming his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight, a new Batman movie starring Christian Bale. He leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter.
At the moment, police do not suspect foul play.
UPDATE
Comprehensive NY Times blog post about this tragic death.
The Brokeback Mountain star and 2006 Academy Award nominee was only 28 years old.
Ledger was found unresponsive in his bedroom by a housekeeper. Police said pills were found near his body.
Heath Ledger most recently completed filming his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight, a new Batman movie starring Christian Bale. He leaves behind a 2-year-old daughter.
At the moment, police do not suspect foul play.
UPDATE
Comprehensive NY Times blog post about this tragic death.
