• Erin

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  How sad for his family, especially his little girl.

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  • Ben Q. Rock

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    Yeah. She only just turned 2. Wow.

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• Ginny

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  Who would've thought -- he's not one of the celebrities that gets labeled "troubled" but obviously he was.

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• taylorblue

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  It's so sad and shocking...I can't believe it!!

  Posted 1/22/2008 respond (flag)

• AdamsWorldBlog

  +1

  He was a year YOUNGER than I am... really makes you think.

  Posted 1/23/2008 respond (flag)

Heath Ledger 1979-2008
CelebStoner — Heath Ledger is the second actor to die mysteriously in 2008. First Brad Renfro and now the star of Brokedown Mountain , whose body was found at his New York apartment on Jan. 22. Police discovered pills leading to suspicion that Ledger overdosed. Born on April 4, 1979 in Perth, Australia, Ledger got his start as a teen actor on Australian TV series before starring in 10 Things I Hate About You in 1999. After roles in The Patriot (2000), Monster's Ball (2000), A Knight's Tale (2001), Ned Kelly (2003 and Casanova (2003), Ledger teamed up with Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain . Ledger earned Academy Award and Golden Globe nomimations for his portrayal of ...

RUMOR MILL - Heath Ledger Dead?
RadarOnline.com — ... UPDATE II : The New York Times has confirmed the actor's death as well. Ledger, 28, was found unconscious by a housekeeper and a masseuse early this morning, apparently the victim of a pill overdose. Calls to Mara Buxbaum and Steve Alexander , Ledger's publicists, went straight to voicemail. UPDATE III : The Times is now reporting that the Soho apartment in which Ledger's body was found is owned by actress Mary-Kate Olsen . (Olsen, however, is currently attending the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.)

Heath Ledger is Dead
IDontLikeYouInThatWay.com — ... 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 plays The Joker in the upcoming Batman film, "The Dark Knight." "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." Update : NY Times reports as follows: At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the ...

Heath Ledger found dead
USATODAY.com - Lifeline Live — Just in from AP: A New York Police Department spokesman says the actor has been found dead at a downtown Manhattan residence owned by Mary-Kate Olsen . Ledger was ...

Heath Ledger Dead
The Bosh — ... Heath Ledger was found dead at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, by his housekeeper at 3:35 PM ET today , according to the New York City police. Mr. Ledger was 28.. A source tells thebosh.com that Police say they believe it was not a crime. TMZ is confirming the news. Perez Hilton reports it was a drug overdose. CITY ROOM HAS THE SHOCKING DETAILS At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police ...

R.I.P. Heath Ledger
Dlisted - Be Very Afraid — ... The NY Times reports that a masseuse showed up to the apartment for an appointment at 3:31 this afternoon. The masseuse and a housekeeper knocked on Heath's bedroom door, but did not get any answer. They opened the door and found him unconscious. They immediately called for an ambulance. They apparently found prescription pills next to his body. When paramedics arrived, they performed CPR on him, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene. ...

BREAKING: Heath Ledger Found Dead
Cinematical — ... UPDATE: According to the New York Times, the actor was found dead in an apartment building in SoHo, New York City this afternoon. It seems that a masseuse went to the apartment for an appointment with Ledger, and was let in by a housekeeper, who knocked on the door of Ledger's bedroom. He was found unconscious, and the housekeeper and masseuse called the police. ...

Heath Ledger RIP
PopSugar — TMZ is reporting that Heath Ledger has sadly died. He was found dead at his home in NYC today by a housekeeper at 3:35 pm. No news on what happened and we are shocked and sad to report this terrible news. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and of course his baby girl Matilda. UPDATE - Apparently pills were found by his bed so claims of a drug related death is the latest news. Source

A List Of Things Thrown Five Minutes Ago — I WAS NOT EXPECTING THIS ONE: Just a few days after the Brad Renfro news, it looks like Heath Ledger is another young actor who will not be making more movies anytime soon. (Maybe this is presumptuous of me, but I'm going to say it anyway. Attention young actors: stop doing drugs.)

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popbytes — ... oh my god! this is crazy - heath ledger was found dead today at age 28 in his apartment - i don't know what to say - how sad! the story is still developing...oh man - that is awful! ...

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Pop Crunch — ... We will provide ongoing coverage of his death with links to the most relevant information. Heath Ledger Dead - News & Links Heath Ledger Found Dead in Mary Kate Olsen’s Apartment …but Mary Kate Olsen Denies Owning Apartment Heath Ledger Dead By Suicide Dark Knight Star Heath Ledger Has Died TMZ: Heath Ledger is Dead Heath Ledger Drug Overdose New York Times Report on Heath Ledger’s Death NY Post Article: Heath Ledger ...

Heath Ledger Dead at 28
Celebritology — Heath Ledger Dead at 28 The Associated Press is reporting that actor Heath Ledger has been found dead in a New York City apartment. According to the New York Times City Blog, Ledger was discovered by a masseuse who had arrived at the house for a scheduled appointment and that pills were found near the body. As recently as last week, Ledger was reportedly in London shooting the upcoming film "The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus." Ledger will (will he?) next be seen in the role of the Joker in the next Batman Installment, " The Dark Knight ." Ledger, nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in "Brokeback Mountain," leaves behind a two-year-old ...

Heath Ledger Found Dead In NY Apartment
Hollywoodtuna — The actor Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment building at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, according to the New York City police. Source The film community lost one of its brightest young stars today, as Heath Ledger was found unconscious in an apartment owned by Mary-Kate Olsen at 3:30 this afternoon when he did not respond to knocks on his bedroom door. Authorities do not suspect foul play, but found pills scattered around the body. The actor was 28. Ledger was set to appear as the iconic Joker in this summer’s The Dark Knight, and many ...

Heath Ledger (Actor) Found Dead - OMG!!!
Celebrity News Gossip, Celeb Dating, Couples — ... one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. The police said they did not suspect foul play and said they found pills near body. I almost don't know what to say!!! He was an amazing actor and I know he will be greatly missed. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family and close friends at this time! photo source

RIP Heath Ledger
my new plaid pants — ... Holy shit you guys. I don't know what to say. .

The Dark Knight's Tale
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RIP Heath Ledger
Mollygood — Actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment today. At this point, police said they do not suspect foul play and said they found pills near the actor’s body. Ledger was 28. Update: Ledger’s body was found in Mary Kate Olsen’s home. ...

Heath Ledger Found Dead
SpoutBlog — The NY Times and CNN are reporting that Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in a Soho apartment. According to this NY Times blog post, a housekeeper let a masseuse into the apartment for an appointment, and when they knocked on his bedroom door and there was no response, they went in and found him unconscious. Unnamed pills were allegedly found near the body. Ledger, of course, was one of the Bob Dylans in Todd Haynes’ I’m Not There; he also stars as the Joker in this summer’s eagerly anticipated Batman sequel, The Dark Knight. He recently split with Michelle Williams, with whom he had a child. ...

Breaking News: Heath Ledger Found Dead
Bitten and Bound — 28-year-old Heath Ledger was found dead in his SoHo, New York apartment this afternoon. A housekeeper and masseuse found the actor unconscious in his bedroom when the masseuse arrived for a scheduled appointment. They immediately called authorities, who found pills near his body, and say that foul play is not suspected. Ledger, from Perth, Australia, won critical acclaim for his role in the 2005 film, Brokeback Mountain. Developing… Related Articles: ...

Heath Ledger Found Dead in SoHo
The Reeler — By S.T. VanAirsdale The Times is reporting that Heath Ledger, 28, was found dead in a SoHo apartment this afternoon. I'm speechless, so please, Sewell Chan, take it away : At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the ...

R.I.P. Heath Ledger
Stereogum — The Australian-born actor, who made his way into our little tag cloud recently via his portrayal of Bob Dylan in Todd Haynes's I'm Not There, was found dead in his SoHo apartment at 3:35PM today. Pills were near his body, but police suspect no foul play. The Dylan biopic wasn't Heath's only music-related project -- he had directed videos for Ben Harper ("Morning Yearning") and Australian artist N'Fa ("Seduction Is Evil"), and apparently teamed with Harper to start a record label. We last saw him at the I'm Not There concert ...

Heath Ledger Is Dead
goldenfiddle — ... Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. The police said they did not suspect foul play and said they found pills near body. (via NYT)

NY Times: Heath Ledger Found Dead in Soho Apartment
IAmATVJunkie.com. Life's Rich Electronically-Delivered Pageant — This is so sad. NY Times: The actor Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment building at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, according to the New York City police. Mr. Ledger was 28. At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger ...

Pills Found By Police Near Heath Ledger's Body [Breaking]
Gawker — Police have told the New York Times pills were found near the dead body of 28-year-old "Brokeback Mountain" actor Heath Ledger, discovered today in Soho. Foul play is not suspected. [NYT] ...

Heath Ledger Found Dead in His Bed
N/A — ... The NY Times is reporting a masseuse arrived at his apartment and was let in the door by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. The police said they found pills near body. ...

Heath Ledger found dead
The Superficial - Because You're Ugly — Heath Ledger was found dead today in a New York City apartment owned by Mary-Kate Olsen according to the New York Times: ...

Breaking News: Heath Ledger Found Dead In Home
Dave And Thomas Daily Timekillers Blog — ... said Heath Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the SoHo apartment that is believed to be his home. A housekeeper went to let Heath Ledger know the masseuse was there, and found him dead at 3:26 p.m, Browne said. Heath Ledger was found with a bottle of pills next to him, according to an NYPD spokesman. Actor Heath Ledger Dead At 28 > Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead In NYC, Police Say > Actor Heath Ledger Is Found Dead >

Heath Ledger is dead
Hollywood Elsewhere — ... thing that Warner Bros. said about James Dean 's death when he was killed in a car crash in September 1955 with two movies yet to open -- Rebel Without a Cause and Giant . They'll say "this is a very sad time for all of us, and not a time for discuss grosses." But you know and I know that the WB hardballers are asking themselves right now, "Will this adversely impact the Dark Knight box-office or will it enhance it, or will it have no impact?" The latter, I would think. The Times story says that Ledger "was found dead this afternoon in an apartment in Manhattan ...

Heath Ledger Has Passed Away
Best Week Ever — According to multiple media sources, Heath Ledger was found dead today in his apartment. The story is still developing, but no matter what the circumstances, this is a profoundly sad and tragic loss.

Heath Ledger Died
ImNotObsessed.com — I can’t believe it. I have chills up and down my body. I want to cry and I don’t even know the guy. He was too young. Too talented. Heath Ledger was found dead in his apartment at the age of 28. Poor Matilda ! He was an amazing actor and a good father. Pills were found near the body. At 3:31 p.m ., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building, at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper ...

Heath Ledger Discovered Dead By Maid; Pills Found Near Body [Heath Ledger]
Gawker: defamer — OK--our hyperventilating has died down to the point where we were able to learn some more details surrounding (can't believe we are typing this) Heath Ledger's death. The NY Times's City Room blog reports: The actor Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment building at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, according to the New York City police. Mr. Ledger was 28. At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger's bedroom. When no ...

Heath Ledger Found Dead
Celebrity News & Gossip Celeb Dating, Couples — The actor Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment building at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, according to the New York City police. Mr. Ledger was 28. At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. The police said they did not suspect foul play. Officials ...

On The Scene Of The Heath Ledger Overdose [Heath Ledger]
Gawker: defamer — At ten minutes to 5pm here in New York, only a few news crews had reached the scene of Mary Kate Olsen's loft building at 421 Broome Street, where Heath Ledger was just found dead. Just a handful of passersby were gawking at the small police presence guarding his door. But by 5, a pack of 15 paparazzi had arrived, acting far calmer than the usual frenzied pap scene, respectfully obeying the NYPD's orders to stay back. Almost everyone there, reporters both on-air and from various print outlets, collectively believed that the actor committed suicide using sleeping pills; a bottle of prescribed sedatives were allegedly found next to his bed. ...

Heath Ledger has died
Snarky Gossip — ... appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger naked and unconscious on a bed. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. The police said they did not suspect foul play. Officials said pills were found near the body. - source More: His apartment was strewn with sleeping pills and it was ...

Oscar Nonimated Actor Heath Ledger Has Died of Drug Overdose at Age 28
That Other Blog - The Latest Gossip and Entertainment News — ... The NYT reports Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon in an apartment building at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, according to the New York City police. Mr. Ledger was 28. ...

Heath Ledger Dies at 28
The Hollywood Gossip — ... Actor Heath Ledger was discovered dead this afternoon in an apartment building in New York City, according to local police. He was just 28. ...

Heath Ledger, 1979 - 2008.
GreenCine Daily — ... Ledger magically and mysteriously disappears beneath the skin of his lean, sinewy character. It is a great screen performance, as good as the best of Marlon Brando and Sean Penn." Mr Ledger met the actress Michelle Williams while filming Brokeback Mountain. The two actors fell into a very public romance. They had a daughter, Matilda Rose, who was born on Oct 28, 2005. They moved to Brooklyn, but then separated last year. Sewell Chan, New York Times. Comments (0) Comments on ...

Heath Ledger Found Dead
I Watch Stuff - The Best Movie News Ever — According to several news sources, Heath Ledger has been found dead in SoHo this afternoon, pills near the bed the likely cause thus far. The 28-year-old actor was already winning praised for his role in the eagerly-awaited Batman sequel, and was shooting The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus with Terry Gilliam. This is incredibly tragic, and makes me feel really, really bad about this.

Heath Ledger Dead in Mary-Kate Olsen’s Apartment
Right Celebrity — ... On January 22nd, 2008, His body was discovered by his housekeeper and a masseuse with whom he had a regularly-scheduled appointment. He was naked on the bed with pills lying all around him. Mary-Kate was reportedly in California at the time. ...

Heath Ledger Dead at Age 28; Read the 2006 Rolling Stone Cover Story
Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily — ... According to multiple reports, actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his Manhattan apartment this afternoon. Ledger, who recently portrayed one of the Bob Dylans in Todd Haynes’ I’m Not There, was featured on the cover of Rolling Stone’s March 23, 2006 issue, in which he discussed his childhood and early roles, as well as his breakthrough role in Brokeback Mountain. ...

Heath Ledger: dead at 28.
Premium Hollywood - Entertainment blog, Hollywood blog, movie blog, TV blog — ... I’ll just write here what I wrote to the other Bullz-Eye editors when I first read that Heather Ledger had been found dead of a presumed (but not confirmed) drug overdose: ...

RIP Heath Ledger
Seriously? OMG! WTF? — Heath Ledger who had a future ahead of him and beautiful daughter died today at the age of 28 according to the NY Times. At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building, at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of the bedroom Mr. Ledger was in. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger naked and unconscious on a bed, with pills scattered ...

Heath Found Dead in Mary-Kate Olsen’s Apartment
CelebWarship — ... In a strange twist, Heath Ledger’s body was found in Mary-Kate Olsen’s SoHo apartment. It is still unclear why Heath was staying there, and according to sources, Mary-Kate is currently in California. ...

Ledger Update
World of Wonder Productions — From the New York Times: The actor Heath Ledger was found dead this afternoon apartment in Manhattan owned by the actress Mary-Kate Olsen, according to the New York City police. Signs pointed to a suicide, police sources said. Mr. Ledger was 28. At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building, at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger naked and unconscious on a ...

Heath Ledger Dead!
Celebrity Dirty Laundry — I can’t believe my ears, but Heath Ledger is dead. A New York Police Department spokesman says the actor Heath Ledger has been found dead at an apartment in SOHO. At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. The police said they did not suspect foul play. Officials said pills were found ...

Heath Ledger found dead
A Mike Life — I don’t think I even realized how big time an actor or how much I liked Heath Ledger was until I heard the news he was found dead just a few minutes ago. According to CNN.com, the 28 year old Ledger was found dead in a Lower Manhattan apartment, the result of an apparent drug overdose. A housekeeper went to wake him up for an appointment, but he wasn’t conscious and was pronounced at 3:30pm EST. This news is so sad and horrible. It’s rare that such a high profile actor dies that it kind of takes your breath away. Ledger earned an Oscar nomination just a few years ago for Brokeback Mountain, and it set to play The Joker in the ...

Heath Ledger Found Dead In New York Apartment - Dark Knight Actor Just 28
At The Movies - Film News and Reviews — Australian actor Heath Ledger has been found dead in his New York apartment. According to police, his masseur arrived at his house in Soho this morning for an appointment, and was let in by his housekeeper. They then entered the bedroom after getting no response, only to find Ledger unconscious on his bed. They immediately called the authorities, and the ...

Heath Ledger found dead in New York City. Drug overdose likely.
Celebrity Rumors — ... New York Times says, At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. ...

Loose Lips []
Jezebel — Heath Ledger died in Mary Kate Olsen's apartment, the New York Times is reporting. According to the Times , evidence points to a suicide: Heath was discovered surrounded by pills. Mary-Kate was in California at the time of his death. • Amy Winehouse was reportedly in rehab, but People is now ...

OMG he died: Heath Ledger
!! omg blog !! — !! OMG he died: Heath Ledger !! From THE NEW YORK TIMES : At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived the fourth-floor apartment of the building, at 421 Broome Street in SoHo, for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of the bedroom Mr. Ledger was in. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger naked and unconscious on a bed, with sleeping pills — both prescription medication and nonprescription — on a night table. They moved his body to the ...

Heath Ledger Has Died
Cele|bitchy — Australian actor Heath Ledger has died in his New York Apartment, following a suspected heart attack brought on by drug overdose. He was 28. The New York Times reports he was found by a masseuse who had an appointment with Heath this afternoon at 3:31pm. At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger unconscious. They shook him, but he did not respond. They immediately ...

RIP Heath Ledger
Haute Gossip — ... When no one answered, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened the bedroom and found Mr. Ledger naked and unconscious on a bed, with sleeping pills — both prescription medication and nonprescription — on a night table. They moved his body to the floor and attempted to revive him, but he did not respond. They immediately called the authorities. Sad sad sad. Just recently separated from actress, Michelle Williams. They have a daughter, Matilda, 2. source ...

The Times' Surprising Celebrity Coverage [Heath Ledger]
Gawker — Predictably, both TMZ and the New York Post's Pagesix.com are claiming exclusives on news of the apparent suicide of Heath Ledger. The New York Post's boast is rather marred by the borked timestamp on their web story, which was 4.41am, a full eleven hours before the death of the 28-year-old Australian actor. But the earliest report we found was a rumor on Radar magazine's Fresh Intelligence blog, about five minutes before TMZ and Pagesix.com. And the most impressive coverage has been the New York Times' City Room blog, which had the news early, and quickly gave it texture, with recent quotes from the young actor, hinting at his depression. The Gray Lady has long ...

Devastating
Bright Lights After Dark — Heath Ledger found dead at age 28. Too soon . . .

Heath Ledger Found Dead in NYC Apartment at Age 28
Scared Monkeys — The sad and tragic loss of 28 year old Heath Ledger. Australian born Heath Ledger was found dead today in his NY City apartment at the age of 28. Heath Ledger known for his movie roles in Broke Back Mountain, The Patriot, Monsters Ball and A Knight’s Tale. The Oscar-nominated actor Heath Ledger was found dead in what some are speculating as drug related. The signs seem to point to suicide or an accidental overdose. An autopsy was planned for Wednesday according to the medical examiner’s office. Ledger was a tremendously talented actor with his whole life ahead of him. May he rest in peace. ...

Heath Ledger, 1979 - 2008
Mystery Man on Film — Terribly heartbreaking news about Heath, wasn’t it? I liked what Emerson wrote: “Not only did he bring iconic life and nuance to the existential loneliness of Ennis Del Mar, a taciturn but complex (and conflicted) character, but for such mature work to spring from the teen-idol star of 10 Things I Hate About You and A Knight's Tale was... well, revelatory itself -- the astonishing revelation of a suddenly, fully developed actor who, in the superficial juvenile parts he'd played previously, had given little indication he was capable of such impressive depth and clarity. ...

Heath Ledger Found Dead! (Update)
LOVEBSCOTT.COM — Update : According to TMZ Heath Ledger was reportedly suffering from pneumonia. The pills were over the counter sleeping pills and accidental overdose is not being ruled out. An autopsy is being performed tomorrow. Heath Ledger was found dead today in a New York City apartment owned by Mary-Kate Olsen according to the New York Times :“At 3:31 p.m., a masseuse arrived at Apartment 5A in the building for an appointment with Mr. Ledger, the police said. The masseuse was let in to the home by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Mr. Ledger’s bedroom. When no one answered, ...

Morning Soul: So Thankful We Made it Through
SOULBOUNCE.COM — What's this child smoking? [RHAP] We're still waiting to meet the genius team responsible for Fat Joe's latest album title. [SDSU] Janet Jackson to be honored by The Gays. [BVB] WGA won't picket the Grammys but they still aren't necessarily in bed yet. [BB] Zoe Kravitz's latest look is in need. [AHM] Heath Ledger [CB/NYT]

Why The Times Should Abandon The News-Opinion Divide [Newspapers]
Gawker — When Microsoft's bid for Yahoo fell through, hotshot reporter Andrew Ross Sorkin produced a scathing analysis of the deal-making skills of the Redmond software giant's boss, Steve Ballmer. 'Microsoft has tried to spin its reversal as a show of “discipline” and “self-control.” But what it really shows — painfully — is Mr. Ballmer’s indecisiveness about this deal.' Ouch! And fun! But you won't find Bill Keller and his fellow editors boasting about Sorkin's punchiness: because they're still in denial about the blurring of news and opinion, and so much else. 31-year-old Sorkin, part of a new generation of Times reporters, has been permitted ...