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Heath Had Substance Abuse Problem

Posted Jan 22nd 2008 5:43PM by TMZ Staff

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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106. Performers give everything they have and we suck the life out of them in a weak attempt to make up for our mundane existence. Let Heath go in peace and dignity. Or get in front of the camera and do something.

Posted at 6:45PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by PsychoDas

107. Addicted huh? Surprise surprise!!! Who isn't addicted to drugs that is rich and famous. It is like candy. Why are all the actresses and models size 0...not the "I lost 20 pounds in 1 week" Nah. Its more like " I snorted an ounce of coke in 1 night!" This is very very sad, but not shocked. Expect more celebrities to die this way soon. One after another. Watch their wonderful lifes be ruined.

Posted at 6:52PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Sarah

108. It is such a shame that so many entertainers and athletes ahve to turn to drugs. Why can't they look at the joys of life thru their children's eyes. Remember to enjoy ALL the gifts that GOD grants us. Watch a child when they discover all the firsts in life. It is a wonderful gift

Posted at 6:57PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by big blue lover

109. may he rest in peace!

Posted at 6:19PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by helene

110. Has anyone over the age of 12 posted yet???? Most of these posts are cruel and moronic.

Posted at 7:14PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by capri69

111. PRAY for His Family, his Child, and his friends. they have to be devestated right now. Pray for Heath ! R.I.P. Heath. What an amazing actor. So sad.

Posted at 1:37PM on Jan 29th 2008 by Charlie

112. He probably O.D. on a SpeedBall. They also Found a Gerbel in His Broke Back

Posted at 9:21PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by panic805

113. People with substance abuse problems should seek treatment and should not be a taboo as it
is in the entertainment industry. this has nearly costed the life of Luke Wilson and HAS costed
the life of Brad Renfro, and Heath Ledger, this epidemic has to stop.

We discuss the the drug problems of Amy Winehouse, and Lindsay Lohan and how they should
go to rehab and pretend that this does not exist with the men but in the mean time these guys
are falling dead on the floor. This should be a call for everyone to get on everyones cases when
drugs are in the equation.

Posted at 9:40PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by BOEING 787

114. I wonder if Steve King of Los Angeles hung out with Heath too- like he did with Brad Renfro? Let us get Steve’s thoughts on this latest tragedy. I;m sure he is glued to this message board

Posted at 9:07AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Tammy

115. i'm telling you heroin is huge in the hollywood circles,if you dont beleive it sit back and watch,i'm telling you.

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

116. most of these stuck up hollywood people could care less about the little guy,there are plenty of other every day people dieing the same way,and you wont here one word about it.

Posted at 12:32AM on Jan 24th 2008 by daimonsox

117. It's a scary thing when you read some of the nasty comments that are being written about this guys death. I can't criticize TMZ for showing any of the pics or videos that they do, because otherwise why are we all on their website anyway? But there is something that I do have a problem with, people who say the most nasty, ugliest, inhumane, unintelligent, and just down right moronic, heartless things about a human being that has passed who was a little girl's father and a great entertainer for the rest of us. Now go ahead and say something else stupid.

Posted at 3:45AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by kashmir

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