Miscellaneous Celebrity News - Page 270

Nemeses · 01-22-2008, 06:00 PM

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Just out of curiosity... what's your source for that? I can't find ANYTHING online yet that supports this.

It's currently being reported live on CNN, MSNBC, ET, FOX, and CBS.

The online sources are only now catching up:

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Actor Heath Ledger dies at 28

NEW YORK (CNN) -- Actor Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday of a possible drug overdose in a Lower Manhattan apartment, the New York Police Department said.
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Heath Ledger was found dead in a Manhattan apartment.

The Academy Award nominated actor was 28.

"Pills were found in the vicinity of the bed," police spokesman Paul Browne told CNN.

"This is being looked at as a possible overdose, but that is not confirmed yet."

The pills appeared to be over-the-counter sleeping medication, said police spokeswoman Barbara Chen.

Ledger was unresponsive when he was found by a housekeeper who had gone to wake him for an appointment with a masseuse in the Soho apartment, Browne said.

The apartment is owned by the actress Mary-Kate Olsen, The New York Times reported.

Ledger was declared dead at about 3:30 p.m., Browne said.

In 2005, the actor played Ennis Del Mar in "Brokeback Mountain," about two cowboys who had a secret relationship.

The role earned him the Oscar nomination.

Ledger was born in Perth, Australia. He has a young daughter with actress Michelle Williams, his co-star in "Brokeback Mountain."

"He was just so respected in the industry," said Kim Serafin, senior editor of In Touch Weekly.

"It's just horribly tragic. He was just a fine actor and a good person, so this is horribly sad and very unexpected."

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lopevian · 01-22-2008, 06:02 PM

Maybe he was subletting it from Mary-Kate Olsen.

Realitychick · 01-22-2008, 06:04 PM

Some sites are stating it is not Olsen's apt... But who knows. Still early in all of this drama. Either way very sad news. Completely shocked.

Krom · 01-22-2008, 06:07 PM

I'm watching a local NY station.

The body is STILL there. This all broke so fast the media swarmed there before they could get the body out!

Realitychick · 01-22-2008, 06:11 PM

NYPD confirmed on one site that he was not in Olsen's apartment.

Nemeses · 01-22-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Realitychick

Some sites are stating it is not Olsen's apt... But who knows. Still early in all of this drama. Either way very sad news. Completely shocked.

Aye, see this update.

AJane · 01-22-2008, 06:15 PM

My God, what awful news. It's just one tragedy after another.

Did he have a history of problems? It seems to me the only time I've seen Heath Ledger (besides in his films) is with Michelle Williams. They always looked like such a nice couple, and perfectly happy.

lopevian · 01-22-2008, 06:21 PM

They did seem so happy together, and it was a surprise when they broke up. Maybe if he did have a drug problem, that contributed to the break-up. Gosh, this is just so sad. Hard to believe he's no longer. Death is so final. What an awful, tragic shame.

mayukhers112 · 01-22-2008, 06:22 PM

How sad. RIP.

Krom · 01-22-2008, 06:46 PM

Just to change things up for a moment...

Madonna's Black Eye -- and Roots! - TMZ.com - Entertainment News, Celebrity Gossip and Hollywood Rumors
http://www.eonline.com/gossip/hum/de...6-d571aec444c9

Mind you, domestic abuse is not the first thought most people are having seeing this. Cosmetic surgery is.

01-22-2008, 06:02 PM	#2692
lopevian I love a lazy day... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: in the far reaches of shamrocks Posts: 1,436	Re: Miscellaneous Celebrity News Maybe he was subletting it from Mary-Kate Olsen.

01-22-2008, 06:04 PM	#2693
Realitychick I love carpet Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,214	Re: Miscellaneous Celebrity News Some sites are stating it is not Olsen's apt... But who knows. Still early in all of this drama. Either way very sad news. Completely shocked. __________________ The Buffalo Bills Will Win A Superbowl Someday!!!

01-22-2008, 06:07 PM	#2694
Krom Fool... but no pity. Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 20,441	Re: Miscellaneous Celebrity News I'm watching a local NY station. The body is STILL there. This all broke so fast the media swarmed there before they could get the body out! __________________ "You don't rehearse Mr. T, you just turn him loose." -----Sylvester Stallone, on Mr. T-----

01-22-2008, 06:11 PM	#2695
Realitychick I love carpet Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,214	Re: Miscellaneous Celebrity News NYPD confirmed on one site that he was not in Olsen's apartment. __________________ The Buffalo Bills Will Win A Superbowl Someday!!!

01-22-2008, 06:15 PM	#2697
AJane Grohlist Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Looking to the sky to save me Posts: 7,565	Re: Miscellaneous Celebrity News My God, what awful news. It's just one tragedy after another. Did he have a history of problems? It seems to me the only time I've seen Heath Ledger (besides in his films) is with Michelle Williams. They always looked like such a nice couple, and perfectly happy. __________________ All my life, I have felt destiny tugging at my sleeve. ~ Thursday Next The truth, like humor, is where you find it. - Henry Rollins

01-22-2008, 06:21 PM	#2698
lopevian I love a lazy day... Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: in the far reaches of shamrocks Posts: 1,436	Re: Miscellaneous Celebrity News They did seem so happy together, and it was a surprise when they broke up. Maybe if he did have a drug problem, that contributed to the break-up. Gosh, this is just so sad. Hard to believe he's no longer. Death is so final. What an awful, tragic shame.

01-22-2008, 06:22 PM	#2699
mayukhers112 FORT Fogey Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: uh Posts: 5,017	Re: Miscellaneous Celebrity News How sad. RIP.

01-22-2008, 06:46 PM	#2700
Krom Fool... but no pity. Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 20,441	Re: Miscellaneous Celebrity News Just to change things up for a moment... Madonna's Black Eye -- and Roots! - TMZ.com - Entertainment News, Celebrity Gossip and Hollywood Rumors http://www.eonline.com/gossip/hum/de...6-d571aec444c9 Mind you, domestic abuse is not the first thought most people are having seeing this. Cosmetic surgery is. __________________ "You don't rehearse Mr. T, you just turn him loose." -----Sylvester Stallone, on Mr. T-----