Heath Ledger

**MIG-31** · Jan 23, 2008, 07:10 PM

As many of you will already know that Heath Ledger has Died... it turns out his autopsy was inconclusive.

Who wlse thinks that Batman: The Dark Knight is going to make a killing (£££ Wise) at the cinemas.

Falstaff · Jan 23, 2008, 07:20 PM

yeah...among other productions he starred in..
I still remember Roar...the 13 episode series he starred in...
he wasnt that great, certainly not a Russel Crowe or Mel Gibson etc.
I never saw Broke Back Cowboy so his image isnt tarnshed as far as I am concerned.

**Mousey** · Jan 23, 2008, 08:08 PM

A few of my friends were actually devestated by his death and are mourning

Don't think i've watched any of his movies though.

Vikingod · Jan 23, 2008, 08:28 PM

It's quite sad. They guy had a lot going for him; great career, 2 year old daughter, etc. and all for not. I was looking forward to seeing him in The Dark Knight, and I hear he did really great work with it.

BlueMak · Jan 23, 2008, 10:09 PM

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dipstick · Jan 23, 2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

Good riddance. The guy died either from overdose or some other drug related issue.

Why man? I think he was actually quite good at what he did which is quite rare these days. You say good riddance because he might have done drugs? That's not right imho. The man was entertaining and for that I thank him and hope he finds what we are all looking for.
RIP

Falstaff · Jan 23, 2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dipstick

Why man? I think he was actually quite good at what he did which is quite rare these days. You say good riddance because he might have done drugs? That's not right imho. The man was entertaining and for that I thank him and hope he finds what we are all looking for.
RIP

he was just a bloody thespian...but not worthy of damnation...
Blue, I think on balance he was just like anybody else with problems or issues he couldnt handle, pity is wasted but you must be empathetic you know...
or not..
your choice.

OmegaRED · Jan 23, 2008, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

Good riddance. The guy died either from overdose or some other drug related issue.

Inconclusive autopsy means it could have been an accident. You've got to be a petty person to have that kind of attitude.

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Originally Posted by Falstaff

he was just a bloody thespian...but not worthy of damnation...

I think Ledger could have been the next Mel Gibson. Granted, he's no De Niro or Pacino but the guy had what it takes to be a great actor and I think Dark Knight will prove that. Just the fact that he could go from convincingly playing a gay cowboy to a legendary comic book villain is extraordinary.

First saw him in 2000 in the movie "Two Hands" and I could tell he'd be a huge star it's quite sad that the world will be deprived of another great actor so soon

>GSXR<mrbusa · Jan 23, 2008, 11:43 PM

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Vikingod · Jan 23, 2008, 11:48 PM

Ok everyone, I'd like you to ignore BlueMak. The original comment has been deleted, as it was an obvious attempt to start a flame war (which it apparently did). He has been warned, again.

Anyone else posts something like a flame in retaliation, I will have to deal with it. PLease get back on topic. Thank you.

ViRuS2k · Jan 24, 2008, 12:05 AM

Its a shame

3 of the best movies i ever watched him in where

A Knights Tale and The Patriot aswell as brothers grimm.

great films.

sad loss, i think he would have become a great actor, the talent was there.

IEMC · Jan 24, 2008, 12:07 AM

A Knights Tale, The Brother's Grime, and the upcoming The Dark Knight.

All good movies, that's too bad.

BlueMak · Jan 24, 2008, 12:22 AM

I haven't tried to start a flame war.

While what I said obviously offended some people, I stand by my view of not feeling sorry for what happened to him. In 10 days there will be an official result of the autopsy, so lets wait for that.

I had nothing against the person or the actor. But, I do have against rich people abusing their status and money to get "recreational" drugs and also getting away with it because of their status. Millions of people get on with their lives, with their jobs that they don't like, bad relationships and all that make life what it is, without using drugs. I fail to see why I should feel sorry for someone like Heath. I do feel very sorry for those that knew and loved him and lost him.

OmegaRED · Jan 24, 2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueMak

I haven't tried to start a flame war.

While what I said obviously offended some people, I stand by my view of not feeling sorry for what happened to him. In 10 days there will be an official result of the autopsy, so lets wait for that.

I had nothing against the person or the actor. But, I do have against rich people abusing their status and money to get "recreational" drugs and also getting away with it because of their status. Millions of people get on with their lives, with their jobs that they don't like, bad relationships and all that make life what it is, without using drugs. I fail to see why I should feel sorry for someone like Heath. I do feel very sorry for those that knew and loved him and lost him.

Rich, good looking, powerful, piety...none of that matters when drugs are involved, they are the great equalizer.

As far as I know, Ledger wasn't one of those addict stars like Winehouse or Britney so I think it was accidental and a tragedy.

Vikingod · Jan 24, 2008, 01:08 AM

From the most recent stuff on TV, it appears two medications he was taking interacted poorly with each other, or something else, and caused his death. Further tests are being done to figure it out.

The NYC police have stated that original reports that there was drug paraphernalia and pills scattered throughout his apartment were false. Sad either way, I feel terrible for his young daughter.

**Mousey** · Jan 24, 2008, 01:26 PM

I really don't know how you can be so heartless Blue, that comment was seriously pushing things.
And Original Reports about drug paraphenalia? wtf?
Was someone in the police force trying to send this guy out in a bad light? If there wasn't any drug usage or equipment for it why was it reported?

Fucking weird.

BlueMak · Jan 24, 2008, 03:26 PM

It's more propable that there is a cover up than to try to send this guy out in a bad light...

Still, let's wait for the report.

I am not heartless. If he died from drugs one way or another, it is not me who takes drugs that can at any point kill you, overdose, heart failure etc, and leave a small child without a father.

**Mousey** · Jan 24, 2008, 04:19 PM

Well wouldn't a guy with a child be responsible?
I seriously doubt that if he had a daughter he loved very much, and a very young one at that he'd be stupid enough to do drugs.
If you ask me it's a doctor that's screwed up if the medication was prescribed.

ViRuS2k · Jan 24, 2008, 04:39 PM

Personaly i think its a doctor coverup.

i think 2 types of prescribed drugs where involved, and didnt mix correctly with his body and something happened.

Vikingod · Jan 24, 2008, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ViRuS2k

Personaly i think its a doctor coverup.

i think 2 types of prescribed drugs where involved, and didnt mix correctly with his body and something happened.

Your probably right, either that or he made the mistake of drinking while taking the meds. I doubt there is a "cover-up", though.

Al_Vampyre · Jan 24, 2008, 07:57 PM

However it happened its a shame that someone so young with so much to look forward to in life isn't going to get to see his daughter grow up.

Vikingod · Jan 28, 2008, 09:51 PM

AdelaideNow... Heath Ledger 'may have died from natural causes'

It appears, rather some speculate, he may have died from natural causes.

Very strange indeed.

Neshi · Jan 28, 2008, 10:20 PM

As we in Europe are a little late with all new things about his tragic death, I'm really curious what actually caused his death.

And i just have to say something to BlueMak, I fail to see why a rumor about him dieing about drugs, you take as a fact. And because of this rumor you find his death justified... At least wait with your judgement till the actual cause of death is established.

BlueMak · Jan 28, 2008, 10:40 PM

As I said before, I strongly believe he died from drugs, one way or another.
You don't have to agree with me, you can just dismiss what I say on it.
First reports of drugs found on the scene, even some "eye" witnesses, the one day at a time everyone either forgets or changes what they said earlier. Combined with the calls to the owner of the apartment, it stinks cover up.

**MIG-31** · Feb 6, 2008, 04:20 PM

The post mortem results are out...

Ledger died from accidental overdose

Actor Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, the US medical examiner has said.

His death was due to "acute intoxication" by the combined effects of six different drugs - ibuprofen, painkiller OxyContin, anti-anxiety medication Xanax and Valium, and sleeping pills Restoril and Unisom.

Vikingod · Feb 6, 2008, 06:32 PM

Holy crap, no wonder. Some of those are pretty serious drugs.

Sad, it seems to me he couldn't handle the spot-light, and who can blame him.

OmegaRED · Feb 7, 2008, 01:33 AM

Not surprised by this as it's what I thought all along, it seems getting into the role of The Joker took a tremendous toll on him. I expect his performance must be pretty incredible and I hope it puts him up for some awards (though unlikely a Batman film would ever get nominated in the actor category).

ChaosMinionX · Feb 7, 2008, 02:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MIG-31

The post mortem results are out...

Ledger died from accidental overdose

Actor Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, the US medical examiner has said.

His death was due to "acute intoxication" by the combined effects of six different drugs - ibuprofen, painkiller OxyContin, anti-anxiety medication Xanax and Valium, and sleeping pills Restoril and Unisom.

Given that list, I would wager he suffered from respritory failure.

Jan 23, 2008, 07:10 PM	#1
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,848 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	Heath Ledger As many of you will already know that Heath Ledger has Died... it turns out his autopsy was inconclusive. Who wlse thinks that Batman: The Dark Knight is going to make a killing (£££ Wise) at the cinemas. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Jan 23, 2008, 07:20 PM	#2
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	yeah...among other productions he starred in.. I still remember Roar...the 13 episode series he starred in... he wasnt that great, certainly not a Russel Crowe or Mel Gibson etc. I never saw Broke Back Cowboy so his image isnt tarnshed as far as I am concerned. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jan 23, 2008, 08:08 PM	#3
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,189 Rep Power: 245 System Specs	A few of my friends were actually devestated by his death and are mourning Don't think i've watched any of his movies though. __________________

Jan 23, 2008, 10:09 PM	#5
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,471 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	deleted by staff __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.* Last edited by Vikingod; Jan 23, 2008 at 11:45 PM.

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IEMC Neighborhood screw up. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: MI, US Posts: 770 Rep Power: 55 System Specs	A Knights Tale, The Brother's Grime, and the upcoming The Dark Knight. All good movies, that's too bad. __________________

Jan 23, 2008, 08:28 PM	#4
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	It's quite sad. They guy had a lot going for him; great career, 2 year old daughter, etc. and all for not. I was looking forward to seeing him in The Dark Knight, and I hear he did really great work with it.

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Jan 23, 2008, 11:48 PM	#10
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Ok everyone, I'd like you to ignore BlueMak. The original comment has been deleted, as it was an obvious attempt to start a flame war (which it apparently did). He has been warned, again. Anyone else posts something like a flame in retaliation, I will have to deal with it. PLease get back on topic. Thank you.

Jan 24, 2008, 12:05 AM	#11
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Its a shame 3 of the best movies i ever watched him in where A Knights Tale and The Patriot aswell as brothers grimm. great films. sad loss, i think he would have become a great actor, the talent was there.

Jan 24, 2008, 12:22 AM	#13
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,471 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	I haven't tried to start a flame war. While what I said obviously offended some people, I stand by my view of not feeling sorry for what happened to him. In 10 days there will be an official result of the autopsy, so lets wait for that. I had nothing against the person or the actor. But, I do have against rich people abusing their status and money to get "recreational" drugs and also getting away with it because of their status. Millions of people get on with their lives, with their jobs that they don't like, bad relationships and all that make life what it is, without using drugs. I fail to see why I should feel sorry for someone like Heath. I do feel very sorry for those that knew and loved him and lost him. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Jan 24, 2008, 01:08 AM	#15
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	From the most recent stuff on TV, it appears two medications he was taking interacted poorly with each other, or something else, and caused his death. Further tests are being done to figure it out. The NYC police have stated that original reports that there was drug paraphernalia and pills scattered throughout his apartment were false. Sad either way, I feel terrible for his young daughter.

Jan 24, 2008, 01:26 PM	#16
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,189 Rep Power: 245 System Specs	I really don't know how you can be so heartless Blue, that comment was seriously pushing things. And Original Reports about drug paraphenalia? wtf? Was someone in the police force trying to send this guy out in a bad light? If there wasn't any drug usage or equipment for it why was it reported? Fucking weird. __________________

Jan 24, 2008, 03:26 PM	#17
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,471 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	It's more propable that there is a cover up than to try to send this guy out in a bad light... Still, let's wait for the report. I am not heartless. If he died from drugs one way or another, it is not me who takes drugs that can at any point kill you, overdose, heart failure etc, and leave a small child without a father. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Jan 24, 2008, 04:19 PM	#18
Mousey Synth's Long Lost Bro Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Web Design Hell Posts: 7,189 Rep Power: 245 System Specs	Well wouldn't a guy with a child be responsible? I seriously doubt that if he had a daughter he loved very much, and a very young one at that he'd be stupid enough to do drugs. If you ask me it's a doctor that's screwed up if the medication was prescribed. __________________

Jan 24, 2008, 04:39 PM	#19
ViRuS2k HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uk Posts: 8,334 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Personaly i think its a doctor coverup. i think 2 types of prescribed drugs where involved, and didnt mix correctly with his body and something happened.

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Al_Vampyre HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,532 Rep Power: 72 System Specs	However it happened its a shame that someone so young with so much to look forward to in life isn't going to get to see his daughter grow up. __________________ "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Brian O'Driscoll - Ireland Rugby Team 2009 Grand Slam winning Captain.

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Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	AdelaideNow... Heath Ledger 'may have died from natural causes' It appears, rather some speculate, he may have died from natural causes. Very strange indeed.

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Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,382 Rep Power: 177 System Specs	As we in Europe are a little late with all new things about his tragic death, I'm really curious what actually caused his death. And i just have to say something to BlueMak, I fail to see why a rumor about him dieing about drugs, you take as a fact. And because of this rumor you find his death justified... At least wait with your judgement till the actual cause of death is established. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Jan 28, 2008, 10:40 PM	#24
BlueMak HH's Asteroids' Dominator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hellas->Macedonia->Thessaloniki Posts: 13,471 Rep Power: 349 System Specs	As I said before, I strongly believe he died from drugs, one way or another. You don't have to agree with me, you can just dismiss what I say on it. First reports of drugs found on the scene, even some "eye" witnesses, the one day at a time everyone either forgets or changes what they said earlier. Combined with the calls to the owner of the apartment, it stinks cover up. __________________ The people who are regarded as moral luminaries are those who forego ordinary pleasures themselves and find compensation in interfering with the pleasures of others(Bertrand Russell)"You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil,You know, guys like that ain't got no manhood left anyway. So it's a hell of a lot of fun to shoot them." - Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis This is slavery, not to speak one's thought. [Euripides-The Phoenician Women (c.411-409 B.C.)] http://www.macedonia.info/FALLACIESANDFACTS.htm *Sic semper tyrannis.*

Feb 6, 2008, 04:20 PM	Thread Starter #25
MIG-31 HardwareHeaven News Mod Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 56,848 Rep Power: 471 System Specs	The post mortem results are out... Ledger died from accidental overdose Actor Heath Ledger died from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, the US medical examiner has said. His death was due to "acute intoxication" by the combined effects of six different drugs - ibuprofen, painkiller OxyContin, anti-anxiety medication Xanax and Valium, and sleeping pills Restoril and Unisom. __________________ Please Post Your News Submissions Here

Feb 6, 2008, 06:32 PM	#26
Vikingod Int'l Fish Liaison Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: By the light of lamp I sit and type... Posts: 16,197 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	Holy crap, no wonder. Some of those are pretty serious drugs. Sad, it seems to me he couldn't handle the spot-light, and who can blame him.

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