R.I.P.
Money in Ledger's Apartment Being Tested

Posted Jan 23rd 2008 12:48PM by TMZ Staff

UPDATE: Cops in New York say the rolled-up $20 bill did not appear to have any drug residue on it -- but they are in the process of testing it.

TMZ has confirmed with NYPD sources in the Heath Ledger investigation that cops found a $20 bill rolled up "in a certain way" with a powdered substance on it. Our sources say they don't know what the nature of the powder is, but it's being tested at the police lab.

CBS 2 in NYC is reporting cops found drug packets along with the $20 bill in Ledger's apartment.

Our sources say the manner in which the bill was rolled made them "suspicious."

Filed under: R.I.P., Heath Ledger

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46.


BUMMER DUDES...


Posted at 1:12PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Bite Me...

47. Apparently he did do cocaine....don't they all?

That is besides the point....I am sad, speechless and at a loss for words...My heart goes out to Michelle, his daughter family and friends.

I think it was a combination that did not agree with his body....also if true the fact that he was ill with pneumonia was a definite factor.

God Bless.

Posted at 1:12PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by jo

48. Well, I wondered how long it would take TMZ to start twisting this around into a sordid tabloid story...keep it up, and the Ledger family will stop contacting you.

He was a brilliant actor, and my heart is just aching today. Give him some peace. It was an accident, plain and simple.

Shame on you, TMZ.

Posted at 1:13PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by stressdgoddess

49. Oh here we go.... Let him rest in peace and stop reporting all this stupid news about drugs on him! Look at stupid britney and go point at her!

Posted at 1:13PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Jennie from the Rock

50. Man, let the cops do their investigation. People should wait until they hear all the facts before they start judging this guy. All the media wants is another story like Anna Nicole to report on, since it sold so much last year. Whether or not it's an overdose, a suicide or whatever, he's still dead...let him RIP

Posted at 1:14PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by loodeeloo

51. #43, Tracey....

Actually, BECAUSE the autopsy was "Inclusive" actually points more towards some type of drugs or something that will be determined with toxiology reports.

If he would have died froma natural cause, say a brain tumor or something like that,blood cloth etc., that would have shown up on the initial autopsy. An inconclusive ruling actually points to the fact that the coroner did not find any form of NATURAL causes and toxiology results usually take 10-14 days to come back, that is the part that takes a bit longer.

Even if he had an enlarged heart, or lung issues....they will still wait on the toxiology results to find out if those things were actually caused by any type of drugs in the system.

It would have been easy if he had a tumor or a blood clot in his body....toxiology reports are much more complicated.

Posted at 1:15PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Reality Check

52. of course drugs were involved. IDIOT!!!! its really hard to feel bad and i am SICK of hearing about Heath Ledger!!!! People die everyday. I think of our brave young soldiers dying and that does not make any news. Screw Heath Ledger!!!! The ass wipe did it to himself BOO HOO!!!! WWWWWWAAAAHHHHHHHH

Posted at 1:15PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by J.J.

53. NYPD sources--whut some dude standing on the street corner who claims to be a NYPD source?? Like the other sources you've been using have been correct? Please this is so disrespectful to the guy, let the truth come out from real sources and leave Heath alone until then. Then you can have at him if he was in truth abusing drugs, because I am anti-drug and young'uns need to realize what drug abuse can lead to.

Posted at 1:15PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by dom

54. It has not been confirmed to be drugs........only the medical examiner working on his case can rule on that........no one working at TMZ is a medical examiner... I think.......


His family should sue all these people writing false stories about him.........

Posted at 1:16PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by his poor daughter..........

55. You know everyone will start talking about all the "bad" stuuf why cant we remember the good stuff.I understnadthat our society gets off on all of this in some way if not we wouldnt be here...right? Let his family rest and then report on all the drama...
Hey btw, Brit Brit missed court go talk about her for a minute...

Posted at 1:16PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Jill

56. Sad to hear about Heath. I loved him in The Patriot movie. A young father, son, brother, friend, talented actor lost but will never be forgotten. He accomplished alot in his short life.

Posted at 1:20PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Mel

57. dollars to donut they find methamphetmine in his system

Posted at 1:20PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Livia

58. Lets wait for the tox results first before we stomp him or make any accusations like drug use. My sources said there were 3 seperate drinking glasses in the sink , when one with what appeard to be wine, and 2 others with what appeared to be rum. Sounds to me like he wasnt alone!

Posted at 1:20PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Kendra

59. there is a beautiful memorial site for those who wish to express their condolences at http://heathledgermemorialblog.blogspot.com/

Posted at 1:20PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Beautiful Memorial Blog Site

60. If you look at the video tribute done by TMZ, he is always messing with his face and hands. He was always fidgety. He was probably doin coke then too. I thought it looked odd...

Posted at 1:21PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Trish

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