Heath Ledger Found Dead Tuesday in NYC Apartment

Heath Ledger, the Oscar-nominated actor, died in a New York City apartment Tuesday. Police say drugs could be the cause of death. He was 28.

Ledger had an appointment for a massage at the Manhattan apartment. The housekeeper who went to let him know the masseuse had arrived found him dead at 3:26 p.m.

The apartment was owned by Mary-Kate Olsen.

The Australian-born actor was nominated for an Oscar for "Brokeback Mountain," where he met his wife, actress Michelle Williams, in 2005. Ledger and Williams had lived in Brooklyn and had a daughter, Matilda, until they split up last year. Williams is best known for her role in "Dawson's Creek".

Ledger filmed his role as Joker in "The Dark Knight," a sequel to 2005's "Batman Begins." The movie is set to be released on July 18.

He's had starring roles in "A Knight's Tale" and "The Patriot," and played the suicidal son of Billy Bob Thornton in "Monster's Ball."

by : news.finditt.com