UPDATE: Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead

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UPDATE: Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead

By Associated Press and NBC News

Story Published: Jan 22, 2008 at 5:07 PM EST

Story Updated: Jul 11, 2008 at 1:09 PM EST

NEW YORK — Actor Heath Ledger was found dead Tuesday at a downtown Manhattan residence in what authorities say is a possible drug-related death, the NYPD said. He was 28.

NYPD spokesman said that Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the Manhattan apartment that is believed to be his home. The housekeeper who went to let Ledger know the masseuse was there, and found him dead at 3:26 p.m., Browne said.

Autopsy results came back Wednesday as inconclusive, according to New York City's medical examiner.

The Australian-born actor was an Oscar nominee for his role in "Brokeback Mountain" and has numerous other screen credits.

Saturday, Feb 2 at 6:40 PM onya wrote ...

Heath you will be missed. Stay Strong Family of Heath, Michell you take care of your beautiful baby girl and yourself. Many prayers for you All.

Saturday, Jan 26 at 6:15 PM Lisa wrote ...

My heart is broken. Heath Leadger will never again grace us with is presence on screen again. I heart and prayers go out to his family. I wish I could turn back time!!!!!

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 10:36 PM Raz wrote ...

I am sad and I don't know what to say. The brokeback mountain movie and your character in it is very significat to me. Thank you and I will miss you.

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 10:27 PM Ruth wrote ...

His screen presence did more for me than any hormone replacement therapy I am on.

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 10:22 PM caris wrote ...

its just horrible news. i didnt believe it at first. im still in shock.

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:42 PM kim brown wrote ...

im devastated!he was my favourite actor and extremely hot!! i loved him in 10 things i hate about you. he was too young to die. i feel for his family, especialy his daughter.

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:41 PM 777 wrote ...

i feel so sad and i do feel for his family and friends and his little daughter. my heart and prayers go out to them.

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:38 PM Karen wrote ...

So very sad. I hate the media and the extra grief they are causing his family and close friends. He was one of my personal favorites. I can't imagine losing a child or sibling, my prayers are with those grieving.

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:35 PM ellie wrote ...

I love him....cant believe it happened...

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:32 PM jojo wrote ...

i am so sorry for his family! he was a WONDERFUL actor!

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 2:50 PM Stephen wrote ...

I would like his family to know i feel for them as i know how it is to lose loved ones. He was a wonderful actor and brought joy into many lives im sure

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 2:45 PM lee wrote ...

How sad,such a young man. Even sader by the bad press, he did nothing wrong we know of. Let him lay in peace

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 2:45 PM Dog wrote ...

I hate this! He will be missed.

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 8:32 AM Carrie wrote ...

I am sorry for his family and most importantly his little girl. We was a young and I think a great actor he will be missed.

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 4:39 AM Jessiiee wrote ...

so sad. he was one of my favourite actors and he was so young its tragic!

Wednesday, Jan 23 at 2:00 AM MaryJane419gam wrote ...

Thats really bad news ! I am sorry , & I feel for his friends & family!!!

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