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Actor Heath Ledger Dies of Drug Overdosage
January 23, 2008 at 1:31 PM
Celebrity Health News
He was found naked and unconscious by a housekeeper at 3.35pm with prescription pills were found strewn near his body.
According to the New York Times, a masseuse arrived at the apartment and was let in the door by a housekeeper, who then knocked on the door of Ledger's bedroom.
When no one answered, the duo then opened the bedroom door and found the Aussie actor unconscious.
After failing to wake him up, they called emergency services. When paramedics responded, the actor was in full cardiac arrest.
Their attempts to perform CPR were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
While police are investigating the possibility death by overdose, the actor’s grieving family in Perth insisted the tragedy was an accident.
"We, Heath's family can confirm the very tragic, untimely and accidental passing of our dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda," News.com.au quoted Ledger's father Kim, as saying.
"He was found peacefully asleep in his New York apartment by his housekeeper. He was down to earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving, unselfish, individual (and) extremely inspirational to many."
"We would like to thank our friends and everyone around the world for their well wishes and kind thoughts at this time," Mr Ledger said.
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