Dee:
This is just coming it. Perez Hilton is claiming that a video has just been sold to “one of the big news shows” which contains footage of Heath helping himself to a tray of unnatural delights. While taking the drugs, Heath says:
“I’m gonna get so much shit from my girlfriend,” Ledger is seen saying in the vid.
Why, he’s asked.
“We have a baby together…matilda matilda rose.”
We’ll keep you posted on this story as it develops. UPDATE: ET and The Insider will be broadcasting the footage taken at the CHATEAU MARMONT.
Bob ‘The Bitch’:
As I dwell on the facts of Heath Ledger’s untimely death I am reminded of the loss of other great talents who’s lives were cut tragically short. In particular, Brandon Lee and Chris Farley come to mind. These men all had their own unique brand of acting but they all shared the gift of captivation. When they were on screen, you couldn’t take your eyes off them. So let this be a tribute to all three men for the legacies they left behind.
Dee:
Couldn’t agree more Bob. A sad update to the story is that the initial belief that sleeping pills was the sole cause for Heath’s death may be untrue. Police have discovered several packets with unknown substances in them, along with a 20 dollar bill that had drug residue on it in Heath’s apartment. Whatever the official cause of Heath’s death may not be known for sometime, or potentially ever. But our hopes and prayers go out to Heath and his family in these dark days.
“I am just beyond sad at this point and shocked. I was on my way over to pay him a visit when I found out. I had just left him a message and heard his voice on the machine. He was such a special and genuine person, so extraordinarily talented because he was so raw and honest with his feelings. He was so full of life, so electric…. This is immensely sad.” — supermodel Helena Christensen, rumored to have been romantically involved with Heath
“What a tragedy. My heart goes out to his family.” — Nicole Kidman
“I am shocked and very saddened by the news. I deeply respect Heath’s work and always admired his continuing development as an artist. My thoughts are with his family and close friends.” — Cate Blanchett
“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. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.” — Mel Gibson
“He is one of my favorite actors. His abilities are rare…it’s a tremendous loss. It’s hard to be here celebrating Australia under these circumstances.” — John Travolta
Dee:
Sleeping pills, it seems, caused Heath Ledgers heart to seize. An NYC Fireman just told a CNN news reporter, “Two bottles of sleeping pills were found next to Heath, one prescription, one not.” Heath had been open with reporters about his recent battle with sleep deprivation. He told one reporter he’d turned to prescription sleep aid, Ambien, while filming the latest Batman installment:
“Last week I probably slept an average of two hours a night,” he said. “I couldn’t stop thinking. My body was exhausted, and my mind was still going.” Then the reporter adds, “One night he (Heath) took an Ambien, which failed to work. He took a second one and fell into a stupor, only to wake up an hour later, his mind still racing.”
Dee: TMZ is reporting that Heath Ledger has passed away. The 2006 Academy Award nominee was found in dead in Mary-Kate Olsen’s apartment in Soho. No word yet as to Mary-Kate’s whereabouts at the time. A masseuse had arrived for an appointment and was let in by the housekeeper. When Heath did not respond to repeated knocks on his bedroom door, the two entered to find him unconscious. Heath was in full cardiac arrest lying face-down on the floor. Paramedics arrived and tried to revive him but all efforts were futile and he was pronounced dead at the scene. TMZ is also reporting that his bedroom was “strewn with pills.” Apparently, there was prescription medication everywhere. Whatever the cause of death, Heath was an amazing human being. He possessed an inner incandescence which he carried with him always. He will be missed.
UPDATE: TMZ now reporting Heath was NOT at Mary-Kate’s apartment. Details coming… BREAKING: Ledger’s body removed!