Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead

Acclaimed Brokeback Mountain actor Heath Ledger was found dead in his New York City apartment today. His was discovered in an unconscious state by Ledger’s housekeeper and a masseuse who entered his bedroom at 3.31 p.m. After attempting to revive him, they called the authorities who pronounced him DOA at the scene. A New York Times report states that pills were found near the body. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow. Ledger was just 28 and is survived by his 2-year old daughter, Matilda Rose, whom he had with former fiancée Michelle Williams.