Deadly Combo?

To jweiss... people are alawys more interested in celebrities... they have such access to personal life details and they feel that they know them through their movies and work... if someone knew the details of the life of the "homeless guy in the park" they would likely be just as affected by his death.

I am sure Heath Ledger was greeted with the words "Be of good cheer: it is I be not afraid." For the church that is planning to picked Health funeral, they should remember,"Be not righteous overmuch." With the day coming,where thy to will be judge,"Out of thine own mouth will I judge thee."

I agree agree that it is sad of Rev Fred Phelps to do anything to hinder the memorial of Mr. Ledger. Rev Phelps should be ashamed of himself for doing so. A christian? I think not. A christian would welcome and accept anyone irregardless, just as Jesus himself does, and to the person who commented on physicians overdosing patients. A physician simply prescribed the medication. In many cases the problem lies in the patient seeing more than one physician and not informing each physician of the medications he/she was already prescribed by other physicians. Also sometimes OD occur as a lack of communication between the physician prescribing the medication and the patient. Information about prescribed medications should be given to the patient so the patient is aware of "side effects and other medications to avoid". Communication or should I say "the lack there of" is the main reason for medication errors throughout hospitals in the US. As a result our healthcare system is in dire need of reform.

Help!!! I don't mean to gossip, but I can't help but be curious. Did he for sure take all those drugs? I thought they were just in his appartment. When did you guys get the actual report that said he overdosed? How do you know that we need to start blaming the doctors? How do you know he was depressed and commited suicide. How do you know he was a stupid and selfish man? How do you know that he didn't really love his life or his family? How do you know what happend? What report did you read?

I just read the latest report from CNN which was simultaniuosly brodcasted in the New York Time databank and should be front page news tomorrow. Apparently the Medical Examiners report was released to the family today. It showed that there was no trace of illegal substances in Heath Ledger's body and there was only a small trace of 2 drugs that were found in his room, thus ruling out overdose. The report goes on to state that "it appears Mr Ledger suffered a mild stroke that rendered him unconcious". They are now reporting that it was complications resulting from the stroke that caused Heath Ledger's death. They have not released any details beyond what I have just shared with you, however I am sure it will be well known with in the hour.
In today's society where journalism revolves around a jumble of half truths, I think the media has shown alot of class when dealing with this sensitive subject. I have read many reports speculating that "drugs may be a factor" however with each report came a disclaimer stating no evidence could support that theory. I appreciate the respect the media has shown to the family and friends of Heath Ledger and the acknoledgment of his vast accomplishments as an actor.

Tragedy has struck yet another young and inspiraitonal actor to many of us out here. Being both stunned, surprised and saddened by his passing, I can only imagine what his loved ones are facing. The controversies over his death shouldn't be about the drugs in his apartment, since he wasn't a known abuser nor was he known to have the nightlife that some others have and take for granted everyday. We should remember what a loving, inspirational, devoted parent, husband and son he was known to be. Yes, people speculate as to WHAT THEY THINK might have caused his death, but in all realities we have lost a beautiful person. My heart goes out to his mother, father, daughter and those who have come to know and love him....AneishaNY

People, especially the media, are so naive when it comes to illegal drugs. Automatically the emphasis on cocaine with the suspision of the $20.00 bill, well maybe if this were the 1980s. Powder heroin which is now commonly snorted, not injected, and considerably more accessible would make more sense. If that were the case, heroin,and all those benzodiazepines would certainly cause respiratory depression, if not faiure.

I am from Topeka Kansas the unfortunate home of "Rev" Fred Phelps. I have heard roomers that Phelps intends to picked Heath Ledgers funeral because of his roll in the movie ???Brokeback Mountain???. I would love to see fans and loved ones turn out to prevent Phelps from hindering Ledgers family in their time of morning.

I am from Topeka Kansas the unfortunate home of "Rev" Fred Phelps. I have heard roomers that Phelps intends to picked Heath Ledgers funeral because of his roll in the movie ???Brokeback Mountain???. I would love to see fans and loved ones turn out to prevent Phelps from hindering Ledgers family in their time of morning.

All my prayers to the family.

If you've never lost a child, you can't empathize or imagine the pain felt, especially when that is such a special person. A "hole" is left in your soul that can't and won't be filled soon or easily. It won't be filled at all; but with time it gets easier to handle.

God bless the family and prayers for you in this time of sorrow.

I 'll miss his movies and his charm. Still hope to see the two movies in which he was making ...... He will live forever in his movies and interview with the world. His little girl will have a loss in her heart, but with time it will heal... I would like to express to his family how he will be miss by many of fans, friends, but loved in all heart..... Heath had a short life in hollywood, but had made a impression on all he touched...... I hope that the medis will not drag his good name in the ground in which they have in the pass... Let the family heal and grieve...... This is what it is a tragic, and nothing more let the family keep his last moments in a positive way .... May this beautiful and fun loving person live on in this work and interviews..... Bless the family and his heir ................................................. He'll be very much so missed and forever young in heart.

I must say that when I heard of Heath Ledger's death I felt an emptiness in my stomach, something like when you know that you have to start a new school and you dont know anyone. You feel sick to your stomach and it hurts deep inside your guts! He was an AWESOME actor and played his parts incredibly well and made a person really feel like they were a part of his role. 10 Things I Hate about You was probably one of my favorite movies because he plays into a bet but starts to fall for the girl and...oh my we have lost a very talented young actor and my thoughts and prayers go out to his beloved family, daughter Matilda (she is cute as a button) and his true love Michelle! I dont know what I would do if I lost my husband, it must be hard to grasp that he is really gone! Remember all the good times you all had with Heath while he was alive and celebrate his life, dont mourn his death! His legacy will live on in his precious daughter Matilda! God Bless and may he rest in Peace! He will be missed by many! My thoughts and prayers are with his family!

When i heard actor Heath died i could not believe it. In fact i had to change the chanel to news of the world to confirm what i ahve heard. My heart poures out to Heaths family and those who loved him. Heath Ledger was one of my favourite actors, he was such a vibrante person full of energy and beauty. He appeared to be humain an honest and a great actor. Hes parents should be very proud of him. Thsi kind of thing alaways happens for a reason