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

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."

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61. 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.

62. #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

63. For all you idiots who are saing "he wasn't on drugs" are fooling yourself. He was on heroin. It's a Know Fact he had an addiction to heroin!!!! Nobody's jumping to conclusions becaues It's already been concluded! Put that in your bill and snort it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 1:24PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Whamo

64. R.I.P. Heath

Posted at 10:38AM on Jan 24th 2008 by Albert

65. 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

66. dollars to donut they find methamphetmine in his system

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

67. 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

68. snnnnnffff ___________

Posted at 10:43AM on Jan 24th 2008 by Albert

69. 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

70. Cocaine, popping pills now contributed to his death. What a dumbass he was. Didn't Michelle leave him because of his drug habit?

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

71. I don't care if it was cocaine or whatever. Plenty of people have addictions to many things. He didn't deserve to die. This is tragic, heartbreaking and even as a drug overdose, I am certain it was accidental, he had too much going for him with his career and little girl, there is no way he would have intentionally taken his own life.

Posted at 1:22PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Cate

72. I think it is sad, but unfortunetly an all true story in Hollywood. Maybe some day people(studios, agents) will look at all the times this has happened and try to help these young people deal with fame and what comes with it. Way to many young actors and actressses die because no one was there to help them. Its a shame a good actors life wasted. I mourn for his daughter who will never know her father because all that will be reemembered is how he died not how he lived.

Posted at 1:24PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Holly

73. I know I can speak for myself, but I am sure many many MANY of us have at one time or another used illegal drugs. Even if you haven't used meth or coke, etc. I am sure you have "at one point in your life" used prescription narcotics, sleeping pills, etc.

It doesn't make us bad people, or "losers", and is surely doesn't mean that we couldn't have died just the same as this guy did. It's a miracle I made it through my 20's, to be honest.

He's still dead, there is a 2 year old that will NEVER know her father, an actor that was "different" than the normal loud obnoxious ones nowadays is dead, and a set of parents are grieving.

HOW he died really doesn't matter at this time, he's dead and spreading rumors about him isn't going to help his family at this time of grieving.

I've snorted plenty of coke in my early days.....and smoked pot, snorted meth, popped pills, took prescription downers and uppers and narcotics....but I'm not a loser druggie.....it was all while going through a very hard time in my life and searching for myself. I found myself and moved on with my life, and I am stronger for my experiences.

He always seemed to be a lost soul, or a bit troubled/serious. Some souls are troubled, and are not meant to be on earth for long. I hope his soul has found peace and is in a better place if there is one.

Posted at 1:22PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by Reality Check

74. Who thinks he's in Hell now? I do.

Posted at 1:23PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by ME

75. well, boooooooooo hoooooooooooooo! who the hell cares. id rather hear about britney

Posted at 1:24PM on Jan 23rd 2008 by osusannah

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