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Nov 13, 2009 · On January 22, 2008, the actor was found dead in his New York apartment. He had been using painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs and sleeping pills to cope with stress and insomnia, especially for his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight.
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Heath Ledger was an Australian actor who died in 2008 from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Brokeback Mountain and won a posthumous award for The Dark Knight.
Apr 29, 2023 · Heath Ledger died of an accidental drug overdose in 2008 at age 28. His death was the result of a complex and dark downward spiral that involved insomnia, depression, and his role as the Joker.
Feb 7, 2008 · NEW YORK — Actor Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose of six drugs — painkillers and sedatives — the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office said Wednesday, leading doctors to warn of...
Feb 6, 2008 · The medical examiner's office ruled that the actor ingested a mix of prescription drugs, including painkillers, sleeping pills and anti-anxiety medication. His family and former fiancée mourned his death and warned of the hidden dangers of combining medication.
Jan 23, 2008 · Ledger was found dead Tuesday in Manhattan. He was 28. Lucy Nicholson/Reuters. By James Barron. Jan. 23, 2008. Heath Ledger, the Australian-born actor whose breakthrough role as a gay cowboy...
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Apr 3, 2014 · Tragic Death. On January 22, 2008, Ledger was found unconscious in his bed by his housekeeper, Teresa Solomon, and his masseuse, Diana Wolozin, at his apartment in the SoHo neighborhood of ...
