R.I.P.
Heath's Family: He Did Not Kill Himself

TMZ has been contacted by a rep from Heath's family. The cops told the family Heath's death was accidental and there is no evidence to support the buzz that he may have committed suicide.

They are particularly distraught over media reports that he may have taken his own life. The family says he was not that kind of person.

As we just reported, Heath was ill with pneumonia when he died.

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91. I'm so sorry to hear about Heath Ledger. He was inspiring to us all. We Will miss him very much. Rest now and let god take care of you

Posted at 8:34PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Angelique Rice

92. Regardless of whether it was suicide or an accident.....it's a loss. Heath will be missed. He was one of the few actors I felt had any potential (in the younger genre). Sleep well, Heath.

Posted at 8:13PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by S.R.

93. TMZ your quote reads that Heath did not commit suicide because, his family says, he was "not that kind of person." It's very irresponible of you to print that! Can you define "what kind of person" commits suicide? My Father committed suicide last year, I could say he definitely wasn't "that kind of person" either until the moment we received the call. And, what I've learned since that time is, there is "no kind of person" that anyone can define that chooses to commit suicide. Mental illness takes over and suicide happens to many, innocent, wonderful, loving, caring adults and children. I'm highly offended by these comments and suggest you take them off in consideration of all suicide survivors out there and I mean, immediately! Whether Heath Ledger chose to end his life or it was an accident is a very sad, sad thing. I feel for his family but, these comments are way out of line!

Posted at 9:42PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Survivor of a Suicide Victim

94. If it's true that the family contacted TMZ...?... Then I guess they may read this. If so......My heart , thoughts, and prayers go to all of his family. Also to Michelle and their darling girl. Thank you all for sharing your exceptional loved one with all of us. I wish there was a way to ease the pain you must go thru because of his death and the nasty media. Aloha to you all.
I pray Matilda manges to keep at least a tiny memory of her daddy.Too young to lose so much!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:16PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Sandi in NYC

95. No matter what the cause, it's still very, very, very tragic. My heart goes out to his daughter. I hope and pray his death was not a suicide. This just goes to show that sometimes Hollywood celebs have too much! Heath, may you rest in peace. You will be missed. You were talented and loved.

Posted at 12:04AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by sportsgal

96. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Heath Ledger.What a sad thing to have happen to such a young man.

Posted at 8:30PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Dori

97. As bad as this sounds, I hope he accidently overdosed... =(

Posted at 8:25PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by MissC

98. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT ANYMAN WOULD KILL HIMSELF BEFORE SUPER BOWL WEEKEND!!!! GO PATRIOTS!!!!!

Posted at 8:34PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by OHNO

99. I hope it was not suicide... such a great loss.

Posted at 8:27PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by MissC

100. Taking to many sleeping pills...Accidental or Overdose, it doesn't matter honestly...He DIED. People around him said he seemed depressed, even his last interview the person who interviewed him said he was depressed. Doesn't mean he killed himself at all...Just when you take MORE Pills than you should and you are Intelligent Person, one should know that it could harm you in some way. Just sayin....
The only I person I feel SAD for is his Little Girl.

Posted at 8:28PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by 54321

101. I loved keith's movies i am a 19 yr old fan of his . I am sorry to hear about his sudden and shocking death my sympathy goes out to his family and his daughter . Hollywood has lost a wonderful actor . RIP KEITH LEDGER this is form ur fan Jessica

Posted at 8:58PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Keith Ledger Fan

102. seeing as how I have had the unlikelyhood of having someone close to me commit suicide. You don't ever know. And you don't ever want to think they could anyways. I'm not saying I think he did. What I'm saying is the family memebers couldn't possibly know if he was capable until the corners report.

ps. not everyone leaves a note either so lack of a note means nothing.

Posted at 8:33AM on Jan 23rd 2008 by allee

103. Ok after reading a lot/most of the comments I have to say that a lot of folks need to get a life. It is extremely sad what has happened. None of us was there and know what the cause of death was. We have no right to judge anyone. When I was at work and found out he died I was upset just for the fact he died. I didn't care about the cause, it's not my business and it's not yours. It sucks that people cannot rest in peace. It doesn't matter if it was drugs, sickness or an overdose HE has to deal with the Lord not me or you, at least not at the moment.

Posted at 8:53PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Kare

104. The only idiots that came to the conclusion that heath killed himself is you TMZ, stop reporting 10 inaccurate stories, why don't you wait for the facts Tmz? NASTY!

Posted at 8:51PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by Me

105. I FEEL REALLY BAD FOR HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS, NO MATTER IF HE KILLED HIMSELF OR NOT, THOSE PEOPLE ARE HURT NOT HIM BECAUSE HE IS NOT HERE ANYMORE. IF HE WAS A GOOD PERSON HIS SOUL WILL BE FOREVER OKAY.
I HOPE HE DIDNT KILL HIMSELF, BUT YOU NEVER KNOW WITH THESE HOLLYWOOD PEOPLE. HE WAS ALONE, FINISHED UP HIS MOVIE, HE IS NO LONGER ENGAGED.....HE MIGHT HAVE HAD TIME TO THINK ABOUT HIS LIFE. AT THE END OF DAY FAME, MONEY, AND GROUPIES DONT MEAN ANYTHING IF YOUR NOT HAPPY INSIDE. WHY WAS HE NOT IN HOSPITAL IF HE WAS SICK WITH PNEUMONIA? WHY WERE PILLS SCATTERED AROUND THE PLACE? THERE A SO MANY QUESTIONS BECAUSE HE WAS SO YOUNG.

IM NOT SAYING HE WAS ON DRUGS OR NOT BUT THE QUIET PEOPLE WHO YOU THINK ARE STRAIGHT AND NARROW ARE NOT, HE COULD HAVE DID ALL HIS DIRT BEHIND CLOSED DOORS. DRUGS COULD HAVE BEEN THE REASON WHY MICHELLE AND HIM WERE NO LONGER ENGAGED.....

Posted at 9:13PM on Jan 22nd 2008 by KD

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