Heath Ledger found dead
Kayleigh:
January 23rd, 2008
Famous Hollywood actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his apartment yesterday.
Twenty eight year old Ledger was booked in for a massage at his home when his housekeeper walked in on him to tell him, but found him lying unconscious next to a bottle of pills.
Police are investigating the possibility that the Brokeback Mountain star took an overdose.
Heath Ledger’s father, Kim Ledger is devastated and said the death of his son had been “tragic” and “accidental”. Speaking from Heath’s home town in Perth, Australia, he said: ”Heath has touched so many people on so many different levels during his short life,” he said.
Fellow Hollywood actor Mel Gibson said: “I had such great hope for him. He was just taking off and to lose his life at such a young age is a tragic loss.”
The people of Australia are also shocked and saddened to hear the news. The Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, described the death as a tragedy, and said: “Heath Ledger’s diverse and challenging roles will be remembered as some of the great performances by an Australian actor.”
The successful American actor John Travolta said: “I adored him. He’s my favourite actor. I don’t know how to compare his talent to others but he’s touched me deeply as a talent and it’s a great loss.”
The star leaves behind a daughter, Matilda, 2, whom he had with former Dawson’s Creek star, Michelle Williams, who he spilt up with in September. Michelle’s father, Larry Williams said: “My heart goes out to everyone in his family and my family. The saddest thing is that his daughter whom he loved dearly, Matilda will grow up without knowing her father.”
Ledger has starred in many Hollywood films such as 10 Things I Hate About You, Monster’s Ball and A Knight’s Tale, and had been nominated for an Oscar in his role in Brokeback Mountain.
An autopsy is due to be carried out today.