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Heath Andrew Ledger (4 April 1979 – 22 January 2008) was an Australian actor. After playing roles in several Australian television and film productions during the 1990s, he moved to the United States in 1998 to further develop his film career.
Heath Ledger. Actor: Brokeback Mountain. When hunky, twenty-year-old heart-throb Heath Ledger first came to the attention of the public in 1999, it was all too easy to tag him as a "pretty boy" and an actor of little depth.
Apr 3, 2014 · Heath Ledger was an Academy Award-winning, Australian actor best known for his roles in 'Brokeback Mountain' and 'The Dark Knight.' He died of an accidental prescription drug...
1 day ago · Ledger died ahead of the film’s release in 2008 and went on to win a posthumous Oscar for his performance a year later. While much has been reported over the years about how Ledger’s loyalty ...
Jun 17, 2024 · Heath Ledger (born April 4, 1979, Perth, Australia—died January 22, 2008, New York, New York, U.S.) was an Australian actor renowned for his moving and intense performances in diverse roles. He was posthumously awarded an Oscar for his portrayal of the Joker in The Dark Knight (2008).
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...
Jul 3, 2024 · Ledger was found dead at his home in Manhattan on Jan 22, 2008 by his housekeeper and his massage therapist. He was lying facedown in his bed, naked, and was not breathing when they arrived. Ledger's toxicology report showed the drugs oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam and doxylamine all in his system.
