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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76. he was a known heroine addict - that's why his old lady dumped him. RIP anyway though.

Posted at 6:00PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by kate

77. 29. is anyone elses prezhilton.com crashed or down or broken or somethin??

Posted at 5:52PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by fal
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YES! DLISTED TOO!

THANK YOU I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME!!!!
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Posted at 6:08PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by OMG!

78. What is happienng with all these young actors????????????????????It seams they are all males??????????????

Posted at 6:10PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Barbara

79. I have wondered about him and possible drug use. He had gotten thin to the point of looking gaunt. The last photo of him, he looks like he's aged a lot. It's a shame. So many of these people get into acting because of self-esteem issues. And so many end up as drug abusers or alcoholics after they've become famous, and it STILL didn't fix the underlying self-esteem issues.

Posted at 6:00PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Alicia

80. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Im sad

Posted at 6:00PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by AmyC

81. Tragic. An amazing talent.

Questions? Who, exactly, has pills of any kind "scattered" all over the room? Ever? For what reason?

Sad, sad.

Posted at 10:04AM on Jan 24th 2008 by NormaBates

82. I am truly shocked and devastated to hear that Heath Ledger is gone. What a horrific tragedy. I am having a great deal of difficulty accepting this. What drugs were found around him? Why are police being so secretive? I still cannot believe this. He was such a huge talent with extraordinary potential. Was there a suicide note left? This is just so sad And how can they conclude so quickly it was an accident? Unreal..

Posted at 8:04PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Mike M.

83. thks or the movies

Posted at 6:03PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Jamie

84. THIS IS SO HORRIBLY SAD...I AM IN SHOCK, I CANT EVEN IMAGINE HOW HORRIBLE MICHELLE WILLIAMS AND THE REST OF HIS FAMILY MUST FEEL. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO THEM.

Posted at 6:04PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by jemms

85. it was OTC sleeping pills!!! not herion you idiots!!!

Posted at 6:03PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Lindsay

86. This is a sad day for the industry..May the angels of heaven welcome a spirited soul such as this one and watch over his family. You will be missed Heath.....

Posted at 6:14PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by k

87. this is just too sad to take in...such a beautiful man with a wonderful family...even though people are separated, they can still maintain a relationship for the sake of a child...I remember when I first noticed him he was in Monsters Ball and, even though he had a small part, he was just so good in it...personally, his performance in Brokeback Mountain was one of the best ever...he was just so believable...this is awful for him and his family. If it was suicide I'm glad he is at peace but if it wasnt what a real tragedy.

Posted at 6:06PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by holly

88. OMG What a heartbreak!

Posted at 6:07PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Alexa

89. IS DLISTED DOWN FOR ANYONE ELSE!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 6:07PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by OMG!

90. Shouldn't this "confidante" be off grieving? Why are they talking to TMZ? Y'all would be the LAST people on my damn mind.

Posted at 6:07PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by DeeDeeBaby

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