This is an insanely sad topic, but there are updates all the time regarding the tragic death of Heath Ledger.
There are quite a few details out there which are incorrect — Paul Browne, Deputy Commissioner for Public Information of the New York Police Department, held a press conference Tuesday night and confirmed the following:
• The deceased was discovered by a masseuse and a housekeeper at approximately 2:45 p.m. today.
• The masseuse was there for a regular appointment.
• The deceased was found in his bedroom.
• The deceased was lying on the floor, curled up, at the foot of his bed.
• The deceased was naked and face down.
• There were not pills found scattered around the room as had been previously reported.
• There were some prescription bottles, including prescription sleeping medication, uncovered.
• Police do not know how long the deceased had been in the apartment.
• The deceased was renting the apartment.
• The cause of death has not yet been determined. The determination will be made by the medical examiners office.
Thu, Jan 24, 2008
Heath Ledger