R.I.P.
Heath Had Substance Abuse Problem

TMZ has learned Heath Ledger had a substance abuse problem. A Ledger confidante tells us he had been clean for a year.

Contrary to several published reports, we're told Ledger had not been in rehab.

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61. so did she give him the pills or buy them for him did they have a "relationship" you know a RELATIONSHIP

Posted at 5:58PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by snipurl.com/sexxyalinne

62. Fools... they just don't get it. Heath died of a broken heart and nothing more. I'm there and I understand. When your one true love is gone, then life itself ceases to exist. He went out on his terms and it's not for any of us to question, but rather accept. I'm on deck...

Posted at 5:57PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Michael W.

63. He died of a Pulmonary Embolism..... Watch. RIP Heath

Posted at 12:28AM on Jan 24th 2008 by concerned

64. nah i'd say an older one is next...Kathy Griffin? I got 5 down on it

Posted at 7:06PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Shabuki

65. BREAKING! Harvey Levin is a huge douchebag.

Posted at 5:57PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by dezeinstein

66. I feel sorry for his daughter. I feel sorry for his daughter to have such a horrid name. poor thing..

Posted at 5:59PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Jaye

67. HOW SAD FOR HIS BABY, MICHELLE MUST FEEL SO MUCH ANGER AND SADNESS. SHE MUST HAVE KNEW ABOUT HIS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEM. EITHER WAY ITS NOT HER FAULT , HE CHOSE DRUGS OVER LIFE.

Posted at 5:57PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by ANOTHER ANNA NICOLE

68. Ok TMZ - enough with the posts.... why don't you just put a live feed outside of his apartment building.. better yet - the morgue! - it's what you do best.

Posted at 5:57PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by BARB

69. I'm so sad hes dead. I cant believe of all people HL is dead. My heart goes out to his family friend and fans. A death is something to be joyful about not sad.

Posted at 5:59PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by antonio claiborne

70. CONFUSIOUSE SAY "BRITNEY YOU ARE NEXT"

Posted at 5:58PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by CONFUSIOUSE

71. this is my first time here. what is up with all the "first" comments.
and this is very sad. his poor little girl

Posted at 5:59PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Bobbie

72. Such a waste of life and talent, it is just so tragic. Why does all news have to race to break the news, he was found at 3:30 and it is on the news at 4:30, it is sad to think that those that knew and loved him had to find out about his passing on the news or tmz. i doubt thier was time to notify his parents or even Michelle for that matter, the mother of his child. God bless him and his Matilda and may he rest in peace.

Posted at 5:59PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Kim

73. Heath just spent Christmas in Perth, with his family. What a sad situation.

Posted at 5:58PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by rowie

74. I am so sad, I couldn't believe it when I first heard of his death. Gone too soon. :(

Posted at 5:59PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by RIP H.L.

75. Heyeveryone, this is sad but true. Everyone has prolems, maybe just had an accident. Body did not lik what it got. m TY or theMovies Heath.

Posted at 6:05PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Jamie

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