Australian Prime Minister Laments Ledger's Death
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Heath Ledger's death is a huge loss for the people of Australia -- so much so that the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, has issued a statement on the Perth native's passing.
According to Sky News Australia, Rudd said: "It was with great sadness that I have learned of the passing of Heath Ledger. It is tragic that we have lost one of our nation's finest actors in the prime of his life. Heath Ledger's diverse and challenging roles will be remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor."
Heath's Body Removed from the Building
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Heath Ledger's body has just been removed from the Soho building where he was found dead. The body was carried out in a black body bag and placed in the back of the City of New York Medical Examiner's truck.
Ledger's Eerily Prophetic Interview
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Heath Ledger recently gave an interview to WJW FOX in Cleveland where he said, "I feel good about dying because I feel alive through her." He was talking about his young daughter Matilda.
Ledger was found dead in a New York apartment at 3:35 PM ET today. He was just 28.
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Warner Bros. Issues a Statement
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Alan Horn, President and COO of Warner Bros. and Jeff Robinov, President, Warner Bros. Pictures Group have issued the following statement to TMZ. The studio is producing the next Batman film, "The Dark Knight."
"The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news. The entertainment community has lost an enormous talent. Heath was a brilliant actor and an exceptional person. Our hearts go out to his family and friends."
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Ledger's Naked Body Face Down
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Law enforcement tells TMZ Ledger's body was found face down and naked on the bedroom floor. There were no visible signs of trauma.
Law enforcement tells TMZ Heath Ledger's autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow.
Sleeping Pills Strewn Around Ledger
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Law enforcement sources tell TMZ sleeping pills were strewn around the bed of Heath Ledger.
One law enforcement source told us it is much too early to determine if the death was accidental or suicide.
NYPD Confirms: Ledger NOT at Mary-Kate's Apt
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The NYPD has confirmed to TMZ that Heath Ledger was NOT at an apartment owned by Mary-Kate Olsen when he died.
Heath Had Substance Abuse Problem
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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.
It's Not Mary-Kate's Apartment!
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A highly credible source connected to Heath Ledger tells TMZ the apartment where the actor was found was not owned by Mary-Kate Olsen or related to her in any way.
Death Accidental
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Cops tell TMZ Heath Ledger's death was accidental.
Heath Was at Mary-Kate's Apartment
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TMZ has learned that Heath Ledger was found dead at an apartment owned by Mary-Kate Olsen.
Heath Ledger is Dead
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TMZ has learned that 2006 Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has died in NY.
He was found dead in his bed in one of his residences in Soho by his housekeeper at 3:35 PM ET today. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ they believe it was not a crime, adding that prescription pills were found near his body.
According to NYPD a masseuse arrived at Ledger's apartment and was let in by a housekeeper. When Ledger didn't answer his bedroom door, the housekeeper and the masseuse opened it and found him unconscious. They attempted to wake him; when they couldn't, they called 911.
We're told when paramedics responded, the actor was in full cardiac arrest. They attempted to perform CPR on him, but were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 28-year-old actor has a two year old daughter with former fiancee Michelle Williams -- they separated in September, 2007. He plays The Joker in the upcoming Batman film, "The Dark Knight" and is perhaps best known for his groundbreaking role as Ennis in "Brokeback Mountain."
We're told Heath had dinner last night with his model girlfriend Gemma Ward.
The Last Photograph of Heath Ledger
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Heath Ledger was photographed in London on Saturday on the set of his latest movie, "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus." The movie, directed by Terry Gilliam, was due to be released next year.
He was found dead today in a NYC apartment. He was 28.
Ledger Deathbed Strewn with Pills
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Law enforcement has confirmed to TMZ prescription pills were strewn around Heath Ledger's bed. The cops are waiting for the Medical Examiner.
Brad Renfro Had a Son -- Who Knew?
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TMZ has confirmed that Brad Renfro had a young son who lives in Japan with his mom -- and the family is trying to keep details about the boy under wraps.
TMZ spoke with Renfro's dad, Mark, and his step-mom, Kim, who would not reveal their grandson's name or age in order to protect his privacy. They placed an obit in a local paper that simply listed his name as "Y Renfro."
Kim told us, "We did expect this because people didn't know he had a son. But we're very thankful Brad got to see his son before he died."
Brad was recently in Tennessee with the boy, spending time with the family.
A source close to Renfro, who spent a lot of time with the actor in the months before his death, tells TMZ she didn't know he had a child.
It's Not a Bad Dream: Suzanne Pleshette Dies
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TV wife Suzanne Pleshette died at her home in Los Angeles last night at age 70, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Just last September, while undergoing treatment, she appeared at a 35th anniversary event celebrating "The Bob Newhart Show."
Suzanne was married in 2001 to "Newhart" actor Tom Poston, who died in 2007.
Pleshette got a really big break in 1963, when Alfred Hitchcock cast her in "The Birds." She married heartthrob Troy Donahue the following year. Her most unforgettable appearance, however, was in the classic final episode of "Newhart," when she rolled over and revealed that the whole show had been a dream.