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Initial Ledger Autopsy Proves Inconclusive
Initial Ledger Autopsy Proves Inconclusive
Experts will require more time and tests to determine the actor's cause of death
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Heath Ledger’s Initial Autopsy Is “Inconclusive”
Backseat Cuddler — The Heath Ledger autopsy is “inconclusive”. Additional tests and more time will be needed.“The autopsy was inconclusive,” New York City Medical Examiner spokeswoman Ellen Borakove tells PEOPLE. “We have to do further testing including toxicology and tissue testing. Neither cause of death or manner of death has been concluded. We expect additional results in 10 days to two weeks.” It has been confirmed that Heath did have pneumonia at the time of his death. Popularity: 1% [ ...

Heath Ledger’s autopsy inconclusive
Cele|bitchy — ... two weeks.” The 28-year-old star’s body was found in the bedroom of his downtown New York City apartment, with prescription sleeping medication nearby. Another medical-examiner’s office spokeswoman, Grace Brugess, also told PEOPLE on Wednesday that Ledger’s body is ready to be claimed by the family, which, she said, is still working on funeral arrangements. Ledger had pneumonia at the time of his death, PEOPLE has confirmed. [From People] Many articles are saying that the NYPD no longer thinks it looks like a suicide. ...

Heath Ledger Remembered by Fans and Neighbors
Socialite Life — ... and was instead accidental. An forensic expert who chatted with People magazine (and who they are quick to note is not involved in any official investigation of Heath's death) pointed out that Heath's pneumonia most likely not a cause. According to Michael Baden, "I would assume under the circumstances that if he'd die of pneumonia that would be clearly stated, because of concerns from the family." ...

More Condolences From Heath's Friends
PopSugar — ... , the police are still trying to find the cause of his tragic death. An autopsy was conducted this morning, but proved to be inconclusive, which means it will be at least a week or so before we find out any more details on whether or not Heath's death was an accident. However, members of the NYPD are still ...

Heath Ledger’s Autopsy Tells Us Very Little.
Hollywood Gossip - Life Altering Knowledge - and More! — ... identifiable at the time of autopsy, because the lungs, instead of being filled with air, are filled with fluid, and we die from pneumonia because we can’t breathe.” As for the meaning of “inconclusive,” Baden said, “My interpretation means they didn’t find a proper cause of death. That kind of rules out the natural causes, such as a brain hemorrhage, pneumonia or a cardiac abnormality that is common in that age group. That leaves drug overdose as the most likely cause of death.” Initial Ledger Autopsy Proves Inconclusive – People.com I am still in shock over Heath’s death. I ...

Initial Ledger Autopsy Results - Inconclusive
The Real Juice That Celebrities Would Prefer Not To Spill! - Celebslap.com — ... which is very rare. I’m having a hard time describing my feelings of grief, so it’s best that I stick to the reports. The latest news indicate that the autopsy conducted on Ledger’s body today could not determine his cause of death.“We have to do further testing including toxicology and tissue testing. Neither cause of death or manner of death has been concluded. We expect additional results in 10 days to two weeks”, New York City Medical Examiner spokeswoman Ellen Borakove told People .  As a result, a forensic pathologist not involved with the case told People that he would ...

Purple People
Pink Is The New Blog — ... ... even still, the initial autopsy that was carried out this morning has proved "inconclusive" ( "The autopsy was inconclusive," [says] New York City Medical Examiner spokeswoman Ellen Borakove. "We have to do further testing including toxicology and tissue testing. Neither cause of death or manner of death has been concluded. We expect additional results in 10 days to two weeks." ) Here are a few of the last pictures taken of Heath clearly in character as he worked on the set of the movie he has been working on, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus : Photo credit: ...

The Latest
Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton — Pneumonia has been ruled out as the cause of death of Heath Ledger. Police discovered what they believe to be illegal drugs at his apartment. The actor's daughter, Matilda, is on her way back to New York with mom Michelle Williams, who had been filming in Sweden and is said to be "in her own world" right now. Ledger's ex-girlfriend, Naomi Watts, has cancelled all her media appearances. The Australian actress was at Sundance to promote a new film. ...

Heath Ledger's Autopsy Inconclusive
Celebrity News Gossip, Celeb Dating, Couples — ... New York City Medical Examiner spokeswoman Ellen Borakove tells PEOPLE. "We have to do further testing including toxicology and tissue testing. Neither cause of death or manner of death has been concluded. We expect additional results in 10 days to two weeks." We do know that pneumonia has been ruled out as the cause because that would have showed up during the autopsy. We will keep you posted as this continues to develop. photos source

Heath Ledger Updates
poponthepop.com — ... According to WCBS-TV’s Web site, found in the actor’s apartment, besides the prescription sleeping medicine mentioned by police shortly after the discovery of the body, was the $20 bill. The station also reported that several packets containing an unknown substance were also inside the Soho apartment where Ledger was discovered Tuesday. The TV report stressed that it is not known whether Ledger, 28, owned the substances in question or if he even ingested them. Heath’s autopsy came back inconclusive . CNN reports that the medical examiner said it should take around 10 days to ...

Aun no se sabe la razon de la muerte de Heath Ledger
Farandulista — ... , no pudo revelar la raz n de su muerte. La vocero del Departamento M dico de New York Ellen Borakove dijo a People.com , hay que hacer pruebas m s profundas de tejido y toxicolog a. No se ha concluido ninguna causa de muerte. Se esperan resultados adicionales en 10 dias a dos semanas. De acuerdo a ...

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usatoday.com 1/23/2008 — An autopsy on Heath Ledger was inconclusive, and more tests are needed, the medical examiner's office said Wednesday, a day after ...
Heath Ledger Autopsy InconclusiveComingSoon.net - Movies 1/23/2008
An autopsy on Heath Ledger was inconclusive, and more tests are needed, the medical examiner's office said Wednesday, a day after the 28-year-old actor was found dead with sleeping pills nearby.
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The initial autopsy doesn't determine anything. A medical examiner for New York City has said that Wednesday's autopsy into Heath Ledger's death is inconclusive. New York City Medical Examiner spokeswoman Ellen...
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Authorities need more answers to sort out the situation surrounding Heath Ledger's death. An autopsy completed on the 28-year-old actor's body was inconclusive and additional tests...
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The results of a preliminary autopsy conducted by New York City's medical examiner Wednesday on the body of actor Heath Ledger are inconclusive, according to The Associated Press.
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"The Insider" has the latest... The autopsy for HEATH LEDGER is inconclusive, the medical examiner's office tells "The Insider." The actor died Tuesday in New York City and a spokesperson for the medical examiner says it will now ...